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A study comparing the effects of vegan and omnivorous diets fails Science 101
A direct-to-docuseries twin study should not be mistaken for valid, knowledge-generating research
The loss of a rising marathoner is a tragic reminder of the toll of motor accidents
On track to make history, Kelvin Kiptum’s story ended too soon
Does low iron intake change exercise capacity?
A study demonstrates metabolic shifts that occur with and without sufficient iron levels
You’re never too old to start exercising – just ask a 93-year-old rowing champion
Geroscience researchers report an astounding case study of a nonagenarian with the physical fitness of a 40-year-old
Saunas: the facts, the myths, and the how-to
Sauna use appears to be genuinely beneficial, but not all claims stand up to scrutiny
New insights on maximizing protein utilization for muscle protein synthesis
A new study adds nuance – rather than contradictions – to conventional wisdom on protein intake patterns for maximal anabolic response
Where a study on metformin and cardiovascular disease fell short – and what it can teach us
An investigation on metformin, diabetes, lipid biology, and cardiovascular disease offered little insight on any of these topics, but it illustrates common problems in scientific research
Targeting senescent cells for cognitive health
With the recent publication of the first clinical trial of senolytics for AD treatment, popular interest in these drugs has swelled, but is the excitement justified?
The futility of estimating changes to all-cause mortality from target cancer screening studies
Why a recent publication shouldn’t change your motivation to get screened for cancer
Is low-to-moderate alcohol consumption beneficial for longevity?
There is a common belief that low-to-moderate consumption of alcohol has unique health benefits. What does the evidence show?