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Why life expectancy gains in Europe stalled—and how some countries stayed ahead

Life expectancy gains in Europe slowed after 2011, with the COVID-19 pandemic further accelerating declines—while some countries maintained progress through sustained public health policies.

25 Feb 2025

Can coffee push back Parkinson’s? New study uncovers key genetic link

Higher coffee consumption is causally linked to delayed onset of Parkinson’s disease but does not affect disease risk or progression, according to a Mendelian randomization study.

25 Feb 2025

Water-only fasting boosts human growth hormone without weight loss

Fasting for 24 hours increases human growth hormone (HGH) levels independently of weight loss, with individuals with lower baseline HGH experiencing the most significant increases. The study suggests metabolic benefits from fasting, particularly for those with lower HGH levels.

25 Feb 2025

Study challenges role of BRCA1 mutation in prostate cancer initiation

Mutations in the BRCA1 gene that are either inherited (germline) or acquired (somatic) might not be key to the initiation of prostate cancer, as previously thought, suggests the first study of its kind, published online in the open access journal BMJ Oncology.

24 Feb 2025

Higher 'bad' cholesterol levels may help Sardinia’s seniors live longer, study finds

Higher LDL cholesterol levels (≥130 mg/dL) were linked to longer survival in Sardinian nonagenarians, challenging the conventional belief that lower cholesterol is always better. However, very high cholesterol levels, particularly in women, did not show additional longevity benefits.

24 Feb 2025

Study finds variations in prostate cancer detection across GP practices

A largescale study has found huge variation between GP practices on whether they are likely to pick up prostate cancer using a blood test.

24 Feb 2025

Childhood trauma and neighborhood disorder influence post-injury recovery in urban Black men

A new Penn Nursing study published in the Journal of Urban Health reveals that both Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and perceived neighborhood disorder significantly impact the mental health of Black men in Philadelphia following serious traumatic injuries.

24 Feb 2025

Eating more flavonoids may slow aging and boost brain health, study finds

A high intake of flavonoid-rich foods, such as tea, apples, blueberries, and red wine, is linked to reduced risks of frailty, poor mental health, and physical impairment in older adults, particularly women.

20 Feb 2025

Olive oil prevents weight gain while butter and margarine add pounds, study finds

A long-term study of 121,119 participants found that increasing olive oil intake was associated with less weight gain over time, while consuming margarine, butter, and vegetable oils led to greater weight gain.

20 Feb 2025

An avocado a day won’t fix heart health, but it boosts diet and sleep

A randomized controlled trial found that daily avocado consumption for 26 weeks did not significantly improve overall cardiovascular health (LE8 score) but did enhance diet quality, sleep health, and blood lipids.

20 Feb 2025

Can the carnivore diet trigger kidney stones? Case study raises red flags

A case study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examines how one patient’s switch to a carnivore diet increased kidney stone risk by raising calcium, uric acid, and oxalate levels while reducing protective citrate.

19 Feb 2025

Eat this, not that: The best (and worst) foods for longevity

A comprehensive review of 41 studies analyzing over one million participants found that consuming nuts, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish is linked to lower all-cause mortality, while processed and unprocessed red meat and sugar-sweetened beverages increase mortality risk.

19 Feb 2025

Inflammation and metabolic syndrome contribute to prostate enlargement in aging men

A new research paper was published by Aging (Aging-US) on January 6, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled "The profile of oxidative stress markers (arachidonic and linoleic acid derivatives) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia in relation to metabolic syndrome."

19 Feb 2025