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The surprising activities that can slow biological ageing and have a similar impact to exercise

The impact of engaging with culture ‘can be comparable’ to frequent exercise, according to researchers

The Independent UK · Jul 14

The frog bacterium with secret power to wipe out tumours

Scientists say microbe found in amphibian gut shows ‘superior therapeutic efficacy’ compared to conventional cancer treatments

The Independent UK · Jul 14

The Longevity Drug Thousands Are Taking Off-Label: What Science Really Says About Rapamycin

Low-dose rapamycin has extended lifespan in mice more consistently than any other compound. The first major human trial completed in 2025. Here is an honest, evidence-based account of what we know — and the significant gap that still exists.

Medical Daily · Jul 13

Health officials ‘concerned’ over low bowel cancer screening uptake among people in their 50s

The NHS sends the free faecal immunochemical test (FIT) to the homes of people aged 50 to 74 every two years

The Independent UK · Jul 10

About 10% of Americans Have Genes That May Make GLP-1 Drugs Less Effective: What You Should Know

Stanford found PAM gene variants in ~10% of people reduce GLP-1 drug effectiveness. Here's why some Ozempic non-responders have a biology-based explanation — not a compliance problem.

Medical Daily · Jul 8

The cheap supplement that scientists believe could help fight cancer

Scientists found the sports supplement significantly slowed the growth of tumour cells in mice

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Meet GHK-Cu, the Copper Peptide Taking Over Your Skincare Feed—Here's Whether It's Worth the Hype

Meet GHK-Cu, the Copper Peptide Taking Over Your Skincare Feed—Here's Whether It's Worth the Hype

Marie Claire · Jul 8

'Game-changer' for endometriosis patients as two new tests available on NHS

Patients currently face an average nine-year wait for a diagnosis

Evening Standard · Jul 6

New ‘game-changer’ tests for endometriosis given green light on NHS

The move has been made in a bid to dramatically cut the time it takes for women to be told whether they have the condition.

Evening Standard · Jul 6

Archaeologists discover 2,000-year-old Roman bone container with a ‘drug stash’ hidden inside

A small hollow bone recovered from an ancient Roman archaeological site has offered an unexpected window into medical practice nearly 2,000 years ago. For years, the object attracted little attention and was catalogued as an ordinary artefact. Modern laboratory analysis has now revealed that it preserved the remains of a…

The Times of India · Jul 6