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Sugar substitutes: deep dive into the pros, cons, available options, and impact on metabolic health
Sugar substitutes offer sweet taste with minimal calories, yet they remain controversial. How well do they solve the problems associated with traditional sugar, and where do they fall short?
Improving memory with transcranial neuromodulation
Research shows that noninvasive neuromodulation can improve performance in memory tasks. Is this technique simply a research tool, or is it a therapy of the future?
Successful, early results using CAR T cells to treat an autoimmune disease
Engineered T cells “reboot” the immune system by depleting B cells and autoantibodies
How does aging increase risk of dehydration?
Aging weakens the regulatory systems for maintaining water balance, necessitating more conscious oversight of fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
Silencing the alarm on aspartame and cancer
Last month, the International Agency for Research on Cancer designated the low-calorie sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic,” quickly leading to concern, confusion, and criticism.
Can treating hearing loss improve cognitive trajectories and reduce dementia risk?
Age-related hearing loss is very common and has long been known to correlate strongly with cognitive decline. A just-published randomized trial sought to evaluate causality in this association. What do we know now?
The cases for and against dietary protein for healthy aging
An endeavor to settle the debate of high- vs. low-protein diets for increasing lifespan and healthspan
First anti-inflammatory medication approved for treatment of ASCVD
Low-dose colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug, was recently approved by the FDA to reduce risk of cardiovascular events
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy: A Promising Approach for Treating Depression and Anxiety?
A recent study investigated the safety and effectiveness of at-home ketamine-assisted therapy for the treatment of depression and anxiety.
A case study on the importance of taking charge of one’s own health
The personal story of a podcast listener who sought to gain a better picture of his cardiovascular health – and who saved his own life as a result.