Health

How long you sleep could be linked to how long you’ll live.A new study, published in the journal Nature, found that people who slept too little or too long showed signs of "older biology."Researchers from Columbia University in New York used global biobank data from about 500,000 people who disclosed self-reported sleep duration in a 24-hour period, including naps.DEEP SLEEP CAN KEEP TWO BIG HEALTH PROBLEMS AT BAY, NEW STUDIES […]

As GLP-1 weight-loss medications gain traction, the peptide market is experiencing a surge in interest.A variety of peptides — commonly marketed for weight loss, muscle building, injury recovery and other uses — have emerged as largely unregulated drugs sold through both licensed compounding pharmacies and unverified vendors.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is set to evaluate whether to loosen regulations on several peptides during a meeting this summer.THINKING ABOUT PEPTIDES? […]

During a recent episode of her podcast, Gwyneth Paltrow spoke with neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman about retatrutide, a new advancement in GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) therapies.In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists have become a major focus in discussions around biohacking, longevity and wellness – but they’re not without a multitude of side effects.Huberman noted that while first-generation weight-loss drugs curbed users' appetites, they frequently plunged them into massive, rapid caloric deficits.'NEXT […]

A new treatment for endometrial cancer demonstrated strong potential in a Phase 3 clinical trial.Drugmaker Merck announced Monday that the investigational drug sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT) met its "primary endpoints" of overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.The TroFuse-005 trial is the first global Phase 3 trial to "demonstrate statistically significant improvement" in survival compared to chemotherapy in these patients, according to a Merck press […]

The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency as a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa sparks concern that the deadly virus could spread beyond the region — including into the United States.The outbreak has been linked to dozens of suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda.Ebola is a zoonotic, viral disease that is rare but life-threatening, according to Cleveland Clinic. Outbreaks […]

An American woman who may have been exposed to hantavirus on board the MV Hondius cruise ship is now being forced to quarantine at a facility in Omaha, Nebraska.Angela Perryman, 47, anticipated having to stay at the National Quarantine Unit for a short time after arriving last week, but on Monday she was served with a federal order to remain quarantined for at least two more weeks, she shared with […]

A new study suggests that a specific "longevity gene" may help protect the brain from the effects of aging, including Alzheimer’s disease.The APOE gene (short for apolipoprotein E) helps the body transport and metabolize fats and cholesterol, especially in the brain.While the APOE4 variant is known to be associated with a significantly higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the APOE2 variant of the APOE gene appears to carry a lower risk.ALZHEIMER’S […]

The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) in Australia will receive a $5 million federal grant to launch a pioneering research team for children’s health.The grant was announced at MCRI’s 40th anniversary gala in Melbourne on Saturday night."For 40 years, MCRI has been a global leader in children’s health research," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told guests at the gala, which was attended by 300 of Australia’s most esteemed medical experts, political […]

A new drug for pancreatic cancer is showing promise in early testing.Daraxonrasib is a daily pill designed to block cancer signals linked to the RAS gene. It has now finished an early-stage clinical trial — the first time it was tested in people — to evaluate both its safety and effectiveness.The clinical trial, led by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and published in The New England Journal of Medicine, tested the […]