5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  A study found that close social networks with 'hasslers' can accelerate biological aging by 1.5% per additional hassler.

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  Chronic stress from negative social ties is linked to worse mental health and greater multimorbidity.

• 3

  Smart Underwear can continuously monitor gut microbial activity, providing insights into diet-microbiome interactions.

• 4

  Engineered Listeria monocytogenes shows promise as a targeted drug delivery system for cancer treatment.

• 5

  GLP-1 receptor agonists are associated with increased rates of hair shedding, suggesting a need for patient awareness.