Read More 2026-01-27 Menopause and the Brain: Decline, Mood & Memory Risks A large UK Biobank study finds menopause associated with grey matter loss in memory- and emotion-related brain regions, higher rates of anxiety, depression and sleep issues, and modest HRT effects on reaction speed.
Read More 2026-01-26 Three Hidden Signs You May Be Grinding Your Teeth Now Learn the subtle signs of teeth grinding (bruxism), why it happens, and how clinicians diagnose and treat it. Discover lifestyle fixes, night guards, sleep testing, and expert advice to protect your jaw and teeth.
Read More 2026-01-26 Hidden Epigenetic Drift in Gut Raises Colon Cancer Risk A new study identifies ACCA epigenetic drift in gut stem cells — fueled by inflammation, low iron and weakened growth signals — that silences tumor-suppressor genes and expands cancer risk with age.
Read More 2026-01-25 How Pancreatic Tumors Use Periostin to Invade Nerves Brazilian researchers show how periostin from pancreatic stellate cells remodels tissue and enables nerve invasion, explaining pancreatic cancer's aggressiveness and pointing to new therapeutic targets.
Read More 2026-01-24 Post-Meal Glucose Spikes Raise Alzheimer's Risk 69% A UK genetic study links higher 2-hour post-meal blood glucose spikes to a 69% increased Alzheimer’s risk, highlighting postprandial glucose control as a potential prevention target—but findings need replication.
Read More 2026-01-09 Three Nights of Binge Drinking Can Rapidly Damage the Gut New mouse research finds that three consecutive nights of binge drinking cause rapid intestinal injury, immune activation and a leaky gut that may expose the liver to harmful bacterial products.
Read More 2026-01-08 Hidden Plastic Clouds: Cities Are Breathing Microplastics New semi‑automated measurements reveal cities carry far more airborne microplastics and nanoplastics than earlier methods detected, with implications for air quality, health, and climate.
Read More 2026-01-06 Nightmares May Signal Higher Dementia Risk in Later Life New analysis links frequent nightmares in middle and older age to higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia, especially in men. Treatable nightmares could offer an early, actionable signal for brain health.
Read More 2026-01-06 Marathon Running and Heart Health: Stress, Not Damage A decade-long study finds transient post-race heart changes in marathon runners but no lasting damage for most recreational athletes. Learn what troponin rises mean and when symptoms warrant urgent review.
Read More 2026-01-05 Walk While You Work: How Treadmill Desks Boost Health Discover how a treadmill desk or walking pad can reduce sedentary time, boost daily steps, and improve blood pressure and metabolism. Practical tips, study findings, and expert insight for workers and employers.
Read More 2026-01-05 A Periodic Table for Multimodal AI: A Unified Framework Emory physicists propose a Variational Multivariate Information Bottleneck framework that organizes multimodal AI methods, guiding loss-function design to retain only task-relevant information and reduce data and compute needs.
Read More 2026-01-04 Youngest Alzheimer's Case: A 19-Year-Old Without Mutations A 19-year-old was diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's disease despite lacking known genetic mutations. This rare early-onset case challenges current understanding and highlights the need for deeper genetic, molecular, and longitudinal research.
Read More 2026-01-03 Early Brain Signals Predict Alzheimer's Years Ahead Researchers using MEG and a novel spectral-events analysis found altered beta-band neural bursts that predict progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease up to years before diagnosis.
Read More 2026-01-03 When Does Physical Aging Start? 47-Year Study Finds 35 A 47-year Swedish longitudinal study finds physical fitness often peaks by 35. The research shows early declines in aerobic capacity and strength, but exercise at any age improves performance by 5–10%.
Read More 2026-01-03 Common Diabetes Drugs May Strip Beta Cell Identity New research suggests sulphonylureas, a common class of type 2 diabetes drugs, may drive pancreatic beta cells to lose their functional identity—potentially explaining long-term loss of drug effectiveness.
Read More 2026-01-01 Dopamine’s Hidden Job: Rethinking Parkinson’s Motor Signals McGill researchers show dopamine may not set movement speed directly but instead provides a baseline condition for movement, reshaping how levodopa and Parkinson’s therapies are understood.
Read More 2026-01-01 117-Year-Old's DNA Reveals Clues to Extreme Longevity Analysis of samples from 117-year-old Maria Branyas reveals rare genetic variants, youthful epigenetic and immune signatures, and favorable metabolic markers that may explain her exceptional longevity and suggest biomarkers for healthy aging.
Read More 2025-12-31 US Gestational Diabetes Rates Rose 36% Nationwide in Decade A new analysis of nearly 13 million first births finds gestational diabetes diagnoses rose 36% across the US from 2016–2024, with especially high rates in American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, and Pacific Islander mothers.
Read More 2025-12-31 Advanced MRI Reveals Quiet, Lasting COVID-19 Brain Changes Advanced multimodal MRI shows COVID-19 can leave measurable changes in brain tissue, chemistry, and signal patterns even after apparent recovery, offering clues to persistent cognitive symptoms and future monitoring needs.
Read More 2025-12-30 Boiling Water Reduces Microplastics - Easy Home Method Research shows boiling then straining tap water can remove up to 90% of micro- and nanoplastics in hard water. A practical, low-cost step drivers and campers can use to reduce plastic exposure on the road.
