Testosterone improves fat distribution for older women

As we age, the amount and distribution of fat in our bodies changes. Most fat is subcutaneous—meaning it is stored just under the skin. Subcutaneous fat generally does not have detrimental health impacts. In fact, we need ...

Could a gut microbe influence muscle strength?

The trillions of microbes living in the human gut are increasingly recognized as important partners in human health. Scientists have linked the gut microbiome to several aspects of health, from metabolism and immunity to ...

How inflammation may prime the gut for cancer

Chronic inflammation can raise a person's risk of cancer, and a new study reveals key details about how that might happen in the gut and points to better ways to identify and reduce risk. Scientists at the Broad Institute ...

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