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  • Fasting after 60 changes more than waistlines, exposing a trade-off many dieters never see coming
    on June 5, 2026 at 7:20 pm

    Most folks know intermittent fasting helps with weight loss, usually by limiting your daily eating window or cutting calories a couple of times a week. But does your age change how well this works for you—and might there be some hidden dangers?

  • Struggle sleeping? These three common sleep habits are tied to signs of brain aging
    on June 5, 2026 at 6:40 pm

    How we sleep may have lasting impacts on our brain health as we age. A new University of Arizona study has found that several common sleep behaviors may be linked to signs of brain aging.

  • New hantavirus sequencing tool maps whole genomes from hard-to-test samples
    on June 5, 2026 at 6:20 pm

    Infections by hantaviruses are rare but dangerous, killing 30–40% of infected people. When cases occur, public health officials need rapid, detailed information about the virus to identify the strain and its origin, so they can stop others from being exposed to the disease. Whole genome sequencing is an integral part of this work, though the genomes of these viruses are difficult to sequence using existing approaches.

  • Virtual reality can reduce therapists’ fears about exposure therapy
    on June 5, 2026 at 6:20 pm

    Researchers at Bradley Hospital found that a virtual reality (VR) training program can help therapists feel more confident using exposure therapy and reduce their negative beliefs about it—even more than traditional classroom-style training alone. The study, published in the journal JMIR Medical Education, is one of the first to test how the level of immersion in VR affects therapist training, and it uses a clear framework aimed at addressing a major reason exposure therapy is underused.

  • Creatine may supercharge immune cells that are key to fighting cancer
    on June 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    Creatine, the organic acid that is popularly taken as a supplement by athletes and bodybuilders, supercharges a critical class of immune cells that activate and prepare the body’s key cancer-fighters, according to new UCLA research.