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“DNA diets” are still a long way off from offering an easier route to weight loss

A recent study reports that leveraging genetics to inform diet choice is ineffective in promoting weight loss beyond the effects of calorie restriction alone

Removing race as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

The AHA has announced a new “race-free” assessment tool, but eliminating this variable carries the potential to increase – rather than decrease – racial disparities in healthcare

Aerobic exercise for Parkinson’s disease

The neuroprotective nature of aerobic exercise influences a variety of Parkinson’s disease symptoms, on top of its role in impacting disease risk and progression

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

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?

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