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.
New research reveals that fillers can damage blood vessels in the face
Doctors are increasingly warning that cosmetic fillers in the face may be riskier than many people realize.
A doctor explains why toilet visits shouldn’t last more than 5 minutes
Christmas changes not only our calendars but also our bodily routines. This includes toilet visits, which may end up lasting longer than they should.
Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of developing Crohn’s disease
New research highlights how ultra-processed foods may be associated with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.
New study links belly fat to higher risk of heart problems
New research shows that how fat is distributed on the body may matter more for heart health than the number on the bathroom scale.
New research finds gender gap in reading facial signs of illness
We often notice when someone does not look entirely healthy. New research shows that this ability differs between men and women.
Pandas eat bamboo for life – so why can’t humans do the same?
In nature, many animals live on almost the same diet throughout their entire lives, so why do humans need to be so varied?