Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-082Sleeping Pill Reduces Alzheimer's Proteins, Study FindsA 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 MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-072A Daily Glass of Juice Linked to Lower Depression ScoresA 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 MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-072Small Ingredient Swaps: Quick Cuts to Cost and NutritionUC 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 MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-072Cutting One Amino Acid Boosted Mouse Lifespan 33% and HealthA 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 MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-063Appendix Cancer Is Rising Sharply Among Young AdultsAppendiceal 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 MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-062Jackfruit Latex Composite Brings New Tools to Gum RepairResearchers 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 MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-052Quitting Smoking Lowers Dementia Risk, But Weight MattersA 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 MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-042How Moderate Strength Training Extends Lifespan, Study ShowsA 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 MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-032Night Shifts and Small Brain Volume Loss in AdultsA 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 MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-022Anti-inflammatory Drug Shows Promise for Tough DepressionA 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 MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-022New Pancreatic Cancer Pill Nearly Doubles SurvivalDaraxonrasib, 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 MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-022How Statins May Open a Tiny Calcium Gate in MusclesResearchers 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 MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-013One Sign of Aging That Predicts Decline and RecoveryFrailty, 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 MoreNora Schmidt2026-05-312Foamy Microglia: A New Clue to Severe Multiple SclerosisResearchers 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 MoreNora Schmidt2026-05-302Wearable Ultrasound Patch Enables Continuous Fetal MonitoringScientists 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.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-05-302Typhoid Superbugs Are Rising: A Global Warning NowGenomic 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 MoreNora Schmidt2026-05-302Why Colon Cancer Is Increasing Among People in Their 30sColorectal 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 MoreNora Schmidt2026-05-293Engineered T Cells Use Hidden Sugar to Beat Solid TumorsUCLA 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 MoreNora Schmidt2026-05-293Why Rubbing Your Eyes Can Permanently Harm Vision NowEye 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 MoreOliver Hayes2026-05-282Common Food Preservatives Tied to Higher Blood PressureA 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.
