Your Gut Microbiome: What It Is, What It Does & Why Doctors Care
There are more microorganisms living in your gut right now than there are stars in the Milky Way. Scientists estimate…
Read article ›Jun 25, 2026
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30 articlesAI-Designed Vaccine Could Change How We Fight Pandemics
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have created a new kind of vaccine; and for the first time ever, its…
Read article ›Jun 12, 2026
The Future of Longevity: What’s Coming Next
Welcome back to the final part of our blog series on the science of longevity and aging! For most of…
Read article ›May 13, 2026
Preventive Medicine: Extending Health Span, Not Just Lifespan
Welcome back to Part 5 of our ongoing series diving into the science of Longevity and Aging! For much of…
Read article ›May 1, 2026
Longevity Drugs: From Diabetes Treatments to Anti-Aging Research
Welcome back to our ongoing series on Longevity and Aging! For most of modern medical history, aging has not been…
Read article ›Apr 23, 2026
Metabolism, Fasting & Longevity Pathways
Welcome back to our ongoing series on Longevity and Aging! In Part 2 of this series, we established that aging…
Read article ›Apr 16, 2026
Longevity Genes, Epigenetics & Biological Clocks
Welcome back to JoinAStudy’s ongoing series on Longevity and Aging! In the first article of this series, we explored the biological processes…
Read article ›Apr 9, 2026
The Science of Aging: Why We Age at All
Welcome to part one of a multi-part series exploring the science of aging, separating evidence-based medicine from hype while highlighting active…
Read article ›Apr 2, 2026
Kimchi Probiotic Promotes the Excretion of Nanoplastics from the Gut
Researchers have found that a probiotic commonly found in kimchi, a traditional Korean fermented food, may help the body remove…
Read article ›Mar 20, 2026
Weight Often Returns After Stopping GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs, Study Finds
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge suggests that many people regain weight after stopping popular weight…
Read article ›Mar 11, 2026
FAQ sur les maladies auto-immunes
Les maladies auto-immunes surviennent lorsque le système immunitaire (normalement responsable de combattre les infections) attaque par erreur les propres tissus…
Read article ›Feb 17, 2026
Autoimmune Disease FAQ
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system (normally responsible for fighting infections) mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. This misdirected…
Read article ›Feb 11, 2026
A Guide to Autoimmune Disease Research in 2026
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system (normally responsible for fighting infections) mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. This misdirected…
Read article ›Feb 3, 2026
Roche Advances New Weight Loss Drug After Promising Trial Results
Roche AG has reported strong results from a mid-stage clinical trial of its experimental weight loss drug, CT-388, showing that…
Read article ›Jan 28, 2026
Neurological and Blood Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system (normally responsible for fighting infections) mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. This misdirected…
Read article ›Jan 26, 2026
Maladies auto-immunes gastro-intestinales et dermatologiques
Les maladies auto-immunes surviennent lorsque le système immunitaire (normalement chargé de lutter contre les infections) attaque par erreur…
Read article ›Jan 22, 2026
Gastrointestinal and Dermatological Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system (normally responsible for fighting infections) mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. This misdirected…
Read article ›Jan 22, 2026
Maladies auto-immunes endocriniennes et leurs symptômes
Bienvenue dans la partie 2 de notre série en cours consacrée aux maladies auto-immunes. Aujourd’hui, nous allons nous pencher sur…
Read article ›Jan 19, 2026
Endocrine Autoimmune Diseases and Their Symptoms
Welcome to Part 2 of our ongoing series covering autoimmune diseases. Today we'll be learning about autoimmune diseases that specifically…
Read article ›Jan 19, 2026
Les maladies auto-immunes systémiques et leurs symptômes
Bienvenue dans la première partie d’une série en plusieurs volets consacrée à la classification relativement peu étudiée des maladies auto-immunes.…
Read article ›Jan 13, 2026
Systemic Autoimmune Diseases and Their Symptoms
Welcome to part one of a multi-part series exploring the relatively under-studied classification of Auto Immune Diseases. Over the course of…
Read article ›Jan 13, 2026
Gene Editing Could One Day Replace Cholesterol Drugs, Early Study Suggests
A small but groundbreaking new study hints that gene editing may one day offer a permanent fix for dangerously high…
Read article ›Dec 24, 2025
Eli Lilly’s New Obesity Drug Shows Powerful Weight Loss, But Side Effects Raise Concerns
Eli Lilly has reported impressive results from a large Phase 3 clinical trial of its experimental obesity drug, retatrutide. The…
Read article ›Dec 15, 2025
New Diabetes Pill Shows Ozempic-Level Weight Loss in New Study
A new clinical trial has some exciting news for people with type 2 diabetes: a daily pill utilizing the molecule orforglipron helped…
Read article ›Dec 10, 2025
GLP-1 Agonists: Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about the science behind today’s most talked-about diabetes and weight-management treatments? Our new, four-part blog series on GLP-1 Agonists…
Read article ›Nov 18, 2025
GLP-1 Agonists: Looking to the Future
Following the success of Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and other GLP-1 receptor agonists, pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop the next wave…
Read article ›Nov 12, 2025
GLP-1 Agonists: Making the Informed Choice
Curious about the science behind today’s most talked-about diabetes and weight-management treatments? Our new, four-part blog series on GLP-1 Agonists…
Read article ›Nov 6, 2025
GLP-1 Agonists: What They Are & What Makes Them Unique
Curious about the science behind today’s most talked-about diabetes and weight-management treatments? Our new, four-part blog series on GLP-1 Agonists…
Read article ›Nov 4, 2025
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Show Promise in Boosting Cancer Immunotherapy
The mRNA technology behind the COVID-19 vaccines that saved millions of lives during the pandemic may also help fight cancer,…
Read article ›Nov 3, 2025
Mounjaro Shows Promise for Kids and Teens with Type 2 Diabetes
Mounjaro Shows Promise for Kids and Teens with Type 2 Diabetes Eli Lilly’s diabetes drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is moving closer…
Read article ›Sep 18, 2025
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