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August 25, 2025
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Aug. 25, 2025 A large study of nearly 16,000 adults found no link between eating animal protein and higher death risk. Surprisingly, higher animal protein intake was associated with lower cancer mortality, supporting its role in a balanced, health-promoting ...
Aug. 25, 2025 Scientists have identified compounds that block bitter taste receptors activated by saccharin and acesulfame K. The most promising is (R)-(-)-carvone, which reduces bitterness without the cooling side effect of menthol, potentially making sugar-free ...
Aug. 25, 2025 UBC researchers revealed that gut bacteria can digest cellulose-based food thickeners, once thought indigestible, by using enzymes activated by natural dietary fibers. This discovery suggests these common additives may play a more active role in our ...
Aug. 24, 2025 Researchers uncovered that hypothalamic neurons safeguard blood sugar overnight by directing fat breakdown, preventing hypoglycemia during early sleep. This subtle control system may explain abnormal metabolism in ...
Aug. 24, 2025 Researchers discovered that heart failure patients with inconsistent sleep patterns were more than twice as likely to experience serious setbacks within six months. The risk remained high even when accounting for sleep disorders and other ...
Aug. 24, 2025 Scientists have developed a groundbreaking cryo-optical microscopy technique that freezes living cells mid-action, capturing ultra-detailed snapshots of fast biological processes. By rapidly immobilizing cells at precise moments, researchers can ...
Aug. 24, 2025 Researchers have created plant-based microbeads that trap fat in the gut, helping rats lose weight without side effects. Unlike current drugs, the beads are safe, tasteless, and easy to mix into everyday foods. Human trials are now ...
Aug. 23, 2025 Too much salt may inflame the brain, triggering hormones that push blood pressure higher. Scientists found this pathway could explain why many patients resist current hypertension drugs, pointing toward the brain as a new treatment ...
Aug. 23, 2025 St. Jude researchers revealed that midkine blocks amyloid beta from forming harmful clumps linked to Alzheimer’s. Without it, the damaging assemblies accelerate, but with it, growth halts. The finding could inspire new drugs that harness ...
Aug. 22, 2025 Researchers discovered that women with Alzheimer’s show a sharp loss of omega fatty acids, unlike men, pointing to sex-specific differences in the disease. The study suggests omega-rich diets could be key, but clinical trials are ...
Aug. 22, 2025 Scientists have uncovered a startling split in the venom of Australia’s Eastern Brown Snake. In the south, bites cause rock-solid blood clots, while in the north, they trigger flimsy clots that ...
Aug. 22, 2025 Researchers identified over 400 genes tied to various forms of frailty, offering fresh insight into why people age differently. The study highlights six distinct pathways of unhealthy aging, opening the door to more precise, targeted anti-aging ...
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Aug. 22, 2025 Astronomers may have uncovered the origins of the mysterious “little red dots,” some of the strangest galaxies seen in the early universe. These ...
Aug. 21, 2025 A large-scale review finds that acetaminophen use during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism and ADHD in children. The strongest studies showed ...
Aug. 21, 2025 Scientists have finally uncovered the missing link in how our bodies absorb queuosine, a rare micronutrient crucial for brain health, memory, stress ...
Aug. 20, 2025 Hubble’s newest view of the spiral galaxy NGC 2835 adds a stunning twist to a familiar sight. By capturing light in a special wavelength called H-alpha, astronomers have revealed glowing pink ...
Aug. 20, 2025 Scientists at UCSF have uncovered a surprising culprit behind brain aging: a protein called FTL1. In mice, too much FTL1 caused memory loss, weaker brain connections, and sluggish cells. But when ...
Aug. 20, 2025 In a health system where speed often replaces empathy, researchers highlight the life-changing power of listening. Beyond simple questions, values-driven listening—marked by presence, curiosity, ...
Aug. 20, 2025 An aggressive blood pressure target of under 120 mm Hg can significantly reduce heart disease risk, researchers found. Despite more side effects and higher costs, the approach proved cost-effective ...
Aug. 20, 2025 Researchers discovered that early puberty or childbirth doubles women’s risk for major diseases and accelerates aging, while later timing offers protective benefits. Genetic analysis reveals ...
Aug. 20, 2025 Scientists have uncovered a hidden weakness in one of the deadliest childhood cancers. The tumors, which spread quickly and are notoriously hard to treat, rely on a sugar-processing pathway to ...
Aug. 19, 2025 MSU researchers discovered that microbes begin shaping the brain while still in the womb, influencing neurons in a region critical for stress and social behavior. Their findings suggest modern birth ...
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Aug. 18, 2025 Scientists are developing a surgery-free alternative to LASIK that reshapes the cornea using electricity instead of lasers. In rabbit tests, the method corrected vision in minutes without ...
Aug. 18, 2025 Researchers discovered that Covid accelerates blood vessel aging by about five years, especially in women. Even mild infections increased arterial stiffness, with vaccinated individuals showing less ...
Aug. 18, 2025 A sweeping review of 67 trials has cast doubt on the use of ketamine and similar NMDA receptor antagonists for chronic pain relief. While ketamine is frequently prescribed off-label for conditions ...
Aug. 19, 2025 Researchers analyzing 33 studies found strong evidence that highly sensitive people are more prone to depression and anxiety but also more likely to benefit from therapy. Since about 31% of the ...
Aug. 17, 2025 Scientists have engineered a groundbreaking cancer treatment that uses bacteria to smuggle viruses directly into tumors, bypassing the immune system and delivering a powerful one-two punch against ...
Aug. 18, 2025 A rare immune disorder has inspired a potential universal antiviral therapy. By mimicking the mutation s unique inflammation signature, researchers developed an mRNA-based treatment that stopped ...
Aug. 16, 2025 A groundbreaking study has found that a simple change in walking style can ease osteoarthritis pain as effectively as medication—without the side effects. By adjusting foot angle, participants ...
Aug. 15, 2025 Arizona State University scientists have unveiled NasRED, a revolutionary one-drop blood test that can detect diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, HIV, and Lyme with incredible speed and precision. Using ...
Aug. 14, 2025 Cats can naturally develop dementia with brain changes strikingly similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans, including toxic amyloid-beta buildup and loss of synapses. A new study shows these ...
Aug. 14, 2025 Scientists in Sweden have developed a groundbreaking “skin in a syringe” — a gel packed with live cells that can be applied directly to wounds or even 3D-printed into skin grafts. Designed to ...
Aug. 13, 2025 Cambridge scientists have cracked the mystery of why cuff-based blood pressure monitors often give inaccurate readings, missing up to 30% of high blood pressure cases. By building a physical model ...
Aug. 12, 2025 THC levels in cannabis have soared in recent years, raising the risk of psychosis—especially in young, frequent users. Studies reveal a strong connection between cannabis-induced psychosis and ...
Aug. 12, 2025 Scientists have found protein fragments from the COVID-19 virus hidden inside tiny cellular packages in the blood of long COVID patients, offering the first potential measurable biomarker for the ...
Aug. 12, 2025 Researchers have discovered that parts of the human brain age more slowly than previously thought—particularly in the region that processes touch. By using ultra-high-resolution brain scans, they ...
Aug. 12, 2025 Scientists have discovered a direct cause-and-effect link between faulty mitochondria and the memory loss seen in neurodegenerative diseases. By creating a novel tool to boost mitochondrial activity ...
Aug. 12, 2025 Scientists have discovered a parasite that can sneak into your skin without you feeling a thing. The worm, Schistosoma mansoni, has evolved a way to switch off the body’s pain and itch signals, ...
Aug. 11, 2025 NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer, a mission designed to create high-resolution maps of water on the Moon, ended after losing contact with the spacecraft just one day after its February 26 launch. Despite ...
Aug. 10, 2025 Sunniva Kwapeng struggled with lipoedema, a painful condition causing disproportionate fat accumulation, until finally being diagnosed in her 40s. An NTNU study found that a low-carb diet helped ...
Aug. 10, 2025 Many foods we consume today are ultraprocessed, packed with unhealthy ingredients, and linked to major health risks. As consumption of these foods rises, so do chronic health issues, especially among ...
Aug. 10, 2025 Researchers at the Salk Institute have used CRISPR to uncover hidden microproteins that control fat cell growth and lipid storage, identifying one confirmed target, Adipocyte-smORF-1183. This ...
Monday, August 18, 2025
- Forget LASIK: Safer, Cheaper Vision Correction Could Be Coming Soon
- Even Mild Covid May Leave Blood Vessels Five Years Older
- Is Ketamine the Answer for Chronic Pain? New Findings Cast Doubt
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Thursday, August 14, 2025
- How Cats With Dementia Could Help Crack the Alzheimer’s Puzzle
- Injectable “skin in a Syringe” Could Heal Burns Without Scars
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- The Hidden Mental Health Danger in Today’s High-THC Cannabis
- Scientists Detect Virus Traces in Blood That May Unlock Long COVID’s Mystery
- Scientists Discover Brain Layers That Get Stronger With Age
- Scientists Reversed Memory Loss by Powering the Brain’s Tiny Engines
- The Parasite That Turns Off Your Body’s Pain Alarm and Sneaks in
Monday, August 11, 2025
Sunday, August 10, 2025
- Can a Diet Really Ease Lipoedema? Sunniva’s Journey to Pain Relief and Weight Loss
- How Much Damage Are Ultraprocessed Foods Really Doing to Your Health?
- Scientists Just Found a Tiny Molecule That Could Change How We Lose Weight
Friday, August 8, 2025
- New “evolution Engine” Creates Super-Proteins 100,000x Faster
- Breakthrough “smart” Gel Restores Blood Flow and Heals Diabetic Wounds in Days
Monday, August 11, 2025
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
- Brain Fog, Falls, and Fatigue? This App Helps Seniors Cut Risky Meds
- This Diet Helped People Lose Twice as Much Weight, Without Eating Less
Saturday, August 2, 2025
- Hidden Gene in Leukemia Virus Could Revolutionize HIV Treatment
- Fatigue, Anxiety, Pain? They Might Be MS in Disguise
- This Sugar Molecule Could Stop Type 1 Diabetes, by Fooling the Immune System
Friday, August 1, 2025
- Found in the Trash: A Super Opioid 1000x Stronger Than Morphine
- Did Drunk Apes Help Us Evolve? New Clues Reveal Why We Digest Alcohol So Well
- Unwanted Pregnancies Surge With Alcohol, but Not With Cannabis, Study Finds
- 4,000-Year-Old Teeth Reveal the Earliest Human High — Hidden in Plaque
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
- Walk Faster, Live Longer: How Just 15 Minutes a Day Can Boost Lifespan
- This Gut Hormone Could Explain 40% of IBS-D Cases—and Lead to a Cure
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Monday, August 4, 2025
- Johns Hopkins Scientists Grow a Mini Human Brain That Lights Up and Connects Like the Real Thing
- Alzheimer’s Risk May Start at the Brain’s Border, Not Inside It
- Researchers Discover Key Social Factors That Triple Long COVID Risk
- Lupus Often Fades With Age. Scientists Finally Know Why
- Perfectly Timed Cancer Combo Wipes out Tumors by Supercharging the Immune System
Sunday, August 3, 2025
- Breakthrough Lung Cancer Treatment Supercharges Immune Cells With Mitochondria
- This Vaccine Uses Dental Floss Instead of Needles
- This New Drug Could Help PTSD Patients Finally Let Go of Trauma
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
- Pain Relief Without Pills? VR Nature Scenes Trigger the Brain’s Healing Switch
- Max-Dose Statins Save Lives—here’s Why Doctors Are Starting Strong
- Why Cold Feels Good: Scientists Uncover the Chill Pathway
- The 0.05% RNA Process That Makes Cancer Self-Destruct
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Sunday, July 27, 2025
- Can AI Predict Cancer? New Model Uses Genomics to Simulate Tumors
- COVID Vaccines Saved 2. 5M Lives Globally—a Death Averted Per 5,400 Shots
- Scientists Discover the Receptor That Helps Your Brain Clean Itself—and Fight Alzheimer’s
- Scientists Just Invented a Safer Non-Stick Coating—and It’s Inspired by Arrows
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
- This Common Fruit Has Over 1,600 Compounds That Boost Brain, Heart, and Gut Health
- Starving Tumors Makes Cancer Treatment Work Better
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Friday, July 25, 2025
- Millipedes Make Ants Dizzy — and Might Soon Treat Human Pain
- The Plant Virus That Trains Your Immune System to Kill Cancer
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
- Cancer Cells Go Up in Flames—thanks to This Deep-Sea Sugar
- The Fungus That Makes Bread Better for You
Thursday, July 24, 2025
- People With Eating Disorders Say Cannabis and Psychedelics Help More Than Antidepressants
- Even Without Catching COVID, the Pandemic May Have Quietly Aged Your Brain
- A Simple Twist Fooled AI—and Revealed a Dangerous Flaw in Medical Ethics
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Thursday, July 24, 2025
- Just Two Workouts a Week Could Cut Heart Death Risk by 33% in Diabetics
- A Deadly Virus No One Talks About — and the HIV Drugs That Might Stop It
Friday, July 25, 2025
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
- New Genetic Test Predicts Obesity Before You Start Kindergarten
- Teen Bats Are Spawning New Viruses—here’s Why Scientists Are Paying Close Attention
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Friday, July 25, 2025
Sunday, July 20, 2025
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- One Pregnancy Shot Slashes Baby RSV Hospitalizations by 72% — and Shields for Months
- A Tiny Chemistry Hack Just Made mRNA Vaccines Safer, Stronger, and Smarter
Friday, July 18, 2025
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Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Dirty Water, Warm Trucks, and the Real Reason Romaine Keeps Making Us Sick
- Doctors Used Music Instead of Medication—what They Saw in Dementia Patients Was Remarkable
Friday, July 18, 2025
- Three-Person DNA IVF Stops Inherited Disease—eight Healthy Babies Born in UK First
- The Silent Threat: How Hearing Loss and Loneliness Are Fueling Memory Decline