Medical research and public health — studies, clinical trials, and discoveries improving human health.
Scientists find the whole grain “sweet spot” for better heart health
# Scientists Identify Optimal Whole Grain Intake for Cardiovascular Protection Consuming four to six servings of whole grains daily produces measurab…
Scientists reversed biological age in older adults in just 4 weeks
Researchers at Stanford University have demonstrated that dietary changes can reverse biological age markers in older adults within a remarkably short…
Nearly 10,000 patients reveal what works best for knee arthritis pain relief
# Knee Braces Beat High-Tech Options for Osteoarthritis Pain, Analysis of Nearly 10,000 Patients Shows Researchers conducting a sweeping analysis of …
LSD could be approved for anxiety in the US in 2027
# LSD Moves Toward FDA Approval for Anxiety Treatment by 2027 A late-stage clinical trial has demonstrated that lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) redu…
Smelling chocolate helped men complete more reps without feeling more tired
# Chocolate Aroma Boosts Workout Performance in Men, Study Shows Researchers found that inhaling the scent of chocolate enhanced exercise performance…
How better ways of screening drugs could soon lead to thousands fewer animal tests
# Better Drug Screening Technology Could Dramatically Reduce Animal Testing Researchers developing organ-on-a-chip devices and organoids have demonst…
Scientists find a hidden cause of high blood pressure that routine tests can miss
# Wearable Device Uncovers Hidden Nighttime Hormonal Pattern Driving Undetected High Blood Pressure Researchers have identified a nighttime hormone s…
Popular sweetener byproduct damages DNA in human cells
# Popular Sweetener Byproduct Damages DNA in Human Cells Researchers have identified a concerning health effect from sucralose, the artificial sweete…
Reading for pleasure boosts memory, empathy and mental health
# Reading for Pleasure Strengthens Memory, Empathy and Mental Health Recreational reading habits have declined across developed nations, yet the cogn…
Scientists discover strange link between low vitamin D and pain
Researchers have identified a striking association between vitamin D deficiency and heightened pain following breast cancer surgery, opening new quest…
Cancer is rising in younger adults. Faster biological aging may help explain why
A growing epidemic of early-onset cancers in younger adults may stem from accelerated biological aging across recent generations, according to new res…
Hidden brain wiring may help keep the mind sharp as gray matter shrinks
# Brain's Hidden Wiring May Protect Cognition During Aging Researchers have identified a neural compensation mechanism that may help preserve cogniti…
Brain implant lets people with paralysis speak and gesture at the same time
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a brain implant system that allows paralyzed individuals to control both speech and hand gestures at…
Most men don’t know dairy is linked to prostate cancer risk
# Most Men Unaware of Dairy-Prostate Cancer Link, Survey Finds A new survey reveals a significant gap in public knowledge about prostate cancer risk …
Ozempic and Wegovy may raise hair loss risk in some men
# GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Hair Loss in Genetically Susceptible Men Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound may trigger hair loss in men predisposed to male-patte…
AI uncovers hidden Ozempic side effects across 400,000 Reddit posts
Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze 400,000 Reddit posts and identified potential side effects from weight-loss and diabetes drugs tha…
Scientists discover a hidden switch that shuts down inflammation
# Scientists Discover Natural Immune "Off Switch" That Could Transform Treatment of Chronic Inflammation Researchers have identified a biological mec…
A hidden compound in healthy foods may worsen IBD
# Natural Compound in Healthy Foods May Trigger Inflammatory Bowel Disease A natural compound present in nutrient-dense foods like spinach, almonds, …
Magnetic nanoparticles detect amoxicillin allergy with 98% sensitivity in early tests
# Magnetic Nanoparticles Offer New Path to Diagnosing Amoxicillin Allergy Researchers at the University of Malaga have engineered a diagnostic tool u…
Who really needs a heart calcium scan?
# Coronary Calcium Scans Show Modest Benefit for Select Patients, Study Finds A decade-long investigation of over 6,000 adults challenges the routine…
Scientists find Ozempic may slow aging itself
# Scientists Find Ozempic May Slow Aging Itself Researchers have discovered that semaglutide, the active ingredient in the diabetes and weight-loss d…
Scientists find a way to break pancreatic cancer’s protective shield
Pancreatic cancer ranks among the deadliest malignancies, with a five-year survival rate below 12 percent. A major reason for this grim outlook is the…
Why do some salivary glands fail? Researchers point to hidden cell stress
# Hidden Cell Stress Reveals Why Salivary Glands Stop Working Researchers have identified a cellular stress mechanism that explains why salivary glan…
Study of 1.9 million people finds a striking link between ADHD and gut problems
# ADHD Linked to Double the Rate of Constipation and Other Digestive Disorders A large epidemiological study of 1.9 million people reveals a striking…
As antibiotic resistance grows, researchers turn to copper to fight infections
# Copper Emerges as Natural Defense Against Antibiotic-Resistant Urinary Infections Researchers at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biome…
Too much light at night may quietly reshape your heart
Researchers have identified a new cardiovascular risk linked to bedroom light exposure during sleep. A study of over 11,000 participants found that ni…
Your next prescription could be treating a side effect from the last one
# Prescription Cascades: When Drug Side Effects Trigger New Medications Researchers at a major Ontario institution have documented a troubling patter…
How to build powerful microhabits for your wellbeing – and keep them
# Microhabits Deliver Real Wellbeing Gains Without Requiring Hours of Practice Short bursts of mindfulness practice work as well as extended sessions…
Your gut microbiome may be more contagious than scientists thought
# Your Gut Microbiome May Be More Contagious Than Scientists Thought Gut bacteria spread between people far more readily than researchers previously …
Scientists find a new weakness in treatment-resistant prostate cancer
# Scientists Identify Drug Combination to Reverse Treatment-Resistant Prostate Cancer Prostate cancers that survive standard hormone therapies often …
MIT scientists develop injectable “mini livers” that work inside the body
MIT engineers have created injectable tissue constructs that function as miniature livers within the body, offering a potential alternative to organ t…
Cialis linked to higher glaucoma risk in large study
A large epidemiological study of nearly 74,000 men reveals that long-term use of tadalafil (Cialis) correlates with elevated risk of glaucoma and rela…
Bursts of ‘pink noise’ during sleep seem to help clear waste from brain
# Pink Noise During Sleep May Boost Brain's Waste-Clearing System The sleeping brain actively removes metabolic waste through a process called the gl…
Scientists find a bone-building switch that could fight osteoporosis
# Scientists Discover Bone-Building Switch That May Combat Osteoporosis Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism for building stronger bones…
Ozempic and Wegovy linked to nearly 40% fewer asthma attacks
# Ozempic and Wegovy Show Promise in Reducing Asthma Attacks, Large Study Finds Semaglutide, the active ingredient in the diabetes drug Ozempic and t…
Common dry-cleaning chemical linked to triple the risk of liver scarring
Tetrachloroethylene, a solvent used in dry cleaning for decades, appears to pose a serious liver threat at levels currently found in many Americans, a…
Cancer cases could surge 67% worldwide by 2050
Global cancer diagnoses reached nearly 21 million people in 2024, with 9.8 million deaths attributed to the disease. The World Health Organization pro…
Common painkiller use in early pregnancy linked to smaller ovaries and testes
# Paracetamol Use in Early Pregnancy Associated with Reduced Gonadal Size in Offspring Prenatal exposure to paracetamol, one of the most widely used …
Ozempic and Wegovy may have an unexpected mental health benefit
Semaglutide, the drug sold as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss, shows a striking association with reduced psychiatric hospitalizations …
Your personality may be more genetic than scientists realized
# Genetic Architecture of Personality Expands, Revealing Links to Health and Life Outcomes Researchers have identified more than 1,200 genetic varian…
Zapping the face could boost brain signalling and memory
Researchers have discovered that electrical stimulation applied to a facial nerve enhances communication between brain cells and improves memory perfo…
Changing the antibiotic playbook to catch an ESKAPE artist
# Rethinking Antibiotic Strategy as Staph Aureus Evolves Beyond Penicillin Staphylococcus aureus once fell easily to penicillin. Alexander Fleming's …
Scientists find breast cancer cells hiding behind protective “shields”
# Scientists Map Breast Tumors and Discover Cancer Cells Hidden Behind Protective Barriers Researchers have identified dormant breast cancer cells tu…
Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men
Researchers have identified a troubling link between elevated blood tyrosine levels and reduced lifespan in men, according to a large epidemiological …
Scientists discover a hidden problem with this popular sugar substitute
# Sorbitol's Hidden Metabolic Risk Rivals High-Fructose Harm Sorbitol, the ubiquitous sweetener in sugar-free gums, candies, and diet foods, poses a …
This lifestyle program improved cognition 55% more than basic health advice
Researchers testing intensive lifestyle interventions in older adults found that structured programs combining exercise, diet modification, cognitive …
Laughter therapy may help people with chronic lung disease
# Laughter Therapy Shows Promise for COPD Patients in Small Clinical Trial A short course of self-directed laughter therapy improved breathing functi…
Growing up socially isolated linked to young people becoming NEET
# Social Isolation in Childhood Linked to NEET Status in Young Adults British researchers have identified a troubling connection between childhood so…
Scientists find a weak spot in one of the deadliest brain cancers
Researchers have identified a potential vulnerability in glioblastoma, one of the brain's most aggressive and lethal cancers. Scientists discovered th…
Compound in blueberries may help muscle cells burn excess fat
Japanese researchers have isolated pterostilbene, a plant compound abundant in blueberries and grapes, as a potential tool for reducing pathological f…
Heart disease and kidney disease can fuel each other. New guidelines aim to break the cycle
# Heart and Kidney Disease Form a Dangerous Cycle. New Guidelines Promise a Way to Break It Cardiologists and nephrologists have long observed that h…
US study tests psilocybin to fight cancer side effects
# US Study Tests Psilocybin to Counter Chemotherapy Side Effects Researchers in the United States are investigating whether psilocybin, the active co…
Stanford scientists discover a seafood that can reverse signs of aging
# Stanford Researchers Find Sea Squirt Compound Reverses Aging Signs in Mice Stanford scientists have identified a natural compound in edible sea squ…
New injectable treatment helps the brain rebuild after stroke
Researchers at Duke University have developed an injectable treatment that restores brain function after stroke by triggering regeneration of damaged …
Study reveals pupils most at risk of school suspension and what may help them
# Study Maps Risk Factors Behind School Suspensions Researchers at The University of Manchester have identified the constellation of factors that pus…
A longer exhale may push your brain toward bolder decisions
# Controlled Breathing Shifts Brain Into Risk-Taking Mode Through Heart and Reward Pathways Researchers have discovered that deliberately slowing you…
How worried should we be about the invasive mosquitoes in the UK?
# Invasive Mosquitoes Breeding in East London Raise Disease Concerns Invasive mosquitoes capable of transmitting dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika …
Each extra hour of prolonged sitting linked to 9% higher cancer death risk
# Uninterrupted Sitting Raises Cancer Mortality Risk by 9% Per Hour, Study Shows Each additional hour spent sitting without breaks correlates with a …
ADHD may have a surprising creative advantage
# ADHD's Hidden Creative Edge: How Scattered Focus Fuels Innovation Researchers have identified an unexpected benefit buried within attention deficit…
Pig kidney kept a man off dialysis for nine months in world first
# Pig Kidney Transplant Sustains Man for Nine Months, Setting New Duration Record A genetically modified pig kidney functioned in a human recipient f…
Psilocybin could prevent common and debilitating chemotherapy side effect
# Psilocybin Shows Promise in Blocking Chemotherapy Nerve Damage Chemotherapy patients often face a cruel trade-off. The drugs that kill cancer cells…
Money problems may age your brain faster
Chronic financial stress during early and middle adulthood accelerates brain aging and impairs cognitive function by the fifth decade of life, accordi…
Alzheimer’s may leave a mark on the brain long before plaques appear
# Early Brain Changes in Alzheimer's Emerge Years Before Detectable Plaques Brain alterations linked to Alzheimer's disease begin at least seven year…
Obesity leaves a lasting memory in immune cells
Obesity appears to create a lasting molecular signature within immune cells that survives weight loss for five to ten years, according to research exa…
Your neighborhood in your 20s may shape your heart decades later
# Where You Live in Your 20s Leaves a Mark on Your Heart Decades Later The neighborhood you call home during your twenties plants seeds that may grow…
Too much coffee may weaken bones, study finds
Researchers tracking nearly 10,000 older women over a decade found a link between heavy coffee consumption and reduced bone density, while tea drinker…
“Broken heart syndrome” can look just like a heart attack. This test can tell them apart
# New Blood Test Distinguishes "Broken Heart Syndrome" From Heart Attacks Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, colloquially known as "broken heart syndrome," pr…
Goodbye CPAP? New sleep apnea pill cuts breathing events by 44%
# New Sleep Apnea Pill Shows Promise as CPAP Alternative Researchers testing AD109, an experimental oral medication, documented a 44% reduction in br…
Reaching 90 without dementia doesn’t mean you’re in the clear
# Cognitive Health at 90 Shows Persistent Disparities, But Some Defy Risk Factors Researchers tracking people over 90 have identified a paradox: reac…
High blood sugar may help cancer cells hide from the immune system
# High Blood Sugar Creates Cancer's Invisibility Cloak Cancer cells exploit elevated glucose levels to construct a protective sugar-coated barrier th…
Mindfulness may lower blood pressure in just 8 weeks
# Mindfulness Training Shows Promise for Blood Pressure Reduction in Eight Weeks A new analysis reveals that mindfulness, gratitude, and optimism tra…
How Ukraine created world-leading prostheses amid the chaos of war
# Ukraine's War-Driven Prosthetics Revolution Creates Global Model for Limb Replacement Ukraine has emerged as an unexpected leader in prosthetic tec…
One injection could keep osteoarthritis drugs working for weeks
# Injectable Gel Offers Extended Drug Release for Osteoarthritis Treatment Researchers have developed an injectable gel formulation that lodges insid…
National survey measures full financial burden of community sport in Australia
# The Hidden Cost of Kids' Sports in Australia: New Study Reveals Financial Burden Families Face A comprehensive national survey conducted by Federat…
Popular sweeteners may leave effects that last for generations
# Zero-Calorie Sweeteners May Alter Gut Health Across Multiple Generations, Study Finds New research reveals that two common artificial sweeteners us…
How our bodies adapt to extreme temperatures – until it gets too hot
# How Our Bodies Adapt to Extreme Temperatures, and Why Heat Has Hard Limits Humans have remarkable capacity to adjust to extreme temperatures throug…
Should we all be taking low doses of lithium to prevent Alzheimer’s?
# Low-Dose Lithium as Dementia Prevention: Scientists Launch Human Trial to Test Promising Animal Results Lithium orotate, a form of the mood-stabili…
Common supplements rival antibiotics for severe gum disease
# Common Supplements Match Antibiotics for Severe Gum Disease Treatment Omega-3 fatty acids and low-dose aspirin proved as effective as antibiotics f…
HEPA air purifiers may boost brain function after just one month
Researchers have discovered that high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration produces measurable cognitive improvements in adults over 40 within…
Your sleep may be hiding an early clue to Alzheimer’s
Sleep fragmentation in middle-aged adults predicts future Alzheimer's risk, according to research linking frequent micro-awakenings to elevated geneti…
Scientists discover a brain “brake” that can shut down chronic pain
# Scientists Discover Brain "Brake" That Blocks Chronic Pain in Mice Researchers have identified a neural mechanism that acts as a biological brake o…
Your genes may decide whether a low-carb diet sends cholesterol soaring
# Genetic Variation May Explain Why Low-Carb Diets Affect Cholesterol Differently Your genes play a decisive role in how your body responds to low-ca…
Airborne tuberculosis bacteria may mutate as they dry, revealing a target to curb drug resistance
Tuberculosis bacteria mutate while airborne and drying, according to research from Weill Cornell Medicine that reveals how the pathogen generates anti…
Long-term melatonin use linked to 90% higher heart failure risk
# Long-Term Melatonin Use Linked to Dramatically Higher Heart Failure Risk A large preliminary study found that people taking melatonin chronically d…
Keto diet cut liver fat by 67% in a clinical trial
A ketogenic diet produced more dramatic reductions in liver fat than competing approaches in a head-to-head clinical trial, according to new research …
Scientists tested 212 plant-based meat alternatives. Every one contained fungal toxins
# Every Plant-Based Meat Alternative Tested Contained Fungal Toxins, UK Study Finds British researchers have identified mycotoxins in every single pl…
A common vape flavoring may disrupt early embryo development
# Vape Flavoring Vanillin Disrupts Early Embryo Development in Lab Study Vanillin, a vanilla flavoring compound widely used in e-cigarettes, interfer…
Researchers followed 400,000 kids for 20 years and found a lasting pre-K advantage
# Two Decades of Data Confirm Pre-K Benefits Persist Through High School A longitudinal study tracking 400,000 students over 20 years reveals that ch…
Smart nanoparticles light up brain cancer and destroy what surgery misses
# Smart Nanoparticles Target Hidden Brain Cancer After Surgery Researchers have engineered nanoparticles that perform dual roles in treating glioblas…
Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise prostate cancer risk by 30%
# Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 30% Higher Prostate Cancer Risk in Men Researchers conducting a nationally representative study of over 17,000 U.S.…
Vitamin C won’t prevent most colds, but it may do one small thing
# Vitamin C and the Common Cold: What the Science Actually Shows The popular notion that megadoses of vitamin C prevent colds originated with Nobel l…
What you eat before age 2 may affect your health 70 years later
# Early Sugar Exposure Linked to Health Outcomes Seven Decades Later Researchers have uncovered compelling evidence that sugar consumption during inf…
A missing color in indoor light may help prevent myopia
# Indoor Lighting May Hide Key Ingredient for Healthy Vision A wavelength of light absent from most indoor LED bulbs appears essential for preventing…
Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk
# Shingles Vaccine Associated With Lower Dementia Risk in Large Study A study of more than 500,000 older adults found that those vaccinated against s…
Scientists may have found a shortcut to calorie restriction’s anti-aging benefits
# Immune Protein C3 Emerges as Key Target for Anti-Aging Without Dieting Researchers have identified a molecular pathway that could allow people to g…
Turmeric compound may protect blood vessels from diabetes damage
Researchers have discovered that curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may shield blood vessels from diabetes-related damage in laboratory models…
The healthcare industry isn’t built for coming off medication
# The Healthcare System Lacks Infrastructure for Safe Medication Discontinuation The healthcare industry prioritizes initiating drug therapy over dis…
Depression may shut down the brain’s ability to make new neurons
# Depression Impairs Brain's Neuron-Making Machinery, Study Reveals Researchers have identified a biological mechanism linking depression to reduced …
Even low-level traffic noise can reduce birdsong's stress-relieving effects
# Traffic Noise Erodes the Stress-Relief Power of Birdsong, New Research Shows Birdsong reduces stress and improves mental health in urban dwellers. …
Supercharged “natural killer” cells could be a powerful new cancer weapon
# Supercharged Natural Killer Cells Show Promise Against Solid Tumors Researchers have engineered natural killer cells to penetrate and fight solid t…
Will muscle-boosting meds be the next big thing after GLP-1 drugs?
# Muscle-Building Drugs Emerge as Next Frontier in Performance Medicine After GLP-1 receptor agonists transformed weight loss treatment, pharmaceutic…
Risk of dementia could be halved with use of metformin
# Metformin Use Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Long-Term Study Researchers have found that people with type 2 diabetes who take metformin show a su…
Diabetes drug metformin may halve the risk of dementia
# Metformin Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Long-Term Study Metformin, the most widely prescribed drug for type 2 diabetes, appears to cut dementia …
From back pain to cancer, how the interstitium could transform medicine
# The Hidden Network That Could Revolutionize How We Treat Disease The interstitium, a fluid-filled network surrounding every cell in the human body,…
Common medications may change your gut for years
# Common Medications Leave Lasting Imprints on Gut Bacteria, Years After Use Researchers have discovered that popular medications reshape the human g…
Bird flu is spreading. Your backyard feeder could make it worse
# Backyard Bird Feeders Pose H5N1 Transmission Risk During Australian Outbreak Australia's expanding bird flu outbreak has turned backyard bird feede…
Too much or too little sleep may make your body age faster
# Sleep Duration's Narrow Sweet Spot Linked to Slower Biological Aging Sleeping too little or too much accelerates aging at the cellular level, accor…
Screen time at ages 1 and 6 may matter more than parents realize
# Early Screen Exposure Linked to Learning Problems Years Later Excessive screen time during infancy and early childhood correlates with reduced acad…
Lack of sleep may cause anxiety by making us less adaptable to threats
# Sleep Deprivation Blocks Threat Adaptation, Triggering Anxiety Researchers have identified a biological mechanism linking sleep loss to anxiety. Wh…
How much water do you really need to drink to keep your brain sharp?
# How Much Water Does Your Brain Actually Need to Function Well Dehydration impairs cognitive performance, but the optimal daily water intake remains…
This common vitamin was linked to 13% better cognitive scores
Researchers have found a link between high-dose vitamin D supplementation and improved cognitive test scores in older adults experiencing early mental…
A major Alzheimer’s risk gene may shrink brain cells years before symptoms
Scientists have identified a molecular mechanism explaining how the Alzheimer's risk gene APOE4 damages the brain years before symptoms emerge, openin…
Tooth count may predict survival after pancreatic cancer surgery
# Tooth Count Linked to Survival Outcomes After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery A study of 339 pancreatic cancer patients has uncovered a striking correlat…
Experimental compound helps burn fat without muscle loss
Researchers have identified a compound that reshapes how the body manages weight by forcing cells to burn more fuel rather than triggering appetite su…
Cannabis use linked to 37% higher stroke risk in massive study
Researchers conducting one of the largest population studies to date have documented substantial stroke risks across multiple recreational drugs, with…
Quitting alcohol may prime the brain for relapse
Researchers studying alcohol relapse discovered that quitting drinking triggers heightened brain activity in regions tied to stress and addiction, pot…
Multilingual people may have brains up to 13 years younger
Neuroscientists have discovered that multilingual individuals experience slower brain aging, with those fluent in four languages displaying neural pat…
Exercise may work better for keeping weight off than losing it
Regular exercise operates as a weight maintenance tool far more effectively than a weight loss mechanism, according to emerging research on metabolic …
Peppermint oil lowers blood pressure in just 20 days
A small clinical trial found that peppermint oil reduced systolic blood pressure in adults with mild hypertension over a three-week period. Participan…
This yeast supplement may boost cancer-fighting immunity
# Yeast Supplement Shows Promise for Enhancing Anti-Cancer Immunity in Mice Researchers have identified a mechanism by which yeast beta-glucan, a com…
3 minutes of sprinting does something 90 minutes of exercise does not
# Brief Sprints Trigger Metabolic Changes That Extended Exercise Cannot Match Six 30-second sprints reshaped the blood chemistry of exercisers far mo…
This weight-loss hormone may protect the liver even without weight loss
# Weight-Loss Hormone GDF15 Shows Unexpected Liver Protection in McMaster Study Researchers at McMaster University have discovered that GDF15, a horm…
Burns improve more rapidly after treatment with fish skin
# Fish Skin Shows Promise as Superior Burn Treatment Researchers have found that burn wounds treated with processed cod skin heal faster and more eff…
Will personalised mRNA vaccines transform cancer treatments?
Personalised mRNA cancer vaccines have advanced into clinical reality after demonstrating positive outcomes in late-stage trials for melanoma patients…
Two emerging tick viruses that can be deadly are spreading in the US
Two emerging tick-borne viruses are spreading across the United States with potentially fatal consequences. Heartland virus and Bourbon virus, both tr…
Depression doesn’t shrink the brain like we thought it did
Researchers using advanced brain imaging have challenged a widely accepted theory about depression's effect on the brain. For roughly a decade, neuros…
Occupational health challenges require more than individual support, new doctoral study shows
A new doctoral study from Finland reveals that workplace mental health interventions focused solely on individual employees fail to address the root c…
AI-designed “intrabodies” could unlock new treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and MND
Researchers have engineered a method to convert standard antibodies into compact intracellular molecules capable of targeting disease-causing proteins…
Suggesting that ADHD is a myth is pseudoscientific and dangerous
# ADHD Is Real, Not a Modern Myth Caroline Williams, writing in New Scientist, pushes back against recent claims that attention-deficit/hyperactivity…
The wild, gripping story of the psychedelic secreted by desert toads
# The Wild History of Toad-Derived Psychedelics Kimon de Greef's new book "The Ego Trip" documents the compelling history of a powerful psychedelic c…
The bacteria that make cheese taste so good may also benefit your gut
Researchers investigating three artisan British cheeses discovered that the microbes creating their distinctive flavors produce compounds that may ben…
A therapy that “rewrites” childhood memories can ease fear of failure
Researchers have developed an imagery-based therapy that helps adults rewrite traumatic childhood memories, reducing fear of failure and associated em…
Low-fat vegan diet helps people lose weight without eating less
Researchers found that switching to a low-fat vegan diet produces weight loss through appetite suppression rather than conscious calorie restriction. …
Scientists tracked kids for 8 years — the screen time result was unexpected
Finnish researchers tracked 680 children over eight years and found that increased screen time correlated with better cognitive processing abilities i…
Weightlifting makes older women leaner, stronger and more mobile
Older women who lifted at least 50 kilograms twice weekly experienced improvements in muscle mass, mobility, and balance, according to research highli…
COVID-19 awakens dormant viruses — and one is linked to long COVID
COVID-19 infection triggers reactivation of dormant viruses already present in the human body, according to research examining viral coinfections in l…
Brief firearm safety talks more than double openness to out-of-home storage
Researchers at Rutgers University found that brief firearm safety conversations more than doubled gun owners' willingness to store weapons outside the…
Rare belching disorder could be treated with singing, study hints — but not everyone is convinced
Researchers have identified a potential therapeutic approach for a rare form of excessive belching that involves singing, according to work highlighte…
A light-based scan could detect deadly bowel disease in preterm babies
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) kills premature infants with shocking speed, often before doctors can intervene. Researchers have developed a light-ba…
This 10-cent heart drug cuts hospitalizations by 25%
Digoxin, a cardiac glycoside derived from the foxglove plant and used for over 200 years, shows renewed promise as a cost-effective treatment for hear…
Shrinking water bodies can turn drought into disease hotspots or dead ends
Researchers have discovered a paradoxical relationship between drought and waterborne disease transmission that defies simple prediction. Prolonged dr…
'There's a sense that these algorithms are objective and they get to know you': How social media warps our understanding of healthcare
Investigative journalist Dr. Deborah Cohen examines how social media algorithms distort health information in her new book "Bad Influence: How the Int…
A surprising brain discovery could help explain why we overeat fatty foods
# Brain Protein May Explain Why We Overeat Fatty Foods, With Sex-Specific Differences Researchers have identified a protein in appetite-regulating br…
Scientists detect a surprising shift in human blood as CO2 rises
# Rising CO2 Linked to Measurable Changes in Human Blood Chemistry Researchers have detected a striking correlation between climbing atmospheric carb…
Scientists solve the mystery of a brain “switch” that can trigger weight loss in opposite ways
# Scientists Map Dual Pathways for Weight Loss Through Brain Receptor Control Researchers have identified why two chemically opposite approaches to t…
Common food preservative linked to rising suicide deaths among young people
# Food Preservative Linked to Rising Youth Suicide Deaths in UK A common food additive used across the food industry appears linked to escalating sui…
Taking the stairs could protect your heart and help you live longer
# Climbing Stairs Offers Major Heart Protection and Longevity Benefits, Large Study Finds Researchers analyzing data from over 480,000 people found t…
Women taking estrogen had fewer signs of Alzheimer’s in their brains
Women taking estrogen-only hormone therapy in later life showed substantially lower rates of dementia and reduced hallmark signs of Alzheimer's diseas…
This common vitamin deficiency becomes far more dangerous when paired with belly fat
Researchers have identified a potent combination of health risks that dramatically increases mortality. Abdominal obesity paired with vitamin D defici…
Drinking orange juice every day may change thousands of genes
# Daily Orange Juice Consumption Alters Expression of Thousands of Human Genes Drinking orange juice every day triggers changes in thousands of genes…
Why do people ask so few questions in conversation?
# People Hold Back From Asking Questions, but Open-Ended Inquiries Boost Wellbeing People habitually suppress their curiosity during conversations, f…
A stress hormone may help the brain repair itself
# Stress Hormone Accelerates Brain Repair After Injury A counterintuitive discovery reveals that the body's stress response system mobilizes brain re…