What biological dentistry is and how it connects oral health to systemic disease

Biological dentistry is an approach to oral healthcare that views the teeth, gums, and jaw as part of an interconnected biological system, where dental materials, infections, and procedures can influence systemic health through immune, neurological, and inflammatory pathways. That definition captures a shift that is still under-recognised in mainstream care. Conventional dentistry has historically focused…

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ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH

The pill made from someone else’s microbiome

Gut health firm Viome has announced a partnership with Microsoft to build an AI infrastructure for the human microbiome - a move that could mark the next frontier in personalised health. At first glance, it sounds like a routine tech deal. In reality, it’s a major step toward programmable biology. Inside the partnership Viome’s goal…

February 6, 20260Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Obesity crisis

Metabolic ill health will cost the global economy trillions

McKinsey Health Institute recently released a 59-page report on global metabolic health — and the numbers are impossible to ignore. Around 900 million adults worldwide are obese, and more than 20 chronic diseases, from diabetes to dementia, are directly linked to obesity. The economic impact is equally severe: $2.76 trillion in GDP could be wiped…

February 1, 20260Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

Thymosin Alpha-1: Can This Peptide Fight Inflammation, Infection and Fatigue?

Thymosin Alpha-1 isn’t new. It’s not being whispered about in underground forums or passed around in black-labelled bottles. In fact, this peptide has been used in clinical settings for more than three decades — particularly in countries like China — as a treatment for chronic viral infections and immune dysfunction. But in recent years, it’s…

January 3, 20260Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

What is your metabolic age and how do you calculate it?

You're familiar with your chronological age, but there’s another measure that could be even more relevant when it comes to your health—your metabolic age. This lesser-known metric gives you an idea of how your body is aging on the inside, and it’s often a better indicator of overall health than the number of candles on…

December 13, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

BUSINESS

The tech billionaires betting big on longevity

If you had billions in the bank, where would you invest? For some of the world’s wealthiest tech entrepreneurs, the answer is simple - developing life-extending technology so they can stick around a little longer to enjoy their riches. From reversing aging to regenerative medicine, these industry giants are pouring their fortunes into making a…

December 7, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

cjc-1295 growth hormone peptide benefits

HEALTH

Should you take the CJC-1295 growth hormone peptide?

Dr Neil Paulvin has a polite way of talking about the elephant in the room. One minute he’s breaking down growth hormone peptides like CJC-1295 - what they’re used for, how they stack up against Tesamorelin, and why they don’t always move the needle on your lab work. The next, he’s explaining how podcast superstar…

December 2, 20250Comments

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HEALTH

The Wild West of peptides: what BPC-157 can and can’t do

There are very few compounds that can make a functional medicine doctor sound like a bouncer, but BPC-157 manages it. “It’s become a bit like the Wild West,” says Dr Neil Paulvin, a Manhattan-based physician who specialises in functional and regenerative medicine. He’s talking about peptides, and specifically the one that’s gone from underground bodybuilding…

December 2, 20250Comments

ByUnfiltered

NUTRITION

World’s first longevity bar claims to be “healthier than a healthy meal”

Can a 15g protein bar really be “healthier than a healthy meal”? That’s the claim made by Novos, which recently launched what it calls “the world’s first and only longevity bar.” It’s a bold promise — and not the only one. The claims Novos says its bar is: “The healthiest nutrition bar ever created” …

November 25, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

What are NAD injections and do they actually work?

The longevity crowd has a new favourite molecule—and this time, they’re injecting it. NAD (short for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in every cell in your body, where it plays a critical role in cellular energy production, DNA repair, and metabolic function. As we age, NAD levels decline. That decline has been linked…

November 17, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

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