Scientists have long known that aging varies widely among individuals, influenced by genetics and lifestyle choices.Now, a new tool called CheekAge offers a simple, noninvasive way to predict mortality by analyzing epigenetic changes in cheek cells.In their recent study, researchers found that CheekAge can accurately assess mortality risk, outperforming earlier…

The body mass index (BMI) considers the height-weight relationship as a health indicator, while the body roundness index (BRI) measures abdominal body fat and height.BMI has often been criticized for not being a reliable measure of health.Meanwhile, research is ongoing about the relationship between body roundness index and health.The results…

According to a new meta-study, an average supplemental dose of 3,320 IU of vitamin D per day is associated with reduced blood pressure, total cholesterol, hemoglobin A1C, and fasting blood insulin and glucose.The finding comes from a new meta-study of 99 randomized, controlled trials from around the world investigating the…

A recent review of studies on gut dysbiosis (imbalanced gut) and rheumatoid arthritis examined how the gut microbiome impacts the disease. The studies show that too little or too much of certain organisms in the gut can increase inflammation, a characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis. While an imbalanced gut may contribute…

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is strongly linked to inflammation, and inflammatory markers may indicate whether someone is at risk of developing CVD.Anti-inflammatory antibodies are associated with protection against CVD in men.A new study has found that low levels of one anti-inflammatory antibody — IgM anti-PC — are also associated with atherosclerosis…

Carbonated drinks, fruit juices/drinks, and too much coffee can increase the risk of stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage, according to newly released research.Drinking four cups of coffee per day increases the risk of stroke, but drinking less does not, the researchers found.Tea generally protects against stroke, although not in South Asia,…

A woman has undergone a stem-cell therapy made from her own cells, to treat her type 1 diabetes. Researchers in China discovered the woman did not need to use insulin 75 days after the procedure, and that the stem-cell derived islet cells she was injected with had been engrafted inside…

Older adults who have experienced a traumatic injury as a result of falling are 21 percent more likely to later receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another related dementia.A new study examined data from more than 2 million older adults who had sustained a traumatic injury; more than 10…

Breast cancer, the most common type of cancer in women, affects around 13% of women at some time in their lives. In the United States, although deaths from breast cancer are falling, the incidence of the disease is increasing, particularly among younger women, and experts are unsure why.A new study…

Cafestol is a natural compound found in unfiltered coffee that may benefit certain aspects of metabolic health. New research suggests that 6 milligrams of cafestol twice daily for 12 weeks might slightly reduce weight and body fat but not improve insulin sensitivity or glucose tolerance.Experts say more research is needed,…