Health

A clinical trial of 500 patients found that a daily pill called daraxonrasib doubled survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, which is the world's deadliest cancer. The pill had fewer side effects than chemotherapy.

Aging is accompanied by changes in various bodily metrics, including kidney and liver filtration, red blood cell size, lymphocyte counts, and insulin sensitivity. These changes can be tracked over time using biomarkers such as eGFR, hemoglobin A1c, and others.

Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a nasal spray that appears to reverse brain aging by calming inflammation and restoring the brain's energy systems. After just two doses, memory and cognitive function improved for months.

A recent study found a 2% annual rise in colorectal cancer incidence among young people in the US over the past few decades, according to research. Possible causes include general health issues, ultra-processed foods, and consumption of red and/or processed meats.

Sweden has officially become a smoke-free country with a 20% decrease in smoking rates over the past decade, with fewer than five percent of Swedes now smoking regularly.