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A small, portable test could revolutionize how we diagnose Alzheimer's

A passive EEG scan could spot memory loss before symptoms begin to show.

A Single LSD Treatment Could Keep Anxiety At Bay for Months

This was all done in a controlled medical setting.

The Evolution of the Human Brain Itself May Explain Why Autism is so Common

Scientists uncover how human brain evolution boosted neurodiversity — and vulnerability to autism.

First Mammalian Brain-Wide Map May Reveal How Intuition and Decision-Making Works

The brain’s decision signals light up like a Christmas tree, from cortex to cerebellum.

Your Next Therapist Could be a Video Game or a Wearable and It Might Actually Work

An inside look at a new wave of evidence-backed digital therapies.

Researchers Discovered How to Trap Cancer Cells by "Reprogramming" Their Environment

Scientists find a way to stop glioblastoma cells by stiffening a key brain molecule

2.2 Million Fat-Removal Surgeries a Year: What's Behind the Body Contouring Boom

From liposuction to cryolipolysis, fat-removal is now one of the most common cosmetic choices worldwide.

Labiaplasty Is the Fastest-Growing Cosmetic Surgery Worldwide — And It’s Not Just About Looks

Once a taboo subject, vaginal rejuvenation is now part of a broader conversation about women’s intimate wellness.

Ultra-Processed Foods Made Healthy Young Men Gain Fat and Lose Sperm Quality in Just Three Weeks

Processed foods harmed hormones and fertility markers even with identical calories.

Could AI and venom help us fight antibiotic resistance?

Scientists used AI to mine animal venom for potent new antibiotics.

Scientists Reprogram Blood Cells to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Fight Aging In the Brain

In a promising new study, modified young immune cells improved brain performance in older mice.

A Rare Condition Made a Woman See Dragons Instead of Human Faces

It's one of the weirdest conditions.

America’s Sex Ed System Is An Anti-Science Nightmare

Only 37% of US states require sex ed to be medically accurate.

A Single Mutation Made Horses Rideable and Changed Human History

Ancient DNA reveals how a single mutation reshaped both horses and human history.

Magic Mushrooms Change How People Look at Art But Not How Much They Like it

On psychedelics, eyes fixate on details rather than wandering freely.

Doctors with More Patient Complaints Also More Likely to Take Industry Money, Study Finds

There seems to be a concerning link between patient complaints and industry payouts.

A Daily Pill Helped Obesity Patients Lose Over 10 Kilograms in Major Trial, But Injectibles Are Still Slightly Better

The pill matches injections in effectiveness, offering a needle-free option for millions

Our Thumbs Could Explain Why Human Brains Became so Powerful

Long thumbs shaped our intelligence, new study suggests.

Scientists Transplant Pig Lung Into Human for the First Time. It Worked for Nine Days

Genetically engineered lung functioned for nine days, marking a tentative step for xenotransplantation.

Scientists Create Synthetic Organism That Rewrites Life’s Universal Genetic Code

Researchers engineered E. coli to run on just 57 codons instead of 64

Heatwaves Don't Just kill People. They Also Make Us Older

Every year's worth of heatwaves could add about two weeks of aging to your body

Horned 'Zombie Rabbits' Spook Locals in Colorado But Scientists Say These Could Hold Secrets to Cancer

The bizarre infection could help cancer research.

Orange Cats Are Genetically Unlike Any Other Mammal and Now We Know Why

The iconic coats are due to a mutation not seen in other animals.

Your Gut Microbes Could Be Controlling Your Sugar Cravings

It's not you, it's them.

Does a short nap actually boost your brain? Here's what the science says

We’ve all faced the feeling at some point. When the afternoon slump hits, your focus drifts and your eyelids start to drop; it’s tiring just to stay awake and you can’t fully refocus no matter how hard you try. Most of us simply power through, either with coffee or sheer will. But increasingly, research suggests […]

Rejoice! Walmart's Radioactive Shrimp Are Only a Little Radioactive

You could have a little radioactive shrimp as a treat. (Don't eat any more!)

Why Some Pro Athletes Keep Getting Better as They Age, Even In Their Late 30s

The same principles that help athletes on the court, field or track can help you regulate stress and adapt to changes in everyday life.

Not All Potatoes Are Equal: French Fries Fuel Diabetes, But Mashed and Baked Potatoes Don’t

If you’re eating deep-fried potatoes three times a week, it’s an open invitation to type 2 diabetes.

A Bacterial Protein Could Become the First True Antidote for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Researchers engineered a molecule that soaks up deadly CO accumulation without dangerous side effects.

A Pretzel-Shaped Implant Erased Bladder Cancer In More Than 80 Percent Of Patients

New drug delivery system helps patients avoid bladder removal surgery.

In Denmark, a Vaccine Is Eliminating a Type of Cervical Cancer

The human papilloma virus (HPV) can cause nasty cancers. A vaccine is destroying it.

Some People Are Immune to All Viruses. Scientists Now Want To Replicate This Ability for a Universal Antiviral

Mutatation causes immunity to all viruses and researchers now want to build a treatment from it.

A Man With Type 1 Diabetes Produces His Own Insulin After Receiving Millions of Gene Edited Pancreatic Cells

In a first, CRISPR-modified donor cells sidestep the immune system.

Scientists Found a Way to Turn Hair into Toothpaste That Repairs Your Teeth

Keratin from hair and wool may one day regrow lost enamel.

How To Know If Your Penis Size Is Normal And What Science Says About Whether It Matters

The average length and girth of a penis is shorter than many of us think.

An Ancient Conch-Blowing Indian Ritual Could Be A Surprising New Therapy For People Struggling With Sleep Apnea

An ancient ritual may help ease a modern sleep disorder

Two 4,000-Year-Old Skeletons in Chile Just Upended What We Know About the Origins of Leprosy

This deadly disease was believed to arrive with colonizers — but ancient DNA from Chile proves it was here thousands of years earlier.

Sugar Compound from Deep-Sea Bacteria Causes Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct

This find from the deep ocean could prove to be a boon for multiple areas of health research.

Can I eat instant noodles every day? What does it do to my health?

Instant noodles are cheap, quick and comforting – often a go-to snack or meal for students, busy workers, families and anyone trying to stretch their grocery budget. The instant noodle market continues to grow, as food costs rise and the popularity of Asian cuisines soars. But what happens if they become an everyday meal? Can […]

Why Some People Don't Feel Anything At All Listening to Music

Up to 5% of people feel indifferent to music and a brain pathway may explain why.

Scientists Have Identified 4 Distinct Types of Autism Each With Its Own Genetic Signature

Researchers uncover hidden biological patterns that may explain autism’s vast diversity

Cooking From Scratch Helps You Lose More Fat Even if the Calories Are the Same As Processed Foods

Minimally processed diets helped people lose more fat and resist cravings more effectively.

Scientists Gave People a Fatty Milkshake. It Turned Out To Be a "Brain Bomb"

A greasy takeaway may seem like an innocent Friday night indulgence. But our recent research suggests even a single high-fat meal could impair blood flow to the brain, potentially increasing the risk of stroke and dementia. Dietary fat is an important part of our diet. It provides us with a concentrated source of energy, transports […]

Drinking Coffee at Night Could Be Making You More Impulsive and Reckless

The implications are especially important for people who work overnight shifts.

A Century-Old Lung in a Jar Yields Clues to the Spanish Flu’s Lethal Surge

Scientists decode how the 1918 flu rapidly adapted to humans—much earlier than thought.

This Common Ingredient in Chocolate May Outperform Tamiflu Against the Flu In New Drug Combo

Researchers uncover a potent, resistance-proof flu treatment—starting with bacteria and ending in mice.

Why Are Some Doctors Pretending to Do CPR? You Should Know About 'Slow Code'

Although it sounds wrong, performative CPR is sometimes the most humane thing to do.

Did Columbus Bring Syphilis to Europe? Ancient DNA Suggests So

A new study pinpoints the origin of the STD to South America.

A Popular Artificial Sweetener Could Be Making Cancer Treatments Less Effective

Sucralose may weaken immunotherapy by altering gut microbes and starving immune cells

Strength Training Unlocks Anti-Aging Molecules in Your Muscles

Here’s how resistance training can trigger your body’s built-in anti-aging switch.

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