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An illustration depicting a keto diet featuring a plate of breakfast foods such as a fried egg and bacon, and another one of the Mediterranean diet, featuring a bowl of pasta with shrimp, asparagus, herbs, and tomatoes

Date: 2025/05/31 - 16:00

Mediterranean and keto diets may help weight loss, lower blood pressure: study

A new study finds that both the Mediterranean and keto diets can help lower a person’s blood pressure, support weight loss, and improve cardiovascular health.

Date: 2025/05/30 - 18:00

Scientists identify diagnostic aid to determine risk of diabetic foot ulcer recurrence

NIH-funded project shows that trans-epidermal water loss could indicate if wounds are fully healed.

Date: 2025/05/28 - 23:32

Can TikTok’s ‘Fibermaxxing’ Trend Help You Lose Weight? What Experts Think

'Fibermaxxing,' TikTok's latest nutrition trend, emphasizes fiber intake during meals and snacks, which could aid weight loss and help lower the risk of chronic diseases. But a high fiber diet may not be suitable for older adults and people with certain health conditions.

An older adult woman looks slightly to the side, outside as the sun shines on her in front of a glass panel building

Date: 2025/05/28 - 15:00

Vitamin D supplements may slow aging by preserving telomere length

A new study suggests that vitamin D supplements may help preserve the length of telomeres, which "could mean a 3-year decrease in aging."

A person holding a tray full of test tubes of blood to be sent off for Alzheimer's diagnosis

Date: 2025/05/22 - 21:00

First blood test for Alzheimer's gets FDA greenlight: 3 things to know

The FDA has cleared the first blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's which works by measuring the amount of pTau 217 and beta-amyloid 1-42 in plasma.

Date: 2025/05/22 - 20:00

NIH scientists test in an animal model a surgical technique to improve cell therapy for dry AMD

The technique may enable higher doses and combinations of cell therapies.

Date: 2025/05/21 - 23:00

High Quality Carbohydrates Linked to Healthy Aging, Longevity in Women

New research suggests that women who consumed more high quality carbohydrates and dietary fiber had up to a 37% greater chance of living longer, healthier lives.

A close up of the shoulder, neck and face of an older adult woman

Date: 2025/05/21 - 13:31

Alzheimer's affects biological aging, fat metabolism, and gut health, study shows

A new study reveals how Alzheimer’s disease affects different tissues across the entire body — including biological aging, fat metabolism, digestion, and reproduction.

Date: 2025/05/20 - 22:30

NIH researchers develop biomarker score for predicting diets high in ultra-processed foods

Poly-metabolite scores could reduce reliance on self-reported dietary data in large population studies.

A person holds wholegrain slices of bread stacked on top of each other between their hands

Date: 2025/05/20 - 18:00

High-quality carbs from 3 food groups may aid healthy aging

Eating high-quality carbs from food sources such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes may increase a person's chances of healthy aging by up to 37%, a new study suggests.