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July 3, 2025
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July 3, 2025 — Breathing polluted air—even at levels considered “safe”—may quietly damage your heart. A new study using advanced MRI scans found that people exposed to more air pollution showed early signs ...
July 3, 2025 — A cutting-edge gene therapy has significantly restored hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness, showing dramatic results just one month after a single injection. Researchers used a virus to deliver a healthy copy of the OTOF gene ...
July 2, 2025 — A new brain scan tool shows how quickly your body and mind are aging. It can spot early signs of diseases like dementia, long before symptoms begin. The scan looks at hidden clues in your brain to ...
July 2, 2025 — Cambridge scientists have spotted gut bacteria that greedily soak up PFAS “forever chemicals,” then ferry them safely out of the body in animal tests, removing up to three-quarters of the toxins ...
July 2, 2025 — Researchers testing urine from 2- to 4-year-olds in four U.S. states uncovered 96 different chemicals, many of them unmonitored and linked to hormone and brain disruption. Legacy toxins like ...
July 2, 2025 — Illinois engineers fused ultrafast imaging with smart algorithms to peek at living brain chemistry, turning routine MRIs into metabolic microscopes. The system distinguishes healthy regions, grades ...
July 1, 2025 — Over a thousand students revealed a striking link between lactose intolerance and nightmare-filled nights, hinting that midnight stomach turmoil from dairy can invade dreams. Researchers suggest simple diet tweaks especially ditching late-night ...
July 1, 2025 — Teen vaping is changing fast — and not in a good way. A large national study found that more adolescents are vaping THC, CBD, and especially synthetic cannabinoids, which are often unregulated and ...
July 1, 2025 — Researchers reviewing nearly 300 top-tier ADHD drug trials found that half skipped the rigorous, expert-led evaluations needed to rule out other conditions like depression or schizophrenia. With diagnoses often made by unqualified staff—or even by ...
June 30, 2025 — Scientists have discovered a stealthy mechanism that cytomegalovirus (CMV)—the leading infectious cause of birth defects in the U.S.—uses to infiltrate blood vessel cells while evading immune detection. The virus forms a hidden protein complex ...
June 30, 2025 — Scientists have uncovered a surprising sugar-related mechanism inside brain cells that could transform how we fight Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It turns out neurons don’t just store sugar ...
June 30, 2025 — Smoke from wildfires and structural fires doesn t just irritate lungs it actually changes your immune system. Harvard scientists found that even healthy people exposed to smoke showed signs of immune system activation, genetic changes tied to ...
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June 29, 2025 — Deleting a gene called PTEN in certain brain cells disrupts the brain’s fear circuitry and triggers anxiety-like behavior in mice — key traits seen in autism. Researchers mapped how this genetic ...
June 29, 2025 — Researchers are using an advanced brain imaging method called MEG to understand why Parkinson’s drug levodopa doesn’t work equally well for everyone. By mapping patients’ brain signals before ...
June 29, 2025 — USC researchers have found a promising new brain scan marker that could better detect Alzheimer’s risk — but only for some. The tau-based benchmark works in Hispanic and White populations when ...
June 28, 2025 — Teens are being misled by cannabis edibles dressed up like health foods. Bright colors, fruit imagery, and words like vegan make these products look fun, natural, and safe even when they re not. A ...
June 27, 2025 — Misbehaving T cells light up long before Parkinson’s symptoms show, zeroing in on vulnerable brain proteins. Their early surge could double as an ...
June 26, 2025 — Swap steaks for spinach and you might watch the scale plummet. In a 16-week crossover study, overweight adults who ditched animal products for a low-fat vegan menu saw their bodies become less acidic ...
June 26, 2025 — Hot tubs don't just feel great, they may actually outperform saunas when it comes to health perks. A study found that soaking in hot water raises core body temperature more than dry or infrared ...
June 25, 2025 — Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the ...
June 25, 2025 — Japanese researchers have found that vitamin C can thicken skin by switching on genes that boost skin cell growth, helping reverse age-related ...
June 25, 2025 — A new AI tool, AAnet, has discovered five distinct cell types within tumors, offering a deeper look into cancer's inner diversity. This insight could ...
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June 25, 2025 — Keeping sex on the schedule may be its own menopause medicine: among 900 women aged 40-79, those active in the last three months reported far less dryness, pain, and irritation, while orgasm and ...
June 25, 2025 — Washington University researchers found that raising a molecule called ApoM helps eye cells sweep away harmful cholesterol deposits linked to age-related macular degeneration, potentially preventing ...
June 24, 2025 — A groundbreaking wireless implant promises real-time, personalized pain relief using AI and ultrasound power no batteries, no wires, and no opioids. Designed by USC and UCLA engineers, it reads brain ...
June 23, 2025 — Recycled plastic pellets can release a hidden mix of over 80 chemicals into water, disrupting hormones and fat metabolism in zebrafish larvae. Researchers warn that unknown and toxic additives make ...
June 23, 2025 — In a remarkable twist of science, researchers have transformed a fungus long associated with death into a potential weapon against cancer. Found in tombs like that of King Tut, Aspergillus flavus was ...
June 20, 2025 — A common diabetes drug may be the next big thing for migraine relief. In a clinical study, obese patients with chronic migraines who took liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, experienced over 50% ...
June 20, 2025 — USC researchers have uncovered a hidden driver behind the early and severe onset of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome: iron overload in the brain. Their study revealed that individuals ...
June 20, 2025 — Fitness trackers often fail people with obesity by underestimating their energy burn, leading to discouraging results and misguided health data. A scientist's frustrating experience in an ...
June 19, 2025 — Intermittent fasting might not be a miracle solution, but it stands shoulder to shoulder with traditional calorie-cutting when it comes to shedding pounds and improving metabolic health. A major new ...
June 19, 2025 — Researchers from MIT and Scripps have unveiled a promising new HIV vaccine approach that generates a powerful immune response with just one dose. By combining two immune-boosting adjuvants alum and ...
June 17, 2025 — A new nanotechnology breakthrough may soon eliminate the need for painful biopsies. Scientists have developed a patch filled with nanoneedles thinner than a human hair that can painlessly extract ...
June 17, 2025 — Coffee might be doing more than fueling your morning routine it could be extending your life. A large-scale study by Tufts University suggests that drinking one to three cups of caffeinated coffee ...
June 16, 2025 — Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, might just revolutionize how depression and anxiety are treated in cancer patients. In a groundbreaking trial, a single dose combined with ...
June 24, 2025 — Major depressive disorder affects hundreds of millions worldwide, but a key to understanding its origins may lie in the brain’s immune system. New findings spotlight astrocytes—previously ...
June 14, 2025 — A pioneering study reveals how archaeologists' satellite tools can be repurposed to tackle climate change. By using AI and satellite LiDAR imagery from NASA and ESA, researchers have found a ...
June 13, 2025 — Scientists have uncovered how exercise directly influences brain health in Alzheimer's disease by pinpointing the exact brain cells affected. Using cutting-edge RNA sequencing and mouse models, ...
June 14, 2025 — A team at Kobe University has created a game-changing resource for autism research: 63 mouse embryonic stem cell lines, each carrying a genetic mutation strongly associated with the disorder. By ...
June 12, 2025 — In a bold challenge to silicon s long-held dominance in electronics, Penn State researchers have built the world s first working CMOS computer entirely from atom-thin 2D materials. Using molybdenum ...
June 12, 2025 — Female earwigs may be evolving exaggerated weaponry just like males. A study from Toho University found that female forceps, once assumed to be passive tools, show the same kind of outsized growth ...
June 11, 2025 — A team of scientists has identified specialized neurons in the brain that store "meal memories" detailed recollections of when and what we eat. These engrams, found in the ventral ...
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- The Pleasure Prescription: Why More Sex Means Less Menopause Pain
- The Molecule That Might Save Your Sight—and Your Heart
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025
- Recycled Plastic Is a Toxic Cocktail: Over 80 Chemicals Found in a Single Pellet
- From Cursed Tomb Fungus to Cancer Cure: Aspergillus Flavus Yields Potent New Drug
Friday, June 20, 2025
- Diabetes Drug Cuts Migraines in Half by Targeting Brain Pressure
- Iron Overload: The Hidden Culprit Behind Early Alzheimer’s in Down Syndrome
- Fitness Trackers Are Failing Millions — This Fix Could Change Everything
Thursday, June 19, 2025
- 99 Trials Later, Fasting Ties Traditional Diets in Weight-Loss Showdown
- One Shot to Stop HIV: MIT's Bold Vaccine Breakthrough
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
- This Tiny Patch Could Replace Biopsies—and Revolutionize How We Detect Cancer
- Black Coffee, Longer Life: The Science Behind Your Morning Perk
Monday, June 16, 2025
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Friday, June 13, 2025
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025
- Atom-Thin Tech Replaces Silicon in the World’s First 2D Computer
- Pincer Plot Twist: How Female Earwigs Evolved Deadly Claws for Love and War
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Friday, June 13, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025
- Shocking Brain Cancer Breakthrough: Electric Fields Supercharge Immune Assault
- Burning for Beauty: How TikTok Skin Trends Are Harming Young Girls
- 5-Minute STI Test Poised to Transform Sexual Health Diagnostics
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Friday, June 6, 2025
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
- Researchers Develop Innovative Model to Study Sense of Smell
- Molecular Link Between Air Pollution and Pregnancy Risks
- Being in Nature Can Help People With Chronic Back Pain Manage Their Condition
- Clinical Research on Psychedelics Gets a Boost from New Study
- Large-Scale Immunity Profiling Grants Insights Into Flu Virus Evolution
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
- Epilepsy Is More Common in Patients With Frontotemporal Dementia Than Expected
- Tea, Berries, Dark Chocolate and Apples Could Lead to a Longer Life Span, Study Shows
Monday, June 2, 2025
- Record High: Study Finds Growing Cannabis Use Among Older Adults
- Student Discovers Long-Awaited Mystery Fungus Sought by LSD's Inventor
- Immune System Discovery Reveals Potential Solution to Alzheimer's
- Insect Protein Blocks Bacterial Infection
- Preventing Chronic Inflammation from Turning Into Cancer
Friday, May 30, 2025
- Singing to Babies Improves Their Mood
- Innovative Immunotherapy Shows Promise Against Aggressive T Cell Cancers
Thursday, May 29, 2025
- Sustained in the Brain: How Lasting Emotions Arise from Brief Stimuli, in Humans and Mice
- Evolution of a Single Gene Allowed the Plague to Adapt, Survive and Kill Much of Humanity Over Many Centuries
- Mindfulness and Brain Stimulation Could Reduce Bladder Leaks
- Could 'pausing' Cell Death Be the Final Frontier in Medicine on Earth and Beyond?
- Machine Learning Algorithm Brings Long-Read Sequencing to the Clinic
- How Does Coffee Affect a Sleeping Brain?
- Unlocking Precise Composition Analysis of Nanomedicines
- Findings on the Protein That Forms Loops in the Human Genome
- Novel Biomarker: Potential to Predict and Treat Skin Cancer Metastasis
- HIV Discovery Could Open Door to Long-Sought Cure
- Researchers Find Promise in a New Peptide Drug to Combat a Deadly Brain Cancer
- Earlier Measles Vaccine Could Help Curb Global Outbreak
- Genetics and Therapy Type Determine Second Cancer Risk After Childhood Treatment
- All-in-One Model Reconstructs Complex Liver Architecture
- Resetting the Fight-or-Flight Response
- When Climate Disasters Hit, They Often Leave Long-Term Health Care Access Shortages
- Does Outdoor Air Pollution Affect Indoor Air Quality? It Could Depend on Buildings' HVAC
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
- Trees Vs. Disease: Tree Cover Reduces Mosquito-Borne Health Risk
- IBD on the Rise: International Research Highlights Spread in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
- Sharing of Lifespan Brain Study Data Expected to Light New Paths
- Potential to Prevent and Treat a Common Type of Inflammatory Arthritis Advanced by the Identification of New Genetic Links
- Bed Bugs Are Most Likely the First Human Pest, New Research Shows
- Understanding Cultural Differences in Salt Usage May Help Lower Consumption
- Yeast Can Now Produce Human DNase1
- Gut Bacteria May Hold Key to Unlocking Better Cancer Treatment
- Gene Editing Disrupts Huntington's Mutation in Mice
- Timing, Consistency of Activity Linked to Better Fitness
- New Injection Could Help Millions With High Blood Pressure
- Scientists Test Real-Time View of Brain's Waste Removal
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- Zika Virus Uses Cells' 'self-Care' System to Turn Against Host
- New Study Analyzes Air Quality Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
- Study Quantifies the Sleep Loss and Disruption Experienced by New Mothers
- Location Matters: Belly Fat Compared to Overall Body Fat More Strongly Linked to Psoriasis Risk
- A Chip With Natural Blood Vessels
- New Pace of Aging Measurement Reveals Trajectories of Healthspan and Lifespan in Older People
- Unconditional Cash Transfers Following Childbirth Increases Breastfeeding
- Why After 2000 Years We Still Don't Know How Tickling Works
- HIV Vaccine Study Uncovers Powerful New Antibody Target
- Significant Declines in Maternal Mental Health Across US
- Weight Loss Linked to Nerve Cells in the Brain
Friday, May 23, 2025
Thursday, May 22, 2025
- New Tools to Treat Retinal Degenerations at Advanced Stages of Disease
- Social Connection Is Still Underappreciated as a Medically Relevant Health Factor
- Exercise and Eat Your Veggies: Privileged Prescriptions Like These Don't Always Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
- Scientists Say Microplastics Are 'silently Spreading from Soil to Salad to Humans'
- A Potential 'anti-Spice' That Could Dial Down the Heat of Fiery Food
- When Doctors Skip the Numbers, Patients May Misjudge the Health Risks
- Potential New Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease, Other Neurodegenerative Conditions
- New Factor Linked to Heart Failure
- Biological Markers for Teen Depression
- Tiny Genetic Switch Found to Control Brain Balance and Behavior
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms More Common Among Long-Term Users
- 'Fast-Fail' AI Blood Test Could Steer Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Away from Ineffective Therapies
- Personal Space Chemistry Suppressed by Perfume and Body Lotion Indoors
- Good News for People With Migraine Who Take Drugs Before or During Pregnancy
- PREVENT Equation Accurately Estimated 10-Year CVD Risk and Those With Calcium Buildup