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“Resistance training exercise is a highly effective strategy for maintaining or building muscle mass. A new study suggests that metformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, blunts the effects of resistance training.”

“The authors of the study speculated that Ab8's small size might facilitate its delivery as an inhaled or intradermal drug. These findings demonstrate that Ab8 shows promise as a therapeutic and preventive drug against COVID-19. Link to full study.”

“Side effects of the drugs include nausea, weight gain, decreased libido, and anxiety, among others. Evidence suggests that antidepressants are only about 20 to 30 percent more effective at reducing symptoms of depression than placebo treatments.”

“The drugs and surgery were between 40 and 70 percent more effective at suppressing appetite than calorie restriction, aligning with data indicating that most people find calorie restriction challenging to adhere to, especially for an extended period.”

“Anesthesia, a medical treatment that involves the use of anesthetic drugs, is a widely accepted strategy for managing pain during surgery. Evidence suggests that mice that have undergone surgery that involved anesthetic treatment exhibited signs of postoperative cognitive impairment.”

“Despite the drugs' anti-inflammatory effects, their chronic use is associated with a higher risk of acute clot-related cardiovascular events, such as heart attack, stroke, or deep-vein thrombosis.”

“These findings suggest that microplastics serve as breeding grounds for antibiotic resistance, potentially increasing the risk of persistent infections in environmental and healthcare settings. Addressing microplastic pollution may be crucial in slowing the spread of drug-resistant bacteria.”

“Senescent cells form after cells have accumulated too much damage. They are cells that are no longer functioning but are not dead either. They secrete many proteins including proinflammatory molecules which cause damage to nearby cells and accelerate the aging process.”