Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-27Experimental Compound Burns Fat in Mice Without StarvingA UC Berkeley study finds the compound TOFA causes obese male mice to lose about 18% body weight without eating less, by shifting fat metabolism and increasing energy expenditure.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-27Leg-Derived Mitochondria Injected into Human Eyes: Case OneResearchers report the first human case of injecting mitochondria from a patient's leg into both eyes. The procedure was safe and produced temporary physiological responses, opening a path for further trials in treating energy-starved retinal cells.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-272Why Vitamin C Still Fails to Prevent the Common ColdVitamin C is often sold as a cold prevention shortcut, but research shows only modest benefits in specific groups and small reductions in symptom severity. Learn what the evidence and safety guidelines actually say.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-263AI Tissue Clocks Reveal Organs Age on Different TimelinesAI-trained tissue clocks read histology to estimate organ-specific biological age. Study of 25,712 GTEx images shows organs age at different rates and some signals appear in blood, with implications for diagnostics.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-262A dissolving microneedle patch that targets skin cancerResearchers at Queen's University Belfast developed a 3D-printed, dissolving microneedle patch that delivers curcumin and 5-fluorouracil directly to skin cancers, enabling controlled, less invasive local therapy and reduced needle waste.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-24Most Plant-Based Meats Contain Fungal Toxins, Study FindsA UK survey of 212 plant-based foods found mycotoxins—natural fungal toxins—in every product. Levels were below EU limits, yet experts warn of cumulative exposure risks and call for better monitoring.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-24Supercharged Natural Killer Cells Penetrate Solid TumorsStanford researchers reprogram donor natural killer cells into tissue-resident killers that infiltrate solid tumors and slow growth in mice, enabling a potential off-the-shelf cell therapy combined with antibody treatment.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-24Remote Work Linked to Better Mental Health and RetentionA University of Colorado Boulder survey of over 7,700 healthcare employees found remote workers reported higher well-being and slightly lower turnover. The results challenge assumptions about in-person work and suggest communication, not proximity, drives culture.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-23Three Minutes of Sprinting Alter More Blood ProteinsRockefeller University researchers found that six 30-second all-out sprints trigger rapid, extensive changes in blood proteins and metabolites—far exceeding the immediate molecular response to 90 minutes of moderate cycling.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-23Stem-Cell Therapy Restores Heart Function in 90% of PatientsIn a small clinical trial at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, autologous iPSC-derived heart cells improved cardiac function in 9 of 10 heart failure patients at 12 months, with few short-term complications and promising functional gains.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-22Gut Microbe Compound Sparks New Path to Repair IBDResearchers found that urolithin A, a microbial metabolite produced from pomegranates, walnuts, and berries, activates a targeted AHR-NLRP6 pathway in gut cells to promote intestinal barrier repair, offering a new angle for IBD therapies.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-22Living Near Dry Cleaners Tied to Higher Parkinson’s RiskA nationwide Medicare analysis finds living within 150 meters of a dry cleaner is linked to a higher estimated risk of Parkinson's disease, highlighting solvent contamination, vapor intrusion, and the need for targeted environmental monitoring.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-22The Baffling B12 Signal: What Elevated Levels Might MeanElevated vitamin B12 readings show a complex, sometimes paradoxical link to cancer. New studies suggest high B12 may reflect tumor-driven changes rather than cause cancer, prompting careful clinical interpretation.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-21Mindful Focus on Inflammation Lowers Immune ReactionA new study shows that deliberately focusing on bodily sensations from inflammation can reduce the local immune reaction measured by a histamine skin test. Findings point to a neuroimmune link but need broader testing.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-21Hidden Hormone Pathway Shields Liver from Chronic InjuryMcMaster researchers reveal that the hormone GDF15 activates a brain-to-liver pathway that reduces inflammation and fibrosis in advanced fatty liver disease, independently of weight loss.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-21How an Epilepsy Drug Could Repair Arthritic CartilageYale researchers repurposed the epilepsy drug lacosamide and paired it with a thermoresponsive collagen hydrogel to reduce osteoarthritis pain and promote cartilage repair, offering a potential path to disease-modifying therapy.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-212Unexpected Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs Beyond Weight LossEmerging research shows GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce inflammation, affect cardiovascular and musculoskeletal outcomes, and even lower alcohol use, while raising questions about muscle and nutrition.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-202Daily Sugary Drinks Tied to Higher Stomach Cancer RiskA large US cohort analysis links daily sugar-sweetened beverage consumption to a higher risk of gastric cancer, reporting a 2.45-fold increase overall and notable sex differences. Study details and implications explained.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-202New Study Links Airline Crew to Higher Radiation Cancer RiskA Harvard-led analysis of 12.7 million U.S. death records finds flight attendants and pilots face significantly higher mortality from radiation-related cancers, highlighting the occupational impact of cosmic radiation at altitude.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-192How Joint Development Before Birth Shapes Rheumatoid RiskResearchers find that differences formed in joints before birth, including distinct PI16 positive fibroblasts and structural features, may explain why rheumatoid arthritis targets some finger joints and spares others.
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