Read More 2026-06-11 Nearly All Heart Attacks and Strokes Linked to Four Risks A large study of over 9 million adults links 99 percent of major heart attacks and strokes to four modifiable risks: hypertension, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and tobacco use, with blood pressure the most common factor.
Read More 2026-06-11 GRK2 and Compound 10: A Fresh Angle on Alzheimer's ETH Zurich researchers identify GRK2 as a driver of neuronal energy failure in Alzheimer’s and report that Compound 10 prevents GRK2 aggregation, improves mitochondrial function, and slows neurodegeneration in mice.
Read More 2026-06-10 When Your Cat Roams: Hidden Risks to Health and Wildlife Outdoor-roaming cats can carry and transport nearly 100 zoonotic pathogens. New synthesis of 400+ studies shows roaming pets raise human and wildlife health risks—practical steps and One Health strategies to reduce transmission.
Read More 2026-06-10 Two Cancer Drugs Reversed Alzheimer’s Signs in Mice Researchers found that two FDA-approved cancer drugs, letrozole and irinotecan, reduced tau aggregates and improved memory in mouse models of Alzheimer’s, suggesting a promising drug-repurposing strategy tied to gene-expression signatures.
Read More 2026-06-09 When Clean Eating Becomes Harmful: The Hidden Risks Clean eating can help health, but for some it turns into obsessive rules that damage body and mind. Learn the signs of orthorexia, how disordered eating differs from diagnosed disorders, and ways to help.
Read More 2026-06-08 Sleeping Pill Reduces Alzheimer's Proteins, Study Finds A 2023 trial found short-term reductions in amyloid-beta and some tau proteins after two nights of suvorexant, highlighting a link between sleep and Alzheimer’s markers while underscoring the need for longer studies.
Read More 2026-06-07 A Daily Glass of Juice Linked to Lower Depression Scores A Newcastle University trial found that adults with low fruit and vegetable intake who added a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie to a 5-a-day plan reported lower depression scores after four weeks, with no short-term metabolic harm.
Read More 2026-06-07 Small Ingredient Swaps: Quick Cuts to Cost and Nutrition UC Davis researchers trained an AI to propose one to three simple ingredient swaps that improve nutrition and cut meal costs by up to a third while keeping meals familiar and affordable.
Read More 2026-06-07 Cutting One Amino Acid Boosted Mouse Lifespan 33% and Health A US mouse study found that reducing dietary isoleucine, a single branched-chain amino acid, extended male lifespan by 33% and improved multiple health measures, highlighting new paths for aging research.
Read More 2026-06-06 Appendix Cancer Is Rising Sharply Among Young Adults Appendiceal cancer, once mostly seen in older adults, is rising among Gen X and millennials. New studies report a 200% plus increase and point to diet, environmental exposures, and biology as possible causes.
Read More 2026-06-06 Jackfruit Latex Composite Brings New Tools to Gum Repair Researchers in São Paulo combined jackfruit latex, pomegranate extract, and simvastatin to create a mucoadhesive biomaterial that may fight periodontitis and stimulate bone regeneration. Early tests show osteoinductive effects on human stem cells.
Read More 2026-06-05 Quitting Smoking Lowers Dementia Risk, But Weight Matters A long-term U.S. study of over 32,000 retired adults found quitting smoking cuts dementia risk by 16 percent, but significant weight gain after quitting can erase that benefit. Maintaining weight helps preserve cognitive gains.
Read More 2026-06-04 How Moderate Strength Training Extends Lifespan, Study Shows A 30-year analysis of over 147,000 adults links 90 to 120 minutes of weekly strength training to lower mortality, especially when combined with regular aerobic exercise. Practical guidance and study context included.
Read More 2026-06-03 Night Shifts and Small Brain Volume Loss in Adults A large UK Biobank MRI study links long term night shift work to small volume reductions in the thalamus and amygdala. Changes were subtle, partly reversible within 2.5 years, and tied to some cognitive impacts.
Read More 2026-06-02 Anti-inflammatory Drug Shows Promise for Tough Depression A Bristol pilot trial found that tocilizumab, an IL-6 blocking drug, improved symptoms in some people with treatment-resistant depression who showed blood markers of inflammation, pointing toward personalized immunotherapy approaches.
Read More 2026-06-02 New Pancreatic Cancer Pill Nearly Doubles Survival Daraxonrasib, a KRAS-targeting oral drug, nearly doubled median survival in a randomized trial for previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer, offering a potential new standard of care and directions for future research.
Read More 2026-06-02 How Statins May Open a Tiny Calcium Gate in Muscles Researchers trace a common statin side effect to RyR1, a muscle calcium channel. New structural and mouse data show how simvastatin can open the gate, prompting interventions that could help millions with statin intolerance.
Read More 2026-06-01 One Sign of Aging That Predicts Decline and Recovery Frailty, more than age alone, predicts whether older adults will recover from illness. Simple, evidence-based steps — strength training, adequate protein and social engagement — can prevent or reverse decline.
Read More 2026-05-31 Foamy Microglia: A New Clue to Severe Multiple Sclerosis Researchers link fat-filled microglia to aggressive multiple sclerosis. Post-mortem tissue and mouse models suggest lipid-overloaded immune cells switch from repair to harm, offering new diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets.
Read More 2026-05-30 Wearable Ultrasound Patch Enables Continuous Fetal Monitoring Scientists have developed UPatch, a wearable ultrasound that can monitor a fetus continuously for hours, measuring anatomy and blood flow. Trials show clinical promise, detecting sustained distress and offering potential for earlier intervention.
