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  "id": 3512976,
  "title": "Scientists may have found a shortcut to calorie restriction’s anti-aging benefits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/scientists-may-have-found-a-shortcut-to-calorie-restrictions-anti-3512976",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-26T13:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
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    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260826055508.htm"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Scientists may have discovered a potential shortcut to the anti-aging benefits of calorie restriction, according to a study published in Nature Aging. Researchers from Yale University found that reducing calorie intake by 14% over a two-year period led to a significant decrease in the levels of complement component 3 (C3), an immune protein. This decrease in C3 is believed to be linked to a reduction in chronic inflammation, which is considered a major factor in aging and age-related diseases. The study, which involved 42 participants who followed a moderate calorie restriction diet without experiencing any detrimental effects on growth or reproduction, suggests that targeting the inflammatory response through C3 levels could be a viable approach for extending lifespan and promoting healthier aging in humans.",
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        "title": "Scientists may have found a shortcut to calorie restriction’s anti-aging benefits",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/scientists-may-have-found-a-shortcut-to-calorie-restrictions-anti",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:00:53.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}