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FDA-approved epilepsy drug may help reverse osteoarthritis damage

For millions of people with osteoarthritis, pain and stiffness can make everyday activities increasingly difficult. Common treatments, including over-the-counter medications and steroid injections, may reduce symptoms for a time,...

Scientists reveal what seven days of fasting does to the human body

Going without food for several days does far more than force the body to burn stored fat. Research...

This diet may slow brain aging by 2.5 years

A diet that combines elements of the Mediterranean diet with an eating plan designed to lower blood pressure...

To Blend or Not to Blend? Four Vegetables Worth Eating Whole

Health News | Nutrition, food preparation and what really happens inside your blender The blender debate: Are we missing...

Hidden stem cells may be fueling spinal stenosis

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a previously elusive population of stem...

This daily habit could lower dementia risk by 35%, scientists say

Scientists say your daily coffee habit may do more than give you an energy boost. New research suggests that drinking a moderate amount of...

Scientists successfully transfer longevity gene and extend lifespan

Naked mole rats are not much to look at, but their biology has made them one of the most fascinating animals in aging research....

Scientists find natural compounds that hit COVID-19 from every angle

Researchers have identified a group of natural compounds from a Brazilian tree that show promising activity against the virus responsible for COVID-19. The compounds,...

Scientists say travel could slow aging and boost your health

Retinol creams may get most of the attention in the fight against visible aging, but researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have pointed to...

You don’t need intense workouts to build muscle, new study reveals

If you believe getting stronger requires pushing yourself to the limit at the gym, new research suggests otherwise. Findings from Edith Cowan University (ECU)...

MIT scientists turn chaotic laser light into powerful brain imaging tool

Researchers at MIT have identified an unexpected effect in optical physics that could lead to a faster and more detailed way to image living...