Read More 2026-05-30 Typhoid Superbugs Are Rising: A Global Warning Now Genomic surveillance shows extensively drug-resistant Salmonella Typhi spreading across regions and threatening the last oral treatments. Vaccination, surveillance and new drugs are urgent priorities.
Read More 2026-05-30 Why Colon Cancer Is Increasing Among People in Their 30s Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults, including those in their 30s. A Swiss national study and global data point to increases in rectal and right-sided tumors, later-stage diagnoses, and the need for earlier awareness.
Read More 2026-05-29 Engineered T Cells Use Hidden Sugar to Beat Solid Tumors UCLA scientists engineered T cells to metabolize cellobiose, a plant sugar tumors cannot use, restoring immune function in solid tumors and improving CAR-T performance in preclinical models.
Read More 2026-05-29 Why Rubbing Your Eyes Can Permanently Harm Vision Now Eye rubbing feels good in the moment but can cause abrasions, infections, and accelerate corneal thinning such as keratoconus. Learn causes, treatments, and prevention tips from eye specialists.
Read More 2026-05-28 Common Food Preservatives Tied to Higher Blood Pressure A large French cohort study links common food preservatives to higher risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, highlighting eight additives of concern and calling for regulatory review and further research.
Read More 2026-05-28 Better Plant-Based Diets Could Cut Alzheimer's Risk A large Neurology study links higher-quality plant-based diets with lower risk of Alzheimer’s and related dementias, while diets high in refined plant foods and sugars may raise risk. Practical swaps discussed.
Read More 2026-05-28 How Everyday Hobbies Can Reduce Your Dementia Risk Now Everyday hobbies that combine mental challenge, movement and social contact can lower dementia risk. Learn which activities matter, why variety helps, and practical questions to choose sustainable hobbies.
Read More 2026-05-27 How Sleep's Nightly Cleanup May Link Many Dementias Researchers propose that sleep quality and rhythmic brain chemistry may power a glymphatic cleaning system that links stress, heart disease, depression and aging to higher dementia risk. Improving sleep could be a practical prevention route.
Read More 2026-05-27 When Riboflavin Shields Tumors and How We Fight Back New research shows vitamin B2 (riboflavin) fuels a protein that shields cancer cells from ferroptosis. A riboflavin mimic, roseoflavin, may expose that weakness and inform targeted therapies.
Read More 2026-05-26 Why Omega-3 Supplements Can Lower Aggression by 28% A meta-analysis of 29 randomized trials suggests omega-3 fatty acids can reduce aggressive behavior by up to 28 percent. This article explains the evidence, mechanisms, limitations, and practical implications.
Read More 2026-05-26 Common Diabetes Drug Linked to Exceptional Longevity A 2025 cohort analysis found that postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes who began metformin had a lower risk of dying before age 90 than those who started sulfonylureas, prompting further study of metformin as a geroprotective agent.
Read More 2026-05-26 Adults May Need Four Times the Exercise for Heart Health A large UK Biobank analysis suggests adults may need roughly 560-610 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity weekly - about four times current minimum advice - to cut cardiovascular risk substantially. Fitness level changes the required dose.
Read More 2026-03-03 Viagra and Two Other Surprises in Alzheimer’s Research A Delphi-style expert review highlights sildenafil (Viagra), Zostavax, and riluzole as leading repurposed candidates for Alzheimer’s prevention—promising, but still awaiting robust clinical trials.
Read More 2026-02-28 Molecular Blood Clock Predicts Alzheimer's Years Ahead A new blood-based 'molecular clock' using p‑tau217 narrows Alzheimer's symptom onset to a 3–4 year window, aiding trials and research; currently useful at group level with future potential for individual prognosis.
Read More 2026-02-27 A 1.2 Million-Child Study Reframes Vegan Infant Growth A population-level analysis of 1.2 million Israeli infants finds that with proper planning and access to care, vegan and vegetarian diets can support normal growth through age two, narrowing early weight differences.
Read More 2026-02-27 How a Single Genetic Switch Shapes Macrophages and Organs Researchers identify MafB as a conserved genetic regulator that directs macrophage maturation and organ protection, linking cell identity to iron recycling, lung and kidney health, and potential therapies.
Read More 2026-02-27 Shingles Vaccine May Slow Biological Aging in Seniors New research finds that the shingles (zoster) vaccine may slow biological aging in older adults by reducing chronic inflammation and epigenetic changes, with benefits lasting four years or more.
Read More 2026-02-27 Forever Chemicals Linked to Faster Biological Aging in Men A reanalysis of NHANES blood samples links two PFAS compounds, PFNA and PFOSA, to faster epigenetic aging in men aged 50–64. The study raises questions about PFAS alternatives, sex-specific vulnerability, and regulatory gaps.
Read More 2026-02-27 Vaccinating Children Against Typhoid: A Global Lifeline Typhoid conjugate vaccines can prevent large shares of childhood infections and deaths. With WHO prequalification and early national rollouts, vaccination is a key tool to curb antibiotic-resistant typhoid and protect children worldwide.
Read More 2026-02-26 Five Common OTC Medicines That Can Carry Hidden Risks Most over-the-counter medicines are safe when used correctly, but several common remedies—including codeine, decongestants, sedating antihistamines, DXM cough syrups and stimulant laxatives—carry risks of dependence, rebound effects, or misuse.
