Daily Science Brief · August 26th

Storyflo Health — Daily Health Brief · Aug 26, 2026 · 2m

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Chloe, August 26th. Quick run through ten health stories — let's start with the longevity piece. Let's get into it. First, from ScienceAlert. Experimental Drug Makes Obese Mice Burn Fat Without Losing Muscle – Or Eating Less. Most weight-loss drugs work largely by reducing appetite and food intake. But an experimental compound appears to work differently: In mice, it helps the body use more of the energy it takes in. The approach could offer another way to tackle obesity. Instead of only reducing calorie intake, a treatment might also increase…