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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.

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.

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.

AI can detect signs of cardiovascular disease in breast scans

Artificial intelligence can uncover new information from examinations that millions of women already undergo.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AI can detect signs of cardiovascular disease in breast scans

Artificial intelligence can uncover new information from examinations that millions of women already undergo.

New study: A steak may reduce the risk of dementia

A large study points to unexpected links between diet and brain health.

Scientists intrigued by lobsters’ unusual aging process

The lifespan of lobsters has long puzzled scientists.

These persistent symptoms may be early signs of cancer

Minor and seemingly harmless symptoms can, in some cases, be early signs of cancer. Nevertheless, they are often overlooked.

These “perfectly normal” symptoms could be signs of a brain tumor

Experts warn about these often overlooked signs of tumors in the brain.

Possible link between severe COVID-19 and lung cancer risk

A new study suggests that a severe bout of COVID-19 or flu could leave long-term changes in the lungs that may increase cancer risk years later.

43 years of research show that moderate coffee consumption is linked to a lower risk of dementia

A daily cup of coffee or tea may influence the risk of dementia.