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Metabolism & Body CompositionEmerging Science

Scientists Are Testing a Drug That Could Change Weight Loss Forever

First came medications that changed how we understand hunger. Now researchers are investigating treatments that act on multiple metabolic pathways at once. The latest findings are raising some fascinating questions about the future of weight management.

7 min read

Energy & RecoveryEmerging Science

Scientists Are Investigating a New Way to Protect Your Cells as You Age

Deep inside nearly every cell in your body, tiny structures help produce the energy that keeps you moving, thinking, and living. Now scientists are discovering how these structures change with age — and whether protecting them could reshape the future of medicine.

6 min read

Hormones & Midlife

Think You're Too Young for Perimenopause? Here's What You Should Know

You're 38, your sleep is suddenly unpredictable, and your periods aren't quite what they used to be. Could hormones be changing earlier than you expected? Here's what doctors want women to understand about the years leading up to menopause.

7 min read

Energy & Recovery

Still Sore Days After a Workout? Your Age Might Not Be the Reason.

Remember when you could push through a tough workout and feel perfectly fine the next morning? If recovery feels different in your 30s and 40s, researchers have some interesting explanations — and a few surprisingly simple solutions.

7 min read

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