The science, distilled
Lab Notes
A daily, weekly and monthly briefing of what we found interesting in fitness and nutrition research — claims checked, studies scored, video analyses broken down.
May 2026
12 editions curated
Aspirin, Liver Fat, and Melatonin: What the Science Says This Week
Lab Notes: Week of May 18, 2026
May 11, 2026
Statin Risks, Walnut Wins, and LDL Targets: Lab Notes, May 11
This week’s science breakdown: diabetes, heart health, and smarter fat choices
May 19, 2026
Stretch to Grow? New Science on Static Stretching and Muscle Gains
May 19, 2026 | Lab Notes
May 18, 2026
Collagen Breakthroughs, Sleep & Hunger, and the Carb Debate: Lab Notes May 18
New research reveals how collagen peptides affect skin tone, how sleep loss drives hunger, and whether carbs are truly essential — all in today’s science digest.
May 17, 2026
Melatonin's Heart Health Breakthrough: What the Latest Trials Reveal
New clinical evidence sheds light on melatonin’s role in heart failure management and long-term cardiovascular safety
May 16, 2026
Aspirin for Healthy Seniors? New Evidence Questions Long-Held Beliefs
May 15, 2026
Creatine Cleared: What the Science Really Says
May 15, 2026 | Lab Notes
May 14, 2026
FGF-21, Liver Fat, and Belly Fat: What’s Really Driving Metabolic Health?
May 14, 2026 | Lab Notes
May 13, 2026
Muscle Gains Reimagined: Volume, Aging, and Lactate Secrets
New research challenges old dogmas on training volume, aging muscle, and lactate's role in hypertrophy
May 12, 2026
Liver Health Alert: What’s Really Harming Your Liver?
New research reveals surprising dietary culprits and powerful fixes for liver fat—even without calorie cuts.
May 11, 2026
Statin Science Settled: Diabetes Risk vs. Heart Protection
New Evidence Clarifies Longstanding Controversies Around Statin Use
May 10, 2026
Protein Myths Busted: What Science Really Says About Recovery
May 10, 2026 | Lab Notes