Older adults lose cold resistance because thermogenic fat grows sluggish over time, according to new research published in Nature. Unlike white fat that stores energy, thermogenic fat burns calories to keep the body warm. This specialized tissue becomes less active as people age. Researchers from City of Hope uncovered the biological mechanism behind this shift. … Read more
According to a study published on April 30, 2026, in Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International, a combined bio-histological framework known as the Seven-Up score can substantially reduce overtreatment of early T cell-mediated rejection (TCMR) after liver transplantation. Conducted at Université catholique de Louvain in Brussels, Belgium, under the leadership of Prof. Jan P. Lerut, the … Read more
Healthy women with an evening chronotype—individuals who naturally prefer later sleep and meal times—show higher body fat percentages and less favorable metabolic markers compared to those with morning or intermediate preferences, according to a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition. Research from the PROMISE study indicates that meal timing, particularly the consumption of energy late … Read more
A multidisciplinary panel of 60 specialists has released the 2025 edition of the Chinese consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of prolactinomas, published in the Chinese Neurosurgical Journal on June 8, 2026. This evidence-based framework standardizes care across endocrinology, neurosurgery, and radiology to improve early detection and patient outcomes for the most common hormone-secreting pituitary … Read more
Early menopause affects approximately 1 in 14 women aged 30 to 49 in low and middle income countries, according to a pooled data analysis of 44 nations published in BMJ Global Health. The study finds that prevalence is consistently higher in rural areas, while higher education levels and delayed childbearing significantly reduce the risk. Why … Read more
The Biological Age Revolution: How Universal Molecular Clocks are Rewriting the Rules of Longevity For decades, we have treated aging as an inevitable, unstoppable march of time—a simple matter of birthdays and wrinkles. But what if aging isn’t a fixed destination, but a measurable, biological process that can be tracked, predicted, and potentially slowed? Recent … Read more
The landscape of metabolic medicine is undergoing a seismic shift. For years, blockbuster weight-loss drugs like GLP-1 and GIP agonists have dominated the conversation, offering a lifeline to millions struggling with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Yet, scientists are already looking toward the next frontier: “precision pharmacology.” The “Trojan Horse” Revolution in Weight Loss Researchers … Read more
The Looming Liver Cancer Crisis: A Global Shift in Risk Factors Liver cancer remains a significant global health threat, ranking as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In 2022 alone, nearly 870,000 new cases were reported, with hepatocellular carcinoma accounting for almost 80% of these. A concerning trend is emerging: even as progress … Read more
Obesity Rates Soar in US: A Deep Dive into the Growing Crisis The United States is facing a significant public health challenge: rising obesity rates among both adults and children. Recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics reveals a marked increase in prevalence over recent decades, prompting concerns about long-term health consequences and … Read more
The Ticking Clock in Sperm: How RNA ‘Aging Cliffs’ Could Reshape Fertility and Beyond For decades, the impact of paternal age on offspring health has been a growing concern. We’ve known older fathers face a slightly increased risk of children with certain developmental and neuropsychiatric conditions. But why? Recent research, pinpointing a dramatic shift in … Read more