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A new article was published in volume 18 of Aging-USA on February 8, 2026, entitled “Aging induced by polyploidy: Linking development, differentiation, repair and (potentially) cancer?” In this article, Iman M. Al-Naggar of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, UConn Health and the University of Connecticut Center on Aging, with George A. Kuchel of the University of Connecticut Center on Aging, examines the biological and clinical significance of polyploidy-mediated aging. The authors discuss how this process may contribute to normal tissue growth and long-term recovery, while also affecting cancer risk. Their perspective focuses on the bladder and describes how…
From eco-rating apps to immersive virtual supermarkets, researchers are exploring whether technology can nudge people towards healthier and more sustainable eating habits, and why stronger, longer-term evidence is urgently needed. Study: Digital tools to promote healthy and sustainable eating behaviors in the general population: a systematic literature review. Image credit: KucherAV/Shutterstock.com A recent systematic review published in Nutrients examined whether digital technologies are effectively promoting healthier and more sustainable eating habits in the general population. The revision followed PRISM (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines and synthesis items from 16 empirical studies. Importance of sustainable diet A…
Functional strength training simply means training our bodies to better perform the types of movements we use in everyday life. When you isolate body parts, as you sometimes do with traditional strength training, you end up training your muscles but not your movements. One way to change this is to look for ways to make strength training more functional: Emphasize free weights: Machines have a place in strength training, but they offer so much support that the body doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain balance and form. In real life, we don’t have that kind of support. Using…
“style=”;” /> Australian summer and pool days go hand in hand. Shots. Barbecue. Ice cream. Bliss! If you’ve ever climbed out of the pool and wondered why your hair suddenly feels like hay… you’re not imagining it. Chlorine can leave your mop tangled, frizzy, brittle or even brassy – especially if you’re already dealing with dry or colored strands. The good news? You don’t need to avoid splashing in the water. With a little know-how and the right routine, you can protect your hair before swimming and help it recover afterwards. How chlorine affects hair Chlorine keeps pools clean and…
Researchers led by Xian-Yang Qin at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have developed a score that predicts liver cancer risk. Published in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciencesthe study demonstrates that MYCN protein drives liver tumorigenesis, especially the type of tumors found in the deadliest subtype of liver cancer. The study characterizes the microenvironment of genes that enable MYCN overexpression and describes a machine learning algorithm that uses this data to predict how likely a tumor-free liver is to develop tumors.Liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma, is the cause of more than…
By Michaela Nesvarova For decades, treating serious brain disorders often meant a difficult trade-off. Symptoms could be relieved, but usually at the cost of invasive surgery and implanted electrodes that remain in the body for life. “Having wires in your body is not ideal,” said neuroscientist Mavi Sanchez-Vives, head of the Systems Neuroscience group at the IDIBAPS research institute in Barcelona, Spain. “Yet for many patients, it was the only option.” This paradigm may now begin to change. Sanchez-Vives leads a three-year EU-funded research initiative called META-BRAIN, which runs until December 2026. The team is exploring new ways of…
Exfoliating is like exercising your skin – it clears away dead cells to reveal fresh, glowing skin underneath! But like any good workout, it’s all about balance. Exfoliating too often or too aggressively can irritate your skin, while not exfoliating can leave your complexion looking dull and uneven. In this guide, we’ll explore how often should you exfoliate your skintailored for different skin types and share expert tips to keep your skin healthy and glowing. If you want to upgrade your routine, check out EpiLynx Skin Care Collection for gentle, effective products that work for every skin type. Why exfoliation…
Labor & Pregnancy. You can be excited to be pregnant and still dread the 9am standup. You can love your job and also count the minutes until your next snack, stretch or bathroom break. You need to know the dos and don’ts if you work while pregnant. Pregnancy work is both mundane and intensely personal, and the most complex parts rarely become policy manuals. This piece names the unspoken things that happen often — then offers tools you can use right away. You’ll walk away with scripts, boundary lines, and small tweaks that make a big difference in your day.…
Functional strength has become a popular topic in recent years. Physiotherapists and fitness influencers talk about it as a trend, but it is much more than that. This is the workout that builds muscle and improves coordination with daily activities (bending, lifting, reaching and squatting) in the mind. Picking up a bag of groceries, for example. Maybe bend down, grab the handle of the bag and carry it to one side. So many muscles are used in this movement. Legs, lower back, shoulders, arms, core… You may think you’ll be doing it easily for years to come, but the…
Scientists at the Fred Hatch Cancer Center have reached a critical milestone in blocking the Epstein Barr virus (EBV), a pathogen that infects an estimated 95% of the world’s population and is linked to many types of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and other chronic conditions. Using mice with human antibody genes, the research team developed new genetic human monoclonal antibodies that prevent two key antigens on the surface of the virus from binding to and entering human immune system cells. Posted on Cell Reports Medicinethe study highlights one of the newly identified monoclonal antibodies that successfully blocked infection in mice with…