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Close-up of a cat with its mouth open, highlighting the risk of cat-scratch transmission of Sporothrix brasiliensis to humans.

Confirmed | The fungus that spreads through scratches from infected cats and can be transmitted to humans

By Adrian Villellas

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May 19, 2026 at 12:43 PM

Intermittent fasting concept with a clock on a dinner plate and hands holding fork and knife

Intermittent fasting isn’t the magic trick many headlines imply, because a BMJ review of 6,582 participants found weight loss was small and similar to classic calorie restriction, and even the “winner” only separated by about 2.8 pounds on average

By Adrian Villellas

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May 19, 2026 at 5:56 AM

Paddy Claffey, 104, smiles at home wearing a flat cap and gray sweater in County Offaly, Ireland.

At 104, Paddy Claffey still lives at home in rural County Offaly, and he credits his longevity to hard work, a good appetite, never drinking alcohol, and quitting smoking at 45, a simple list that cuts through the wellness noise

By Adrian Villellas

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May 18, 2026 at 3:39 PM

Vitamin B12 supplements being poured into a person’s hand from a brown bottle

Vitamin B12, something many people don’t realize, may be “shutting down” your mitochondria without you even noticing

By Metabolic

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May 17, 2026 at 11:45 AM

Glass jar with olive oil, lemon peel, and cinnamon sticks used as a natural homemade air freshener

Goodbye to chemical air fresheners and sprays: the old mixture of olive oil, lemon peel, and cinnamon is making a comeback in homes in 2026 for a very specific reason that almost no one could have imagined

By Metabolic

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May 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM

Digital blood pressure monitor showing high blood pressure levels linked to chronic kidney disease and resistant hypertension

By 2026, the pill that nephrologists have been waiting for for decades might finally arrive: a tablet capable of controlling that “uncontrollable” blood pressure that affects 37 million kidneys in the United States… but its true test still holds an unexpected twist that no one saw coming

By Metabolic

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May 15, 2026 at 2:35 PM

Hand reaching for toilet paper in a bathroom, illustrating a morning bowel routine recommended by gastroenterologists

Gastroenterologists have been talking for years about a morning “window” for going to the bathroom, but the detail that really matters isn’t the exact time—and many people overlook it

By Metabolic

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May 15, 2026 at 10:31 AM

Young student looking at a cell phone indoors as schools restrict phone use over focus, anxiety, and social concerns

Hundreds of schools around the world are banning the use of cell phones in class, and the reason goes far beyond mere distractions: teachers point to a loss of concentration, anxiety, and the fact that students no longer socialize in the same way

By Metabolic

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May 15, 2026 at 6:03 AM

Metal spoon placed on a window sill as part of a viral home humidity trick

The reason why thousands of people are placing a metal spoon in their window

By Metabolic

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May 12, 2026 at 8:58 AM

Scientist holds a petri dish with bacterial culture used in oral microbiome research for gum disease

Researchers have developed a “smart” toothpaste that fights harmful bacteria without destroying the beneficial bacteria in the mouth

By Adrian Villellas

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May 11, 2026 at 8:42 AM

Patricio Ochoa speaking about Bluetooth headphones and possible health risks during a podcast interview

Patricio Ochoa, a doctor specializing in longevity: “Wearing Bluetooth headphones is like putting a microwave on your head”

By Metabolic

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May 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM

Magnesium is once again in the spotlight when it comes to healthy aging: it plays a role in more than 300 bodily functions, but experts caution that taking a supplement isn’t always necessary

By Metabolic

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May 8, 2026 at 12:33 PM

82-year-old athlete Juan López undergoing oxygen consumption test with mask in lab study

Scientists are studying Juan López, an 82-year-old man with the metabolic age of a 20-year-old

By Metabolic

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May 4, 2026 at 12:47 PM

NASA describes an electrical “pulse” generated by thousands of storms around the world, and now a hypothesis asks whether the brain might be able to detect it in some way

By Adrian Villellas

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May 4, 2026 at 11:42 AM

Is Alzheimer’s really a brain disease after all? This is what science says

By Metabolic

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May 4, 2026 at 8:25 AM

Could this easy daily behaviour really help you live longer?

By Metabolic

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May 4, 2026 at 6:34 AM

Heart surgeon Jeremy London: “Walking doesn’t strengthen bones, and women in their 40s and 50s should be especially aware of this”

By Metabolic

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May 3, 2026 at 10:59 AM

A leading researcher on longevity warns: “Four out of ten older adults aren’t getting enough protein, which is accelerating their aging”

By Metabolic

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May 3, 2026 at 8:39 AM

What your grandmother taught you might be wrong: according to experts, peeling fruits and vegetables removes essential antioxidants

By Metabolic

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May 2, 2026 at 5:05 PM

Woman holding her head during a severe migraine attack, illustrating that migraines are more than just headaches

Neurologist Messoud Ashina debunks the biggest myth about migraines after 25 years of research… and explains why they can knock you out for 72 hours: “It’s not just a headache”

By Metabolic

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May 2, 2026 at 2:29 PM

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Confirmed | The fungus that spreads through scratches from infected cats and can be transmitted to humans

Intermittent fasting isn’t the magic trick many headlines imply, because a BMJ review of 6,582 participants found weight loss was small and similar to classic calorie restriction, and even the “winner” only separated by about 2.8 pounds on average

At 104, Paddy Claffey still lives at home in rural County Offaly, and he credits his longevity to hard work, a good appetite, never drinking alcohol, and quitting smoking at 45, a simple list that cuts through the wellness noise

Vitamin B12, something many people don’t realize, may be “shutting down” your mitochondria without you even noticing

Goodbye to chemical air fresheners and sprays: the old mixture of olive oil, lemon peel, and cinnamon is making a comeback in homes in 2026 for a very specific reason that almost no one could have imagined

By 2026, the pill that nephrologists have been waiting for for decades might finally arrive: a tablet capable of controlling that “uncontrollable” blood pressure that affects 37 million kidneys in the United States… but its true test still holds an unexpected twist that no one saw coming

Gastroenterologists have been talking for years about a morning “window” for going to the bathroom, but the detail that really matters isn’t the exact time—and many people overlook it

Hundreds of schools around the world are banning the use of cell phones in class, and the reason goes far beyond mere distractions: teachers point to a loss of concentration, anxiety, and the fact that students no longer socialize in the same way

The reason why thousands of people are placing a metal spoon in their window

Researchers have developed a “smart” toothpaste that fights harmful bacteria without destroying the beneficial bacteria in the mouth

Patricio Ochoa, a doctor specializing in longevity: “Wearing Bluetooth headphones is like putting a microwave on your head”

Magnesium is once again in the spotlight when it comes to healthy aging: it plays a role in more than 300 bodily functions, but experts caution that taking a supplement isn’t always necessary

Scientists are studying Juan López, an 82-year-old man with the metabolic age of a 20-year-old

NASA describes an electrical “pulse” generated by thousands of storms around the world, and now a hypothesis asks whether the brain might be able to detect it in some way

Is Alzheimer’s really a brain disease after all? This is what science says

Could this easy daily behaviour really help you live longer?

Heart surgeon Jeremy London: “Walking doesn’t strengthen bones, and women in their 40s and 50s should be especially aware of this”

A leading researcher on longevity warns: “Four out of ten older adults aren’t getting enough protein, which is accelerating their aging”

What your grandmother taught you might be wrong: according to experts, peeling fruits and vegetables removes essential antioxidants

Neurologist Messoud Ashina debunks the biggest myth about migraines after 25 years of research… and explains why they can knock you out for 72 hours: “It’s not just a headache”

Noelia Alonso, psychologist specializing in eating: ‘People think those who are overweight lack willpower, and it’s completely the opposite’

Scientists found how one toxic protein hijacks your healthy brain cells and spreads Alzheimer’s from neuron to neuron, but there may be a treatment coming

Your fatty liver can stay silent for years before turning dangerous, but experts say one everyday habit could help it regenerate itself

Doctors say the cloudy vision you blame on age could be a leading cause of blindness that 94 million people already have

Menopause changes far more than your body; doctors say the shifts in your mind are the part no one warns you about

Magnesium or melatonin: both help you sleep, but only one may sharpen your focus the next day, though the difference isn’t what you’d guess

For neurodivergent people, a walk in the forest is more than recreation; research shows nature may calm your mind in ways therapy can’t

Not every supplement eases lymphedema; doctors say only a couple of vitamins have real evidence, the rest may just waste your money

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