Higher ‘bad’ cholesterol levels may help Sardinia’s seniors live longer, study finds

Higher LDL cholesterol levels (≥130 mg/dL) were linked to longer survival in Sardinian nonagenarians, challenging the conventional belief that lower cholesterol is always better. However, very high cholesterol levels, particularly…

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What can bears, tardigrades, and worms teach us about surviving deep space?

Scientists are exploring how animal models—hibernators, extremophiles, and small organisms—can help counteract the health risks of long-duration space travel, using AI-driven monitoring to translate these findings into astronaut solutions.

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