Health summaries

Explore trends outside thealgorithmYouTubeInstagramTikTok
Foods that improve your mental and brain health

Foods that improve your mental and brain health

Dr. William Lee explains how the gut microbiome connects diet to the brain and which foods reduce the inflammation underlying depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline.

How food rewrites your genetic instructions

How food rewrites your genetic instructions

Dr. Lucia Aronica explains how foods activate or silence key genes and why epigenetics puts 75% of your health in your own hands through what you eat every day.

How your brain regulates sugar consumption

How your brain regulates sugar consumption

Discover the two neural pathways that control sugar appetite, the role of dopamine, and evidence-based strategies to reduce cravings and manage blood glucose.

Protein powders: heavy metals and how to choose wisely

Protein powders: heavy metals and how to choose wisely

47% of America's best-selling protein powders exceed California lead limits. Learn how to identify cleaner, more transparent supplement brands.

Somatic mutations: what they are and how they affect health

Somatic mutations: what they are and how they affect health

Your DNA accumulates new mutations every day. Science explains how this drives cancer, Alzheimer's, and aging, and what lifestyle habits can help.

How childhood trauma changes your adult biology

How childhood trauma changes your adult biology

Dr. Burke Harris explains how adverse childhood experiences rewire the nervous system and what evidence-based practices can help you heal and regain control.

Why hair turns gray: biology and practical solutions

Why hair turns gray: biology and practical solutions

Hair graying is not just about aging. Oxidative stress, stem cell exhaustion, and mitochondrial dysfunction drive it, and there are evidence-based ways to slow the process.

3HA: the tryptophan molecule that extends lifespan

3HA: the tryptophan molecule that extends lifespan

3-hydroxyanthranilic acid (3HA) extends lifespan in worms and mice. We review the state of research on this preclinical longevity molecule.

Unregulated peptides: what the science actually says

Unregulated peptides: what the science actually says

A drug development scientist explains why research-use-only peptides lack the data needed to be considered safe or effective, and what the process actually requires.

Stopping GLP-1 treatment: weight regain and health outcomes

Stopping GLP-1 treatment: weight regain and health outcomes

When you stop a GLP-1, about two thirds of the weight lost comes back within a year. Here is what the evidence says about cessation and what to expect.

How to regulate emotions without suppressing feelings

How to regulate emotions without suppressing feelings

Practical guide to anxiety, acceptance, emotional vocabulary, and deliberate response so you can regulate emotions without denying or exploding.

How hydroquinone and tretinoin improve visible skin aging

How hydroquinone and tretinoin improve visible skin aging

Dermatology based routine with hydroquinone and tretinoin: how to cycle, combine, and protect the skin barrier to improve tone and firmness safely.

Three hunger types that drive overeating and weight gain

Three hunger types that drive overeating and weight gain

Practical guide to physical, hedonic, and conditioned hunger, with behavior strategies to reduce overeating and improve long term weight control.

Seven skin signs that point to chronically high insulin

Seven skin signs that point to chronically high insulin

A practical guide to seven skin signs of high insulin, the lab tests to request, and the diet changes that can improve skin health.

Rapamycin trial for frailty resilience and longevity

Rapamycin trial for frailty resilience and longevity

A clear summary of the rapamycin trial in adults over 65, covering dose, safety, biomarkers, frailty endpoints, and functional health goals.