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.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-05-282Better Plant-Based Diets Could Cut Alzheimer's RiskA 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 MoreOliver Hayes2026-05-283How Everyday Hobbies Can Reduce Your Dementia Risk NowEveryday 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 MoreOliver Hayes2026-05-272How Sleep's Nightly Cleanup May Link Many DementiasResearchers 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 MoreOliver Hayes2026-05-272When Riboflavin Shields Tumors and How We Fight BackNew 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 MoreOliver Hayes2026-05-262Common Diabetes Drug Linked to Exceptional LongevityA 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 MoreNora Schmidt2026-05-262Why 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 MoreNora Schmidt2026-05-262Adults May Need Four Times the Exercise for Heart HealthA 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.
