Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-053Colorectal Cancer Surges in Younger Adults, New Data ShowsNew American Cancer Society data show colorectal cancer is rising among adults under 65, driven by distal colon and rectal tumors. Screening at 45, prevention, and targeted research are urgent priorities.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-042Short Fasting Diet Cuts Gum Inflammation in 6 MonthsA six-month pilot trial found that a fasting-mimicking diet lowered inflammatory markers in the mouth and blood of people with periodontitis, suggesting dietary approaches could complement dental treatment.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-043Why Old Muscle Stem Cells Choose Survival Over SpeedUCLA researchers found that elevated NDRG1 in aging muscle stem cells slows repair but increases cell survival. Blocking the protein restores youthful activation, yet risks depleting the stem cell pool.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-03Hidden Ingredients in Tattoo Ink: Why Regulation MattersA new study found hidden compounds in most tattoo inks, highlighting a patchwork of regulations worldwide. Learn why asking about ink ingredients, hygiene and medical history matters before you get inked.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-023Blood Test Reveals the Biological Age of Your OrgansA Stanford study shows a blood test can estimate biological ages for 11 organs, linking organ-specific aging to future disease risk and mortality. The approach may enable earlier, targeted prevention.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-022How Early Neighborhoods Leave Lasting Scars on HeartsA Northwestern Medicine analysis of CARDIA data links adverse neighborhood conditions in early adulthood to higher coronary artery calcification decades later, highlighting place-based drivers of heart disease and health disparities.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-012Ancient Brain Cells That Control Focus, Found in MiceJohns Hopkins researchers found an evolutionarily ancient cluster of GABAergic neurons in mice that controls selective spatial attention. Silencing these cells caused immediate distractibility, with potential relevance for ADHD research.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-30When Blood Appears in Stool: What It Could Mean TodayRecurring blood in stool is a key warning sign for colorectal cancer. Recent research shows rectal bleeding greatly increases cancer odds in symptomatic patients under 50. Learn which stool changes and symptoms warrant a colonoscopy and when to seek screening.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-302mRNA Vaccine Slashes Neuroblastoma Tumors by Seventy PercentRCSI researchers report a preclinical mRNA vaccine that cut neuroblastoma tumors by 70% and delayed growth. The peptide nanoparticle strategy targets GPC2 and offers a promising path for pediatric cancer immunotherapy.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-302Why Young Adults Are Showing Faster Biological AgingNew research in Nature Medicine links rising early-onset cancer rates to accelerated biological aging in younger cohorts, suggesting body-wide ageing markers may reshape prevention and screening strategies.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-292Why Screens in Infancy Are Harming Early DevelopmentNew UK research links screen exposure in infants under two to reduced bonding, delayed language, sleep disruption, and other developmental risks. Experts urge limits and systemic support for families.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-292Low Testosterone Linked to Higher Cancer Risk and MortalityA pooled analysis of 11 longitudinal studies links low testosterone in men to higher cancer incidence and mortality, with risk rising below specific hormonal thresholds; experts urge medical evaluation over self-treatment.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-292Why Pets Improve Mood But Don't Always Reduce StressA real-time study finds that interacting with cats and dogs boosts mood but does not reliably blunt stress in the moment. Species differences are subtle and owner traits likely shape outcomes.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-282Common Laxative Shows Promise Against Depression Brain FogA short clinical trial found that prucalopride, a 5-HT4 receptor agonist used for constipation, improved memory, attention, and processing speed in adults recovering from depression, pointing to new repurposing opportunities.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-28217,000 Brain Scans Reveal Ethnic Differences in AmyloidA pooled analysis of over 17,000 PET scans shows Hispanic participants had lower amyloid levels than non-Hispanic whites with similar genetics and cognition, suggesting ethnic variation in Alzheimer’s biology and implications for treatment.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-282Scientists Trick Awake Brains into Deep-Sleep RepairResearchers used targeted light pulses in mice to recreate deep-sleep slow waves in awake brains, restoring memory and reducing sleep need. The finding points to future noninvasive therapies for insomnia and sleep loss.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-272Shingles Vaccine Tied to 24% Lower Dementia Risk in SeniorsAnalysis of Medicare records shows older adults who received the Shingrix shingles vaccine after admission to skilled nursing facilities were about 24 percent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over four years, though causality is not established.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-262Recreational Drugs Linked to Raised Stroke Risk in AdultsA Cambridge-led meta-analysis of over 100 million people links cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamines to higher stroke risk, with genetic evidence suggesting causal relationships and stronger effects in younger adults.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-262First Ebola Case in France: What Scientists Are WatchingA doctor returning from the DRC tested positive for Ebola in Paris, the first detected case outside Africa in the current outbreak. Authorities isolated the patient, traced contacts, and stress the risk to the wider public remains low.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-252Preschool Diets and Behavior: Ultra-Processed Foods' LinkA Canadian cohort study links higher preschool intake of ultra-processed foods to increased emotional and behavioral challenges by age five, and models suggest small dietary swaps to whole foods could improve outcomes.
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