The pesticide chlorpyrifos, sprayed on fruits and vegetables, slows calorie burning in the brown adipose tissue of mice, causing the body to store these extra calories and promoting obesity.

A combination of two senolytics, or compounds that fight cellular senescence, called dastinib and quercetin benefited spinal health in mice with disc degenerative issues.

The microbiomes of people who were resistant to successful weight loss had gut microbiomes that were less diverse, had lower growth rates, and had more inflammation.

Dietary compounds known as prebiotics — found in apples, onions, bananas, leeks, and artichokes — feed our healthy gut bacteria and may play an important role in correcting circadian rhythm disruption.