Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro makes food taste sweeter and saltier, and that may quiet cravings

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro makes food taste sweeter and saltier, and that may quiet cravings

    17 Sep 2025

New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the...

Why so many young kids with ADHD are getting the wrong treatment

Why so many young kids with ADHD are getting the wrong treatment

    17 Sep 2025

Young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often receive medication just after being diagnosed, which...

Millions have diabetes without knowing it

Millions have diabetes without knowing it

    16 Sep 2025

A large portion of the global population with diabetes remains undiagnosed or is not...

Scientists test an anti-aging cream that actually works

Scientists test an anti-aging cream that actually works

    15 Sep 2025

Against the backdrop of high market demand for effective anti-ageing cosmetics, a team of...

Daily eye drops could make reading glasses obsolete

Daily eye drops could make reading glasses obsolete

    15 Sep 2025

Everybody develops presbyopia as they age – a difficulty in focusing on near objects...

1 in 8 Americans have already tried Ozempic and similar weight loss medications

1 in 8 Americans have already tried Ozempic and similar weight loss medications

    14 Sep 2025

Nearly 12% of Americans have used GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including about one-fifth...

Toxic “forever chemicals” found in 95% of beers tested in the U.S.

Toxic “forever chemicals” found in 95% of beers tested in the U.S.

    14 Sep 2025

Infamous for their environmental persistence and potential links to health conditions, per- and polyfluoroalkyl...

Fatty liver breakthrough: A safe, cheap vitamin shows promise

Fatty liver breakthrough: A safe, cheap vitamin shows promise

    13 Sep 2025

Approximately 30% of the global population is affected by metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD),...

Hidden gut molecule found to wreck kidneys

Hidden gut molecule found to wreck kidneys

    13 Sep 2025

A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the...

One daily habit could save you from chronic back pain

One daily habit could save you from chronic back pain

    12 Sep 2025

A major study has investigated the relationship between walking and the risk of developing...

Blood test spots hidden mesothelioma that scans can’t see

Blood test spots hidden mesothelioma that scans can’t see

    12 Sep 2025

People with operable diffuse pleural mesothelioma may benefit from immunotherapy before and after surgery,...

Your morning coffee could secretly be weakening antibiotics

Your morning coffee could secretly be weakening antibiotics

    11 Sep 2025

Ingredients of our daily diet – including caffeine – can influence the resistance of...

Don’t toss cannabis leaves. Scientists just found rare compounds inside

Don’t toss cannabis leaves. Scientists just found rare compounds inside

    10 Sep 2025

Analytical chemists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have provided the first evidence of a rare...

How orangutans thrive in feast and famine without gaining weight

How orangutans thrive in feast and famine without gaining weight

    09 Sep 2025

Humans could learn a thing or two from orangutans when it comes to maintaining...

Smog in the brain: Dirty air speeds Alzheimer’s decline

Smog in the brain: Dirty air speeds Alzheimer’s decline

    09 Sep 2025

Exposure to high concentrations of air pollution may worsen Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by accelerating...

Heart attacks may actually be infectious

Heart attacks may actually be infectious

    08 Sep 2025

A pioneering study by researchers from Finland and the UK has demonstrated for the...

This common sugar builds stronger cancer-killing T cells

This common sugar builds stronger cancer-killing T cells

    08 Sep 2025

For cancer, and infection-fighting T cells, glucose offers far more than a simple sugar...

A common supplement could reverse the hidden harm of sucralose

A common supplement could reverse the hidden harm of sucralose

    07 Sep 2025

Sucralose is a popular sugar substitute for people who are cutting calories or managing...

Strange new bacteria found in Amazon sand flies. Could it spread to humans?

Strange new bacteria found in Amazon sand flies. Could it spread to humans?

    07 Sep 2025

A new species of bacteria of the genus Bartonella has been found in the...

Experts warn: Smartphones before 13 could harm mental health for life

Experts warn: Smartphones before 13 could harm mental health for life

    06 Sep 2025

Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mind health and wellbeing...

Scientists reveal how breakfast timing may predict how long you live

Scientists reveal how breakfast timing may predict how long you live

    06 Sep 2025

As we age, what and how much we eat tends to change. However, how...

Scientists watch Parkinson’s protein drill holes in brain cells

Scientists watch Parkinson’s protein drill holes in brain cells

    05 Sep 2025

A toxic protein forms dynamic pores in the membranes of brain cells – and...

Hidden viruses in our DNA could be medicine’s next big breakthrough

Hidden viruses in our DNA could be medicine’s next big breakthrough

    05 Sep 2025

You are mostly but not entirely human. If we crunch the numbers, 8 percent...

A 3-minute brainwave test could spot Alzheimer’s years before symptoms

A 3-minute brainwave test could spot Alzheimer’s years before symptoms

    04 Sep 2025

A simple brainwave test developed at the University of Bath has been shown to...

Metformin’s mysterious metal effect could explain its big health benefits

Metformin’s mysterious metal effect could explain its big health benefits

    04 Sep 2025

The widely used diabetes drug metformin changes blood metal levels in humans. The Kobe...

Overworked neurons burn out and fuel Parkinson’s disease

Overworked neurons burn out and fuel Parkinson’s disease

    03 Sep 2025

Certain brain cells are responsible for coordinating smooth, controlled movements of the body. But...

Study finds cannabis improves sleep where other drugs fail

Study finds cannabis improves sleep where other drugs fail

    03 Sep 2025

Insomnia patients taking cannabis-based medical products reported better quality sleep after up to 18...

The next Ozempic: A 4-in-1 breakthrough for lasting weight loss

The next Ozempic: A 4-in-1 breakthrough for lasting weight loss

    02 Sep 2025

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are used by over 15 million adults...

Exercise may actually reverse your body’s aging clock

Exercise may actually reverse your body’s aging clock

    02 Sep 2025

A new research perspective was recently published in Aging, titled “Exercise as a geroprotector:...

Common heart drug taken by millions found useless, possibly risky

Common heart drug taken by millions found useless, possibly risky

    01 Sep 2025

Beta blockers—drugs commonly prescribed for a range of cardiac conditions, including heart attacks—provide no...

Scientists reveal breakthrough blood pressure treatment that works when others fail

Scientists reveal breakthrough blood pressure treatment that works when others fail

    01 Sep 2025

A new treatment has been shown to significantly lower blood pressure in people whose...

Beet juice secretly helps older adults lower blood pressure in just two weeks

Beet juice secretly helps older adults lower blood pressure in just two weeks

    31 Aug 2025

The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be...

New AI model predicts which genetic mutations truly drive disease

New AI model predicts which genetic mutations truly drive disease

    31 Aug 2025

When genetic testing reveals a rare DNA mutation, doctors and patients are frequently left...

Cells “vomit” waste in a hidden healing shortcut that could also fuel cancer

Cells “vomit” waste in a hidden healing shortcut that could also fuel cancer

    30 Aug 2025

When injured, cells have well-regulated responses to promote healing. These include a long-studied self-destruction...

This simple diet could help protect memory, even with Alzheimer’s genes

This simple diet could help protect memory, even with Alzheimer’s genes

    29 Aug 2025

Researchers found dietary changes may help improve cognitive health and stave off dementia. A...

Cannabis for coping? Why it may trigger paranoia

Cannabis for coping? Why it may trigger paranoia

    29 Aug 2025

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College...

More likely to be struck by lightning than get tetanus. So why the boosters?

More likely to be struck by lightning than get tetanus. So why the boosters?

    28 Aug 2025

The United States could safely drop tetanus and diphtheria booster shots for adults and...

Scientists crack indole’s toughest bond with copper, unlocking new medicines

Scientists crack indole’s toughest bond with copper, unlocking new medicines

    28 Aug 2025

Indole, a molecule made up of a six-membered benzene ring fused to a five-membered...

The hidden DNA organizer linking fertility and cancer

The hidden DNA organizer linking fertility and cancer

    27 Aug 2025

A research team at Kyoto University has discovered STAG3-cohesin, a new mitotic cohesin complex...

Rats walk again after breakthrough spinal cord repair with 3D printing

Rats walk again after breakthrough spinal cord repair with 3D printing

    27 Aug 2025

For the first time, a research team at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities...

The common cold’s unexpected superpower against COVID

The common cold’s unexpected superpower against COVID

    26 Aug 2025

A new study led by researchers at National Jewish Health has found that recent...

Artificial sweeteners could soon taste just like sugar

Artificial sweeteners could soon taste just like sugar

    26 Aug 2025

Some artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin and acesulfame K, have a bitter aftertaste that...

Eating meat may protect against cancer, landmark research shows

Eating meat may protect against cancer, landmark research shows

    25 Aug 2025

Eating animal-sourced protein foods is not linked to a higher risk of death and...

Your brain works overtime at night to burn fat and prevent sugar crashes

Your brain works overtime at night to burn fat and prevent sugar crashes

    25 Aug 2025

The brain controls the release of glucose in a wide range of stressful circumstances,...

Stopping time in cells exposes life’s fastest secrets

Stopping time in cells exposes life’s fastest secrets

    24 Aug 2025

Optical microscopy is a key technique for understanding dynamic biological processes in cells, but...

Tiny protein dismantles the toxic clumps behind Alzheimer’s

Tiny protein dismantles the toxic clumps behind Alzheimer’s

    24 Aug 2025

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital demonstrated for the first time that the...

Mysterious “little red dots” could reveal how the first black holes formed

Mysterious “little red dots” could reveal how the first black holes formed

    23 Aug 2025

Astronomers at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian have proposed a new...

A startling omega-3 deficiency may explain women’s Alzheimer’s risk

A startling omega-3 deficiency may explain women’s Alzheimer’s risk

    23 Aug 2025

Omega fatty acids could protect against Alzheimer’s disease in women, new research has found....

Hidden venom divide in Australia’s deadliest snake raises urgent treatment questions

Hidden venom divide in Australia’s deadliest snake raises urgent treatment questions

    22 Aug 2025

A University of Queensland study suggests the antivenom given to people bitten by Eastern...

A safe painkiller? New research raises concerns about Tylenol’s safety in pregnancy

A safe painkiller? New research raises concerns about Tylenol’s safety in pregnancy

    22 Aug 2025

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that prenatal...

Stunning galaxy blooms with pink nebulae in Hubble’s new image

Stunning galaxy blooms with pink nebulae in Hubble’s new image

    21 Aug 2025

Today’s NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week offers a closeup of a...

Scientists just found a protein that reverses brain aging

Scientists just found a protein that reverses brain aging

    21 Aug 2025

Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus — the brain region responsible for learning...

Genetic evidence confirms early puberty accelerates aging and disease

Genetic evidence confirms early puberty accelerates aging and disease

    20 Aug 2025

Reproductive timing matters when it comes to aging and age-related disease. In a study...

This overlooked trait could explain anxiety and depression in millions

This overlooked trait could explain anxiety and depression in millions

    20 Aug 2025

The meta-analysis of 33 studies, the first of its kind, looked at the relationship...

A new cancer vaccine just wiped out tumors in mice

A new cancer vaccine just wiped out tumors in mice

    19 Aug 2025

An experimental mRNA vaccine boosted the tumor-fighting effects of immunotherapy in a mouse-model study,...

Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction could be coming soon

Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction could be coming soon

    19 Aug 2025

Millions of Americans have altered vision, ranging from blurriness to blindness. But not everyone...

Global study reveals the surprising habit behind tough decisions

Global study reveals the surprising habit behind tough decisions

    18 Aug 2025

An international study surveying people in a dozen countries found that when it comes...

Trojan horse bacteria sneak cancer-killing viruses into tumors

Trojan horse bacteria sneak cancer-killing viruses into tumors

    18 Aug 2025

Researchers at Columbia Engineering have built a cancer therapy that makes bacteria and viruses...

Scientists may have found the tiny DNA switch that made us human

Scientists may have found the tiny DNA switch that made us human

    17 Aug 2025

Research from scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shed...

One small walking adjustment could delay knee surgery for years

One small walking adjustment could delay knee surgery for years

    17 Aug 2025

Nearly a quarter of people over the age of 40 experience painful osteoarthritis, making...

A $2 gold nanotech test that detects deadly diseases in minutes

A $2 gold nanotech test that detects deadly diseases in minutes

    16 Aug 2025

Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a breakthrough diagnostic tool that could transform...

Blood pressure cuff errors may be missing 30% of hypertension cases

Blood pressure cuff errors may be missing 30% of hypertension cases

    16 Aug 2025

Researchers have found why common cuff-based blood pressure readings are inaccurate and how they...

The surprising brain chemistry behind instant friendships

The surprising brain chemistry behind instant friendships

    15 Aug 2025

A new UC Berkeley study shows that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, is also...

Injectable “skin in a syringe” could heal burns without scars

Injectable “skin in a syringe” could heal burns without scars

    15 Aug 2025

Researchers have created what could be called “skin in a syringe.” The gel containing...

How cats with dementia could help crack the Alzheimer’s puzzle

How cats with dementia could help crack the Alzheimer’s puzzle

    14 Aug 2025

Cats with dementia have brain changes similar to those of people with Alzheimer’s disease,...

The 30-minute workout that could slash cancer cell growth by 30%

The 30-minute workout that could slash cancer cell growth by 30%

    14 Aug 2025

A single bout of either resistance or high intensity interval training could help in...

Scientists detect virus traces in blood that may unlock long COVID’s mystery

Scientists detect virus traces in blood that may unlock long COVID’s mystery

    13 Aug 2025

Researchers from the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, and...

The hidden mental health danger in today’s high-THC cannabis

The hidden mental health danger in today’s high-THC cannabis

    13 Aug 2025

Science News from research organizations Date: August 12, 2025 Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal...

The parasite that turns off your body’s pain alarm and sneaks in

The parasite that turns off your body’s pain alarm and sneaks in

    12 Aug 2025

New research, published in The Journal of Immunology, discovered that a parasitic worm suppresses...

Starving tumors makes cancer treatment work better

Starving tumors makes cancer treatment work better

    08 Aug 2025

Cancer cells and tumors do not exist in a vacuum. Far from the isolation...

This common fruit has over 1,600 compounds that boost brain, heart, and gut health

This common fruit has over 1,600 compounds that boost brain, heart, and gut health

    07 Aug 2025

A new article appearing in the current issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Agriculture...

Scientists found the gene that makes Aussie skinks immune to deadly snake venom

Scientists found the gene that makes Aussie skinks immune to deadly snake venom

    07 Aug 2025

A University of Queensland-led study has found Australian skinks have evolved molecular armor to...

Scientists uncover hidden gut ‘sense’ that talks to your brain

Scientists uncover hidden gut ‘sense’ that talks to your brain

    06 Aug 2025

In a breakthrough that reimagines the way the gut and brain communicate, researchers have...

Johns Hopkins scientists grow a mini human brain that lights up and connects like the real thing

Johns Hopkins scientists grow a mini human brain that lights up and connects like the real thing

    06 Aug 2025

Johns Hopkins University researchers have grown a novel whole-brain organoid, complete with neural tissues...

This diet helped people lose twice as much weight, without eating less

This diet helped people lose twice as much weight, without eating less

    05 Aug 2025

When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed...

Lupus often fades with age. Scientists finally know why

Lupus often fades with age. Scientists finally know why

    05 Aug 2025

Lupus is a “classic” autoimmune disease. It causes the immune system’s first-line viral defenses...

Researchers discover key social factors that triple long COVID risk

Researchers discover key social factors that triple long COVID risk

    04 Aug 2025

Mass General Brigham investigators led a nationwide study that found that financial hardship, food...

This vaccine uses dental floss instead of needles

This vaccine uses dental floss instead of needles

    04 Aug 2025

Researchers have demonstrated a novel vaccine delivery method in an animal model, using dental...

Breakthrough lung cancer treatment supercharges immune cells with mitochondria

Breakthrough lung cancer treatment supercharges immune cells with mitochondria

    03 Aug 2025

While chemotherapy remains a cornerstone of lung cancer treatment, it often weakens the immune...

Did drunk apes help us evolve? New clues reveal why we digest alcohol so well

Did drunk apes help us evolve? New clues reveal why we digest alcohol so well

    02 Aug 2025

If scientists are to better understand whether the genes that let us safely welcome...

Found in the trash: A super opioid 1000x stronger than morphine

Found in the trash: A super opioid 1000x stronger than morphine

    01 Aug 2025

A synthetic opioid 1000 times more potent than morphine is infiltrating the street drug...

Fat melts away—but so does muscle: What Ozempic users need to know

Fat melts away—but so does muscle: What Ozempic users need to know

    01 Aug 2025

Popular GLP-1 drugs help many people drop tremendous amounts of weight, but the drugs...

Reversing Alzheimer’s damage: Two cancer drugs demonstrate surprising power

Reversing Alzheimer’s damage: Two cancer drugs demonstrate surprising power

    31 Jul 2025

Scientists at UC San Francisco and Gladstone Institutes have identified cancer drugs that promise...

Columbia scientists turn yogurt into a healing gel that mimics human tissue

Columbia scientists turn yogurt into a healing gel that mimics human tissue

    31 Jul 2025

Researchers from Columbia Engineering have established a framework for the design of bioactive injectable...

This gut hormone could explain 40% of IBS-D cases—and lead to a cure

This gut hormone could explain 40% of IBS-D cases—and lead to a cure

    30 Jul 2025

High levels of a hormone found in cells in the gut could underlie many...

Walk faster, live longer: How just 15 minutes a day can boost lifespan

Walk faster, live longer: How just 15 minutes a day can boost lifespan

    30 Jul 2025

Regular walking is widely recognized for its significant benefits to overall health and well-being....

Your sleep schedule could be making you sick, says massive new study

Your sleep schedule could be making you sick, says massive new study

    29 Jul 2025

A groundbreaking international study, recently published in Health Data Science, analyzed objective sleep data...

Walk faster, age slower: The 14-step boost that builds strength

Walk faster, age slower: The 14-step boost that builds strength

    28 Jul 2025

Frailty is a medically defined condition in older adults that increases vulnerability to everyday...

7000 steps a day cuts death risk by 47%—and that might be all you need

7000 steps a day cuts death risk by 47%—and that might be all you need

    28 Jul 2025

A major new study led by the University of Sydney suggests that walking 7000...

Is the air you breathe silently fueling dementia? A 29-million-person study says yes

Is the air you breathe silently fueling dementia? A 29-million-person study says yes

    27 Jul 2025

An analysis of studies incorporating data from almost 30 million people has highlighted the...

Ivermectin: The mosquito-killing pill that dropped malaria by 26%

Ivermectin: The mosquito-killing pill that dropped malaria by 26%

    27 Jul 2025

Ivermectin administered to the whole population significantly reduces malaria transmission, offering new hope in...

This DNA test can predict if a 5-year-old will be obese as an adult

This DNA test can predict if a 5-year-old will be obese as an adult

    26 Jul 2025

What if we could prevent people from developing obesity? The World Obesity Federation expects...

This sugar substitute does more than sweeten — it kills cancer cells

This sugar substitute does more than sweeten — it kills cancer cells

    26 Jul 2025

Stevia may provide more benefits than as a zero-calorie sugar substitute. When fermented with...

This bedtime snack swap could rewire your gut and help prevent diabetes

This bedtime snack swap could rewire your gut and help prevent diabetes

    25 Jul 2025

Prediabetes affects a third of people in the United States and most of them...

A deadly virus no one talks about — and the HIV drugs that might stop it

A deadly virus no one talks about — and the HIV drugs that might stop it

    24 Jul 2025

Around 10 million people globally live with the life-threatening virus HTLV-1. Yet it remains...

New genetic test predicts obesity before you start kindergarten

New genetic test predicts obesity before you start kindergarten

    24 Jul 2025

A new genetic analysis using data from over five million people has provided a...

The fungus that makes bread better for you

The fungus that makes bread better for you

    23 Jul 2025

New research in Plants, People, Planet indicates that bread wheat’s micronutrient content can be...

The fungus that makes bread better for you

The fungus that makes bread better for you

    23 Jul 2025

New research in Plants, People, Planet indicates that bread wheat’s micronutrient content can be...

Magic mushrooms rewind aging in mice—could they do the same for humans?

Magic mushrooms rewind aging in mice—could they do the same for humans?

    23 Jul 2025

As revenues from the anti-aging market — riddled with hope and thousands of supplements–...

Teen bats are spawning new viruses—here’s why scientists are paying close attention

Teen bats are spawning new viruses—here’s why scientists are paying close attention

    22 Jul 2025

New research by the University of Sydney offers important insights into how and when...

A tiny chemistry hack just made mRNA vaccines safer, stronger, and smarter

A tiny chemistry hack just made mRNA vaccines safer, stronger, and smarter

    22 Jul 2025

As millions of people know firsthand, the most common side effect of mRNA vaccines...

One pregnancy shot slashes baby RSV hospitalizations by 72% — and shields for months

One pregnancy shot slashes baby RSV hospitalizations by 72% — and shields for months

    21 Jul 2025

Vaccination of pregnant women has been linked to a drop in newborns being admitted...

Why Trump’s leg swelling could be a warning sign for millions

Why Trump’s leg swelling could be a warning sign for millions

    21 Jul 2025

In light of reports from the White House that President Donald J. Trump has...

Doctors used music instead of medication—what they saw in dementia patients was remarkable

Doctors used music instead of medication—what they saw in dementia patients was remarkable

    20 Jul 2025

A new treatment that uses music therapy on dementia wards could improve care and...

Dirty water, warm trucks, and the real reason romaine keeps making us sick

Dirty water, warm trucks, and the real reason romaine keeps making us sick

    20 Jul 2025

E. coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce have long been a public health concern. and...

Popular sugar substitute linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk

Popular sugar substitute linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk

    19 Jul 2025

From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to “sugar-free” soda, the decades-old sweetener...

CRISPR uncovers gene that supercharges vitamin D—and stops tumors in their tracks

CRISPR uncovers gene that supercharges vitamin D—and stops tumors in their tracks

    19 Jul 2025

Vitamin D is not only an essential nutrient, but also the precursor of the...

Three-person DNA IVF stops inherited disease—eight healthy babies born in UK first

Three-person DNA IVF stops inherited disease—eight healthy babies born in UK first

    18 Jul 2025

The UK’s pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried...

Tai chi, yoga, and jogging rival pills for beating insomnia

Tai chi, yoga, and jogging rival pills for beating insomnia

    18 Jul 2025

Yoga, Tai Chi, walking and jogging may be the best forms of exercise to...

Cognitive collapse and the nuclear codes: When leaders lose control

Cognitive collapse and the nuclear codes: When leaders lose control

    17 Jul 2025

Many former leaders of the world’s nine nuclear-armed nations were impaired by health conditions...

New study cracks the “tissue code” — just five rules shape organs

New study cracks the “tissue code” — just five rules shape organs

    16 Jul 2025

Every day, your body replaces billions of cells — and yet, your tissues stay...

Semaglutide melts fat—but may quietly strip away your strength

Semaglutide melts fat—but may quietly strip away your strength

    16 Jul 2025

Women and older adults taking the anti-obesity drug semaglutide may be at higher risk...

Fasting twice a week could be a game-changer for type 2 diabetes

Fasting twice a week could be a game-changer for type 2 diabetes

    15 Jul 2025

Intermittent energy restriction, time-restricted eating and continuous energy restriction can all improve blood sugar...

One shot, seven days: Long-acting levodopa gel tackles Parkinson’s tremors

One shot, seven days: Long-acting levodopa gel tackles Parkinson’s tremors

    15 Jul 2025

A new weekly injectable drug could transform the lives of more than eight million...

Princeton study maps 200,000 years of Human–Neanderthal interbreeding

Princeton study maps 200,000 years of Human–Neanderthal interbreeding

    13 Jul 2025

When the first Neanderthal bones were uncovered in 1856, they sparked a flood of...

Scientists just found 200+ hidden proteins that may drive Alzheimer’s

Scientists just found 200+ hidden proteins that may drive Alzheimer’s

    13 Jul 2025

For decades, the story of Alzheimer’s research has been dominated by a battle between...

Florida cat sniffs out another new virus—and scientists are listening

Florida cat sniffs out another new virus—and scientists are listening

    12 Jul 2025

Pepper, the pet cat who made headlines last year for his role in the...

How a hidden brain circuit fuels fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD

How a hidden brain circuit fuels fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD

    12 Jul 2025

Pain isn’t just a physical sensation — it also carries emotional weight. That distress,...

In seconds, AI builds proteins to battle cancer and antibiotic resistance

In seconds, AI builds proteins to battle cancer and antibiotic resistance

    11 Jul 2025

In the last year, there has been a surge in proteins developed by AI...

Lemurs age without inflammation—and it could change human health forever

Lemurs age without inflammation—and it could change human health forever

    11 Jul 2025

What can lemurs tell us about inflammation and aging, aka “inflammaging” in humans? That’s...

Bigger crops, fewer nutrients: The hidden cost of climate change

Bigger crops, fewer nutrients: The hidden cost of climate change

    10 Jul 2025

New preliminary research suggests that a combination of higher atmospheric CO2 and hotter temperatures...

Hate exercise? Neuroscience maps the routine your personality will love

Hate exercise? Neuroscience maps the routine your personality will love

    10 Jul 2025

The key to sticking to and reaping the rewards of exercise over the long...

Matching your workouts to your personality could make exercising more enjoyable and give you better results

Matching your workouts to your personality could make exercising more enjoyable and give you better results

    09 Jul 2025

Finding motivation to exercise can be the greatest challenge in working out. This might...

Pregnancy’s 100-million-year secret: Inside the placenta’s evolutionary power play

Pregnancy’s 100-million-year secret: Inside the placenta’s evolutionary power play

    09 Jul 2025

An international research team led by scientists from the University of Vienna has uncovered...

New research shows Monday stress is etched into your biology

New research shows Monday stress is etched into your biology

    08 Jul 2025

A research study led by Professor Tarani Chandola from the Department of Sociology, Faculty...

Feeling mental exhaustion? These two areas of the brain may control whether people give up or persevere

Feeling mental exhaustion? These two areas of the brain may control whether people give up or persevere

    08 Jul 2025

Two areas of the brain may work in combination to tell the brain when...

Study finds tummy-tuck patients still shedding pounds five years later

Study finds tummy-tuck patients still shedding pounds five years later

    07 Jul 2025

Most patients undergoing “tummy tuck” surgery (abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin and tissue after...

Multisensory VR forest reboots your brain and lifts mood—study confirms

Multisensory VR forest reboots your brain and lifts mood—study confirms

    07 Jul 2025

In Japan, Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing has already been used for therapeutic applications,...

Cough medicine turned brain protector? Ambroxol may slow Parkinson’s dementia

Cough medicine turned brain protector? Ambroxol may slow Parkinson’s dementia

    06 Jul 2025

Dementia poses a major health challenge with no safe, affordable treatments to slow its...

Scientists discovered how a scent can change your mind

Scientists discovered how a scent can change your mind

    06 Jul 2025

Mice taught to link smells with tastes, and later fear, revealed how the amygdala...

Frozen light switches: How Arctic microbes could revolutionize neuroscience

Frozen light switches: How Arctic microbes could revolutionize neuroscience

    05 Jul 2025

Imagine the magnificent glaciers of Greenland, the eternal snow of the Tibetan high mountains,...

Sweet-smelling molecule halts therapy-resistant pancreatic cancer

Sweet-smelling molecule halts therapy-resistant pancreatic cancer

    05 Jul 2025

Cancer cells have the capacity to multiply rapidly. The aggressive cancer cells undergo conversion...

Parkinson’s reversal? One drug brings dying brain cells back to life

Parkinson’s reversal? One drug brings dying brain cells back to life

    04 Jul 2025

Putting the brakes on an enzyme might rescue neurons that are dying due to...

Even low levels of air pollution may quietly scar your heart, MRI study finds

Even low levels of air pollution may quietly scar your heart, MRI study finds

    04 Jul 2025

Researchers using cardiac MRI have found that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated...

AI spots deadly heart risk most doctors can’t see

AI spots deadly heart risk most doctors can’t see

    03 Jul 2025

A new AI model is much better than doctors at identifying patients likely to...

The pandemic pet boom was real. The happiness boost wasn’t

The pandemic pet boom was real. The happiness boost wasn’t

    03 Jul 2025

A new study challenges the belief in a universal “pet effect” on human well-being....

A midlife MRI that spots rapid aging and signals disease long before symptoms

A midlife MRI that spots rapid aging and signals disease long before symptoms

    02 Jul 2025

Any high school reunion is a sharp reminder that some people age more gracefully...

This virus infects millions—and we just discovered its secret weapon

This virus infects millions—and we just discovered its secret weapon

    02 Jul 2025

New research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and La Jolla Institute...

Scientists just mapped how the body rejects pig organs—and how to stop it

Scientists just mapped how the body rejects pig organs—and how to stop it

    01 Jul 2025

A pioneering study has provided unprecedented insights into the immune response following pig-to-human kidney...

This AI tracks lung tumors as you breathe — and it might save lives

This AI tracks lung tumors as you breathe — and it might save lives

    01 Jul 2025

In radiation therapy, precision can save lives. Oncologists must carefully map the size and...

Scientists just found a sugar switch that protects your brain from Alzheimer’s

Scientists just found a sugar switch that protects your brain from Alzheimer’s

    30 Jun 2025

A new study from scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging has...

Scientists turn beer yeast into mini factories for smart drugs

Scientists turn beer yeast into mini factories for smart drugs

    30 Jun 2025

Scientists at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, in collaboration with researchers from Japan, China,...

A tiny implant just helped paralyzed rats walk again—is human recovery next?

A tiny implant just helped paralyzed rats walk again—is human recovery next?

    29 Jun 2025

Spinal cord injuries are currently incurable with devastating effects on people’s lives, but now...

The brain’s sweet spot: How criticality could unlock learning, memory—and prevent Alzheimer’s

The brain’s sweet spot: How criticality could unlock learning, memory—and prevent Alzheimer’s

    29 Jun 2025

In a new paper with implications for preventing Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders,...

Scientists reveal your morning coffee flips an ancient longevity switch

Scientists reveal your morning coffee flips an ancient longevity switch

    28 Jun 2025

A new study from the Cellular Ageing and Senescence laboratory at Queen Mary University of...

AI sees what doctors miss: Fatty liver disease hidden in chest x-rays

AI sees what doctors miss: Fatty liver disease hidden in chest x-rays

    28 Jun 2025

Fatty liver disease, caused by the accumulation of fat in the liver, is estimated...

Parkinson’s may begin decades earlier — and your immune system might know first

Parkinson’s may begin decades earlier — and your immune system might know first

    27 Jun 2025

Your T cells work hard to fight disease. Unfortunately, “friendly fire” from T cells...

Acid-busting diet triggers 13-pound weight loss in just 16 weeks

Acid-busting diet triggers 13-pound weight loss in just 16 weeks

    27 Jun 2025

Compared with a Mediterranean diet, dietary acid load decreased significantly on a low-fat vegan...

Hot tubs outperform saunas in boosting blood flow and immune power

Hot tubs outperform saunas in boosting blood flow and immune power

    26 Jun 2025

Hot tubs and saunas can both soothe aching muscles and provide welcome warmth, but...

Scientists warn of bat virus just one mutation from infecting humans

Scientists warn of bat virus just one mutation from infecting humans

    26 Jun 2025

A group of bat viruses closely related to the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome...

The molecule that might save your sight—and your heart

The molecule that might save your sight—and your heart

    25 Jun 2025

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis identifies a...

How brain cells meant to help may be making depression worse

How brain cells meant to help may be making depression worse

    25 Jun 2025

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental health condition that negatively affects the mood...

USC’s new AI implant promises drug-free relief for chronic pain

USC’s new AI implant promises drug-free relief for chronic pain

    24 Jun 2025

Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that severely impacts quality of life, often leading...

Affordances in the brain: The human superpower AI hasn’t mastered

Affordances in the brain: The human superpower AI hasn’t mastered

    24 Jun 2025

How do you intuitively know that you can walk on a footpath and swim...

From cursed tomb fungus to cancer cure: Aspergillus flavus yields potent new drug

From cursed tomb fungus to cancer cure: Aspergillus flavus yields potent new drug

    23 Jun 2025

Penn-led researchers have turned a deadly fungus into a potent cancer-fighting compound. After isolating...

HIV is surging in over-50s—But campaigns still target the young

HIV is surging in over-50s—But campaigns still target the young

    23 Jun 2025

Prevention and treatment campaigns are not adequately targeting the particular needs of the 50+...

Cold sore virus hijacks human genome in 3D–and scientists found its weak spot

Cold sore virus hijacks human genome in 3D–and scientists found its weak spot

    22 Jun 2025

Viruses are entirely dependent on their hosts to reproduce. They ransack living cells for...

Iron overload: The hidden culprit behind early Alzheimer’s in Down syndrome

Iron overload: The hidden culprit behind early Alzheimer’s in Down syndrome

    22 Jun 2025

Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a key connection...

Diabetes drug cuts migraines in half by targeting brain pressure

Diabetes drug cuts migraines in half by targeting brain pressure

    21 Jun 2025

A diabetes medication that lowers brain fluid pressure has cut monthly migraine days by...

Self-esteem skyrockets 131% after weight-loss surgery, study reveals

Self-esteem skyrockets 131% after weight-loss surgery, study reveals

    21 Jun 2025

Self-esteem scores more than doubled within one year of weight-loss surgery, according to a...

Fitness trackers are failing millions — this fix could change everything

Fitness trackers are failing millions — this fix could change everything

    20 Jun 2025

For many, fitness trackers have become indispensable tools for monitoring how many calories they’ve...

Microscopic heist: How lung bacteria forge weapons to steal iron and survive

Microscopic heist: How lung bacteria forge weapons to steal iron and survive

    20 Jun 2025

Bacteria of the genus Pandoraea have not been studied much to date. Their name...

Sugar shield restored: The breakthrough reversing brain aging and memory loss

Sugar shield restored: The breakthrough reversing brain aging and memory loss

    19 Jun 2025

In a compelling Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, Sophia Shi, PhD,...

Single psilocybin trip delivers two years of depression relief for cancer patients

Single psilocybin trip delivers two years of depression relief for cancer patients

    19 Jun 2025

New results from a clinical trial reveal that a single dose of psilocybin —...

Your brain has a hidden beat — and smarter minds sync to it

Your brain has a hidden beat — and smarter minds sync to it

    18 Jun 2025

When the brain is under pressure, certain neural signals begin to move in sync...

Only 13 % know: The one-minute self-exam that could save young men’s lives

Only 13 % know: The one-minute self-exam that could save young men’s lives

    18 Jun 2025

A recent survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Arthur...

Black coffee, longer life: The science behind your morning perk

Black coffee, longer life: The science behind your morning perk

    17 Jun 2025

While you’re probably not pouring your morning cup for the long-term health benefits, coffee...

The invisible killer: PM 1 pollution uncovered across America

The invisible killer: PM 1 pollution uncovered across America

    17 Jun 2025

Air pollution causes health problems and is attributable to some 50,000 annual deaths in...

Scientists discover llama antibodies that shut down COVID — and its future variants

Scientists discover llama antibodies that shut down COVID — and its future variants

    16 Jun 2025

Scientists have discovered a unique class of small antibodies that are strongly protective against...

Brain food fight: Rutgers maps the hidden switch that turns cravings on and off

Brain food fight: Rutgers maps the hidden switch that turns cravings on and off

    16 Jun 2025

Scientists know the stomach talks to the brain, but two new studies from Rutgers...

Space-laser AI maps forest carbon in minutes—a game-changer for climate science

Space-laser AI maps forest carbon in minutes—a game-changer for climate science

    15 Jun 2025

Satellite data used by archaeologists to find traces of ancient ruins hidden under dense...

CRISPR-edited stem cells reveal hidden causes of autism

CRISPR-edited stem cells reveal hidden causes of autism

    15 Jun 2025

To allow studying the genetic causes of autism spectrum disorder, a Kobe University research...

Johns Hopkins blood test detects tumor dna three years early

Johns Hopkins blood test detects tumor dna three years early

    14 Jun 2025

Genetic material shed by tumors can be detected in the bloodstream three years prior...

Sleep-in science: How 2 extra weekend hours can calm teen anxiety

Sleep-in science: How 2 extra weekend hours can calm teen anxiety

    14 Jun 2025

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that...

Smart nanoparticles launch genetic attack on lung cancer and cystic fibrosis

Smart nanoparticles launch genetic attack on lung cancer and cystic fibrosis

    13 Jun 2025

Scientists have made a key breakthrough for treating respiratory diseases by developing a new...

Atom-thin tech replaces silicon in the world’s first 2D computer

Atom-thin tech replaces silicon in the world’s first 2D computer

    13 Jun 2025

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Silicon is king in the semiconductor technology that underpins smartphones,...

Pincer plot twist: How female earwigs evolved deadly claws for love and war

Pincer plot twist: How female earwigs evolved deadly claws for love and war

    12 Jun 2025

A new study from Toho University reveals that female earwigs exhibit a similar pattern...

Scientists found the brain glitch that makes you think you’re still hungry

Scientists found the brain glitch that makes you think you’re still hungry

    12 Jun 2025

Researchers identify “meal memory” neurons in laboratory rats that could explain why forgetting lunch...

Unusual carbon build-up found in lungs of COPD patients

Unusual carbon build-up found in lungs of COPD patients

    11 Jun 2025

Cells taken from the lungs of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have...

New discovery: Tylenol stops pain at the nerves, before it hits the brain

New discovery: Tylenol stops pain at the nerves, before it hits the brain

    11 Jun 2025

A new study from Hebrew University reveals that acetaminophen doesn’t just work in the...

Shocking brain cancer breakthrough: Electric fields supercharge immune assault

Shocking brain cancer breakthrough: Electric fields supercharge immune assault

    10 Jun 2025

A new study led by Keck Medicine of USC researchers may have uncovered an...

How a common antibiotic fuels bacterial resistance

How a common antibiotic fuels bacterial resistance

    10 Jun 2025

Antibiotics are supposed to wipe out bacteria, yet the drugs can sometimes hand microbes...

Common supplement reverses premature aging in landmark human trial

Common supplement reverses premature aging in landmark human trial

    09 Jun 2025

Werner syndrome (WS), a rare genetic disorder that causes accelerated aging. From their twenties,...

Hidden in your dna: The mutation combo that raises clot risk by 180%

Hidden in your dna: The mutation combo that raises clot risk by 180%

    09 Jun 2025

Blood clots can form in both arteries and veins. However, the reasons behind them...

Whales blow bubble rings—And they might be talking to us

Whales blow bubble rings—And they might be talking to us

    08 Jun 2025

A team of scientists from the SETI Institute and the University of California at...

Why your diet might be making you sad—Especially if you’re a man

Why your diet might be making you sad—Especially if you’re a man

    08 Jun 2025

Following a low calorie diet is linked to a heightened risk of depressive symptoms,...

Largest-ever map of the universe reveals 10x more early galaxies than expected

Largest-ever map of the universe reveals 10x more early galaxies than expected

    07 Jun 2025

In the name of open science, the multinational scientific collaboration COSMOS on Thursday released...

Epilepsy is more common in patients with frontotemporal dementia than expected

Epilepsy is more common in patients with frontotemporal dementia than expected

    07 Jun 2025

According to a recent study, in patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), epileptic seizures are...

Pancreatic cancer spreads to liver or lung thanks to this protein

Pancreatic cancer spreads to liver or lung thanks to this protein

    06 Jun 2025

A protein called PCSK9 determines how pancreatic cancer cells metastasize to different parts of...

Molecular link between air pollution and pregnancy risks

Molecular link between air pollution and pregnancy risks

    06 Jun 2025

A new study by Emory University researchers, published Thursday in Environmental Science & Technology,...

Eating an array of smaller fish could be nutrient-dense solution to overfishing

Eating an array of smaller fish could be nutrient-dense solution to overfishing

    05 Jun 2025

To satisfy the seafood needs of billions of people, offering them access to a...

Guardrails, education urged to protect adolescent AI users

Guardrails, education urged to protect adolescent AI users

    05 Jun 2025

The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a...

Decades-old assumptions about brain plasticity upended

Decades-old assumptions about brain plasticity upended

    04 Jun 2025

A new study from Pitt researchers challenges a decades-old assumption in neuroscience by showing...

Researchers develop innovative model to study sense of smell

Researchers develop innovative model to study sense of smell

    04 Jun 2025

Using a newly devised, three-dimensional model to study the regeneration of nerve tissue in...

Preventing chronic inflammation from turning into cancer

Preventing chronic inflammation from turning into cancer

    03 Jun 2025

Chronic inflammatory bowel disease is challenging to treat and carries a risk of complications,...

Attachment theory: A new lens for understanding human-AI relationships

Attachment theory: A new lens for understanding human-AI relationships

    03 Jun 2025

Human-AI interactions are well understood in terms of trust and companionship. However, the role...

Evolution of a single gene allowed the plague to adapt, survive and kill much of humanity over many centuries

Evolution of a single gene allowed the plague to adapt, survive and kill much of humanity over many centuries

    02 Jun 2025

Scientists have documented the way a single gene in the bacterium that causes bubonic...

Does outdoor air pollution affect indoor air quality? It could depend on buildings’ HVAC

Does outdoor air pollution affect indoor air quality? It could depend on buildings’ HVAC

    02 Jun 2025

We typically spend 80% of our time indoors, where the quality of the air...

Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men

Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men

    01 Jun 2025

New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice...

Singing to babies improves their mood

Singing to babies improves their mood

    01 Jun 2025

Singing to your infant can significantly boost the baby’s mood, according to a recent...