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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.
April 2026
12 editions curated
New Breakthroughs in Heart Health, Protein Absorption, and More
Lab Notes: Week of April 20, 2026
Apr 25, 2026
Lab Notes: April 25, 2026 – Hormones, Habits, and Hidden Incentives
From brain scans to blood tests, here’s what the science says about weight loss, stress, and doctor incentives this week.
Apr 24, 2026
Sprint to Survive: The Science of Short Bursts, Fat Metabolism, and Longevity
Daily Lab Notes | April 24, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
Cold Plunge Realities: What Science Says About Recovery
Daily Lab Notes | April 22, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
Hair, Mitochondria, and Kidney Health: Lab Notes, April 21
New evidence links NAD+ to hair pigmentation, while kidney disease trials reveal mitochondrial benefits from NR and CoQ10.
Apr 20, 2026
Butter Warnings, Heart Drugs, and Creatine Breakthroughs: Lab Notes, April 20
New findings on evolocumab's hidden risks, creatine benefits in kidney patients, and a curious butter controversy
Apr 19, 2026
Cholesterol Revolution: New Evidence Redefines Heart Health
April 19, 2026 | Lab Notes
Apr 18, 2026
Omega-3 Breakthroughs, Muscle Preservation, and Stretching Myths Debunked
Lab Notes – April 18, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
Nighttime Protein Secrets: What Science Really Says
Daily Lab Notes — April 17, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
Zinc, Saline, and Iodine: The Science Behind Cold-Fighting Hacks
From $2 remedies to nasal sprays, we break down what actually works for colds — and what’s just hype.
Apr 15, 2026
Salt's Hidden Risk & Muscle Growth Myths Unveiled
April 15, 2026 Lab Notes
Apr 14, 2026
Sugar, Muscle Gains & Liver Health: April 14 Lab Notes
Daily science-backed insights on nutrition and fitness