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Credit: Han Zhang, Shenzhen University Researchers have engineered a new type of light-based nanosensors that can be programmed to detect…

Researchers measured levels of PFAS in the bodies of pilot whales.Image credit:© iStock.com, eco2drewPolyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are everyday household chemicals that…

Caenorhabditis elegans, colored scanning electron micrograph. Through a single mutation to their insulin signaling pathway, scientists can increase the lifespan…

Few fruits are as ubiquitous, convenient, and universally loved as the banana. Yet, when you start researching the fruit’s role…

What Are Triglycerides and Cholesterol?Cholesterol and triglycerides may have a bad reputation, but the body needs them to function, according…

Credit: wildpixel / iStock / Getty Images Plus A combination of high levels of lipoprotein (Lp) a, remnant cholesterol and…

Ever wonder why some people seem to age gracefully despite life’s chaos, while others feel the effects of stress more…

The 2020s are shaping up to be the “decade of protein.” Just consider: About 7 in 10 people in the…

Consumer Reports (CR) is warning that protein powders and shakes may contain high lead levels at unsafe concentrations. Its new…

Getting enough iron is very important, since it’s a nutrient that helps red blood cells supply oxygen to the body…