Scientists reverse liver cell aging and cut Alzheimer’s-linked protein in half

A surprising discovery suggests that rejuvenating the liver could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease. USC researchers found that an experimental drug restored aging liver cells in rats, cutting levels of an Alzheimer’s-linked protein in half and bringing bad cholesterol down to youthful levels. The treatment also revived a previously unknown communication system that helps liver cells remove harmful substances from the bloodstream.


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Your gut bacteria could be changing how many calories you absorb

Scientists have developed a model showing that gut bacteria play a surprisingly important role in how many calories we absorb, meaning food labels may not tell the full story. In a controlled study, people eating a high-fiber diet absorbed about 116 fewer calories per day than those eating a typical Western diet, without feeling hungrier.


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Rewarding Loyalty, Not Protecting an Investment: Texas Court Extends Forfeiture-for-Competition Rule Beyond Executive Compensation

Texas law draws a narrow line between a covenant that restricts an employee’s ability to compete and an incentive that rewards the employee for choosing not to do so. In Afzal v. Ramineni, 2026 WL 2268582 (Tex. App.—Beaumont Aug. 6, 2026, pet. filed), the Beaumont Court of Appeals carried that distinction beyond the restricted-stock incentive... Continue Reading


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How Do I Communicate Reminders to a Parent With Dementia?

Sponsored “Mom, remember, your appointment is tomorrow at 10.” “I know. You already told me.” Then an hour later: “What time is...


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Less than 42 minutes of bright daylight linked to higher dementia risk

Getting more daylight could be linked to a surprisingly powerful benefit for brain health. In a study of more than 87,000 adults, researchers found that higher daytime light exposure was associated with a 16% lower risk of dementia, with longer exposure to bright light linked to even greater reductions. Remarkably, getting less than 42 minutes of bright daylight daily was a stronger predictor of dementia than six established risk factors.


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