Body
Study of 10,000 points to difference between coffee and tea for bone health
A large study has tracked older women’s drinking habits and bone health over a ten-year period.
Diseases
Microplastics turn up in nearly every human brain. Here is what the science actually says
A 2026 Nature Health study found plastic particles in almost every brain sample tested.
Body
Do you speak multiple languages? Your brain could be significantly younger
New research points to a link between our language experience and how the brain ages.
Diseases
AI can detect signs of cardiovascular disease in breast scans
Artificial intelligence can uncover new information from examinations that millions of women already undergo.
Diseases
One vaccine may prevent six cancers, and one of them is rising fast in men
Many Americans think of HPV shots as protection against cervical cancer only.
Body
Study of 10,000 points to difference between coffee and tea for bone health
A large study has tracked older women’s drinking habits and bone health over a ten-year period.
Diseases
Microplastics turn up in nearly every human brain. Here is what the science actually says
A 2026 Nature Health study found plastic particles in almost every brain sample tested.
Body
Do you speak multiple languages? Your brain could be significantly younger
New research points to a link between our language experience and how the brain ages.
Diseases
AI can detect signs of cardiovascular disease in breast scans
Artificial intelligence can uncover new information from examinations that millions of women already undergo.
Researchers develop a new way to whiten teeth without damaging them
A new study suggests teeth whitening could soon become both safer and more protective for your smile.
Allergy experts warn against opening windows between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Opening a window in the middle of the day may seem harmless, but the timing can matter more than many allergy sufferers realize.
New study: Tuberculosis among children fell by 83 percent
A health project is changing the trajectory of tuberculosis among children. The results point to a possible new approach in the fight against the disease.
A new discovery could make back pain easier to treat
For many people, back pain is something they learn to live with—but new research suggests it might soon be treated in a completely different way, by stopping the pain before it even begins.
Cheeses you can still enjoy with lactose intolerance
Many people believe that cheese is completely off-limits if you are lactose intolerant, but this is not the case.Several types of cheese contain very...
Why weight loss medication doesn’t work for you
New weight loss drugs are effective for many, but not for everyone. Researchers are trying to understand why.