Vitality
How to Live Better, Longer
Key To Exceptional Longevity: Study Identifies Common Blood Traits Among People Who Live To 100
People who live to 100 years have lower measures of creatinine, glucose and uric acid in their blood compared to those with a comparatively shorter lifespan, researchers say. 
Snacking Isn't Always Harmful. Study Identifies Worst Time To Snack, Types Of Food To Avoid
Unhealthy snacking can counteract the benefits of a healthy meal, and snacking after 9 p.m. can lead to poor health. 
Does Transplantation Induce Aging In Patients? Researchers Say A New Drug Class Can Help Prevent It
Treatment with a new class of drugs, called senolytics, in donors improved the physical fitness of the recipients, a new study has shown. 
Smoking Speeds Up Aging, Quitting The Habit May Reduce The Risk: Study
Researchers have found that smoking causes chromosomal damage and speeds up aging. The risk of damage can be reduced by quitting the habit.
Mental Health
Depression Awareness Month: Expert Insights On How To Support A Loved One With Mental Illness
On this Depression Awareness Month, here are some insights on how to support your loved ones through their mental health journey. 
Physically Demanding Jobs Could Increase Risk Of Cognitive Impairment, Study Finds
Individuals in occupations with an intermediate level of physical activity are at an elevated risk of experiencing mild cognitive impairment. 
Happiness Changes With Age? Scientists Say Here's When People Are Happiest After Childhood
Although happiness may vary between people based on personal experiences, the researchers found that life satisfaction – one of the factors that determines happiness – decreases after the age of nine and increases between the ages of 70 and 96. 
Have Distressing Thoughts? Suppressing Them Might Help, Suggests New Study
The study indicates that training the brain to block out negative thoughts could improve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Innovation
First Saliva-Based Pregnancy Tests: Everything To Know
Salistick detects pregnancy by identifying a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is present in the body of a pregnant person. 
AI Demonstrates High Accuracy In Diagnosing Mpox Using Skin Lesion Photos
AI could help hasten the diagnosis of new mpox cases. 
'Gene Silencing' Technology Offers Fresh Hope For Alzheimer's Patients
The genetic study showed promising results in "silencing" the genes that translate into tau protein, the primary component behind dementia. 
Cancer Diagnosis Through Urine Test: New Nanoparticle Sensors Can Help In Early Detection
Scientists have now come up with a new technology that involves cancer diagnosis through a simple urine test using a strip of paper, making diagnosis simple and affordable for people.
Healthy Living
Intermittent Fasting: A 10-Hour Eating Window May Reduce Hunger, Improve Mood And Energy
A recent large-scale trial showed that people who were consistent with their eating window had greater benefits, compared to those who changed them daily. 
Daily Consumption Of Strawberries May Help Reduce Dementia Risk, Says Study
A new study suggests that consuming a cup of strawberries every day could reduce the risk of dementia in middle-aged individuals. 
Sleep Deficit Raises Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Risk In Women: Study
The study found that women who missed just 90 minutes of sleep over six weeks had an overall increase of insulin resistance by nearly 15%. 
CT Scans Linked To Blood Cancer Risk In Children: Study
For every 10,000 children who have a CT scan, 1-2 cases of blood cancer can be expected in the next 12 years after the examination, a researcher said.
Covid - 19
Over 20% Of COVID Patients Treated With Paxlovid Suffer Virologic Rebound: Study
Over 20% of patients taking Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir therapy, commonly known as Paxlovid, suffer from the rebound, compared to less than the 2% chance seen in other treatment groups, a Harvard Medical School study revealed. 
Excess Gut Fungi Linked To Severe COVID-19 Infection: Study Says They Cause Lasting Immune Changes
Researchers identified that an abundance of fungi in the gut, particularly strains of Candida albicans yeast, could trigger an increase in immune cells, which could worsen lung damage. 
Stay Up To Date With COVID-19 Shots: CDC Says Vaccinating Expectant Mothers Helps Protect Newborns
When mothers received COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, the vaccine effectiveness against COVID-related hospitalization was 35% among infants less than six months and 54% in the initial three months of their life. 
Can Creatine Supplementation Alleviate Long COVID Symptoms? New Research Says Yes
It was observed that individuals who took dietary creatine for three months experienced significant improvement in their long COVID symptoms.
