The UroPanc study is validating a urine test to diagnose early-stage pancreatic cancer. The test measures 3 protein biomarkers in the urine, which detects early-stage pancreatic cancer with 95% accuracy so far.

Exosomes may be able to repair sun-damaged skin. Researchers made 3-D exosomes from human skin cells, which increased skin thickness and collagen more than retinoid cream, 2-D exosomes and stem cells.

A study found that physically active older adults had bacterial differences compared to sedentary adults. Mice were colonized with bacteria from the adults; mice with the physically active bacteria had increased grip strength.

In the VITAL study, those who took omega-3 supplements had a reduction in heart attacks. Vitamin D supplementation was associated with a significant reduction in total cancer mortality.