Fat Flies Live Longer On a Diet At Any Age
Switching the flies’ diet to a low calorie one remained a reliable way to extend lifespan even for old flies in ill health
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Switching the flies’ diet to a low calorie one remained a reliable way to extend lifespan even for old flies in ill health
Scientists fed fruit flies a diet to make them extra plump. In their old age, the researchers put them on a diet and found remarkable results. If the findings transfer to humans, it might mean we can improve our health at any age by cutting calories.
New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has identified key naturally occurring biochemical components of a novel therapeutic food that is aimed at repairing malnourished children’s underdeveloped gut microbiomes. The findings may help guide treatments for malnutrition.
A recent study finds varying combinations of microbes in the vaginal microbiome may influence health outcomes such as risk of sexually transmitted disease and preterm birth
A recent study finds varying combinations of microbes in the vaginal microbiome may influence health outcomes such as risk of sexually transmitted disease and preterm birth