Tag: metabolic health
One Week of Sleep Deprivation Damages Seven Body Systems Simultaneously
Restricting healthy adults to 4–6 hours of sleep per night for just one week triggers simultaneous dysfunction across metabolic, endocrine,…
Vitamins as Biological Operators: Why Micronutrient Function Matters More Than Dosage
Vitamins function as specific biochemical operators in skeletal, immune, neurological, and metabolic systems, not as interchangeable nutrients. Deficiencies present across…
Centenarians’ Blood Reveals Distinct Metabolic Signature Associated With Healthy Ageing
A new study reveals that centenarians possess a distinctive metabolic signature in their blood, characterised by atypical patterns of bile…
Low-Protein Mediterranean Diet Shows Promise for Longevity and Fat Loss in Mice and Human Studies
Research demonstrates that a modified Mediterranean-style diet with low protein and controlled methionine restriction improved lifespan, reduced body fat, and…
Even modest sleep loss triggers weight gain in high-risk adults, new trial data show
A pooled analysis of two randomized trials found that reducing sleep by just 1.5 hours per night is associated with…
Protein ‘Mitch’ emerges as potential obesity treatment target in human cell study
Researchers have identified a protein called Mitch that, when disabled in human cells, enhances fat metabolism and suppresses new fat…
Annual NHS Screening Recommended for Women with PCOS to Improve Care and Early Detection
The UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends annual NHS health checks for women with polycystic ovary syndrome…
Mitochondria as cellular decision-makers: reframing disease, aging, and inflammation
Mitochondria regulate far more than energy production—they control inflammation, ageing, and disease progression through metabolic signalling. New research shows seven…