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The Melatonin-ification of Childhood Bedtimes

More children are taking the hormone in the form of nightly gummies or drops. The long-term effects are unclear.

How Holy Water from Ethiopia Sparked a Cholera Outbreak in Europe

Imported holy water was linked to rare European cholera infections.

This Monkeypox Outbreak in the Wild May Have Finally Revealed the Virus’s Secret Host: A Squirrel

Scientists uncover compelling evidence linking a common African squirrel to monkeypox outbreaks

Scientists Just Built a Mini Human Nervous System That Can Process Pain in a Dish in World First

This lab-made nervous system shows how we feel pain — without hurting anyone.

The secret to making plant-based milk tastier and healthier: bacteria

Instead of masking off flavors with sugar, salt, or artificial additives, companies can let bacteria do the work.

This Sensor Box Can Detect Deadly Bird Flu in 5 Minutes. But It Won't Stop the Current Outbreak

The biosensor can detect viral airborne particles.

That 2022 Hepatitis Outbreak in Kids? It Was Apparently COVID

A new study reveals evidence that immune cells, liver cells and viral leftovers created a dangerous combination.

But they're not really dire wolves, are they?

and this isn't a conservation story

Pulse Oximeters Seem To Be Misreading Oxygen in Darker Skin

Bias in pulse oximeters isn't just a clinical glitch — it’s a systemic issue that puts patients with darker skin at risk.

Women With Endometriosis Say Cutting These 4 Foods Eased Their Pain

A new study reveals that eliminating foods like alcohol, gluten, and dairy may offer real relief where medicine often falls short.

Why taking a bath in wine is idiotic and wasteful

Of course a wine bath isn't good for you. What are you thinking?

This Common Vaccine Seems To Reduce Dementia Risk by 20%

What if one of the most effective tools we have against dementia has been sitting quietly in our medical arsenal all along?

Astronauts made miso in space and it's a bit different than the one from Earth

Are we starting to have a “space terroir” for foods?

Gardening Really Is Good for You, Science Confirms

Gardening might do more for your health than you think.

The surprising health problem surging in over 50s: sexually transmitted infections

Doctors often don't ask older patients about sex. But as STI cases rise among older adults, both awareness and the question need to be raised.

Kids Are Swallowing Fewer Coins and It Might Be Because of Rising Cashless Payments

The decline of cash has coincided with fewer surgeries for children swallowing coins.

Scientists Discover Natural Antibiotics Hidden in Our Cells

The proteasome was thought to be just a protein-recycler. Turns out, it can also kill bacteria

A Dutch 17-Year-Old Forgot His Native Language After Knee Surgery and Spoke Only English Even Though He Had Never Used It Outside School

He experienced foreign language syndrome for about 24 hours, and remembered every single detail of the incident even after recovery.

Your Brain Hits a Metabolic Cliff at 43. Here’s What That Means

This is when brain aging quietly kicks in.

Scientists Turn to Smelly Frogs to Fight Superbugs: How Their Slime Might Be the Key to Our Next Antibiotics

Researchers engineer synthetic antibiotics from frog slime that kill deadly bacteria without harming humans.

This Popular Zero-Calorie Sugar Substitute May Be Making You Hungrier, Not Slimmer

Zero-calorie sweeteners might confuse the brain, especially in people with obesity

Any Kind of Exercise, At Any Age, Boosts Your Brain

Even light physical activity can sharpen memory and boost mood across all ages.

Using screens in bed increases insomnia risk by 59% — but social media isn’t the worst offender

Forget blue light, the real reason screens disrupt sleep may be simpler than experts thought.

An Experimental Drug Just Slashed Genetic Heart Risk by 94%

One in 10 people carry this genetic heart risk. There's never been a treatment — until now.

We’re Getting Very Close to a Birth Control Pill for Men

Scientists may have just cracked the code for male birth control.

A New Antibiotic Was Hiding in Backyard Dirt and It Might Save Millions

A new antibiotic works when others fail.

A Week of Cold Plunges Could Help Your Cells Fight Aging and Disease

Cold exposure "trains" cells to be more efficient at cleaning themselves up.

England will start giving morning-after pill for free

Free contraception in the UK clashes starkly with the US under Trump's shadow.

A Gene-Edited Pig Liver Was Hooked to a Human for 10 Days and It Actually Worked

Breakthrough transplant raises hopes for patients needing liver support or awaiting transplants.

If you use ChatGPT a lot, this study has some concerning findings for you

So, umm, AI is not your friend — literally.

Revenge of the Fish: A Bone Pierced Through Man’s Gut and Stabbed His Liver

A swallowed bone made its way from the gut to the liver, causing weeks of mystery pain

AI-Assisted Wearable Device 'Speaks' For People With Dysfunctional Vocal Cords

Speech-language pathology is an area of medical science based on the mechanics of voice production and the evaluation, treatment and prevention of communication. AI-assisted technology is now part of treatment options for conditions that affect speech, such as stuttering or the inability to control specific muscles after a stroke.  UCLA bioengineers have created a device […]

Scientists sawed a human brain into 703 cubes to map its energy system for the first time

Your brain burns 20 percent of your body’s energy and now we know exactly where it goes.

Bad microphone? The people on your call probably think less of you

As it turns out, a bad microphone may be standing between you and your next job.

New study shows why you should switch to filtered coffee

It doesn't matter what type of coffee or filter. Just filter your coffee.

Paralyzed man can stand again after receiving stem cell treatment in Japan

A tiny injection of stem cells helped two patients defy the odds.

Your Gum Is Shedding Microplastics into Your Saliva

One gram of chewing gum can release up to 600 microplastic particles into your body.

Researchers Examine Novel Ketamine-Related Medication For Treating Life-Threatening Depression Symptoms

For those with treatment-resistance depression, treatment is not impossible, but it is far more difficult

Promising New Therapy Emerges for Children Affected by Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious neurological condition that impacts the spinal cord. The condition causes sudden weakness in the arms or legs, loss of reflexes, and loss of muscle tone. The condition is similar to polio and mainly affects young children. It comes from a virus that is the common cold. […]

Majority of US Baby Food Products Do Not Meet Nutrition Guidelines, Study Finds

Nutritious food is always important, whether for an infant or a senior, but it’s especially critical for newborn babies. The global baby food market is rapidly growing, with the United States being the second biggest market. The global baby food market is projected to grow from 71 billion U.S. dollars in 2023 to about 100 […]

23andMe Just Filed for Bankruptcy and Your DNA Could Be Up for Grabs

A company once worth billions now faces a reckoning over the fate of your genetic data

This Man Hiccupped Nonstop for Two Years—Until Doctors Found a Clue Hiding in His Blood

A rare immune condition turned an everyday annoyance into a chronic problem.

These Students Found a Way to Grow Ozempic in Plants

Their breakthrough could one day let you grow lifesaving drugs in your backyard.

Just 10 Minutes of Mindfulness a Day Can Boost Your Mental Health

Daily short mindfulness sessions significantly reduce depression and anxiety while encouraging healthier lifestyles.

This AI Tool Can Scan Your Food and Tell You Exactly How Many Calories and Other Nutrients It Has

Knowing what's inside your food has never been so easy.

Why Can't We Remember Our Lives as Babies? Our Earliest Memories May Still be There

New research suggests infants can form memories far earlier than previously thought, but where do they go?

The Other Terrifying Deer Disease Creeping Across the US

A silent but deadly epidemic is creeping through North America and scientists are sounding the alarm.

First Drug That Repairs Brain Damage After Stroke. It Mimics Rehabilitation

It could help patients regain movement by targeting brain rhythms.

World’s Oldest Person Had Cells 17 Years Younger Than Her Age. The Surprising Diet and Habits That Helped Her Live to 117

The supercentenarian’s gut health may hold the key to longevity.

Most Back Pain Treatments Don't Work—Here's What Actually Helps

Sometimes, the simplest solutions—moving more, staying strong, and managing stress—are the best we have.