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 test may detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
Alzheimer’s is often diagnosed late in the course of the disease, which is why researchers have been investigating whether a simpler test could provide answers at an earlier stage.
This is what happens to your immune system when you eat kimchi
Researchers are increasingly examining how everyday diets influence the immune system. A new study takes a closer look at kimchi.
47-year-old man died after eating a burger
A rare allergy can trigger severe reactions several hours after a meal. A new study shows why this can have fatal consequences.
Scientists may have found a protein that helps living longer – at least in mice
Researchers have found that improving how cells produce energy can extend lifespan in animals without harming overall health.
Scientists find new way to assess heart disease risk
Researchers say chemical markers produced in the gut may reveal heart disease risk more accurately than body weight alone.
How to distinguish between Covid-19 and influenza
Although Covid-19 and influenza share many symptoms, small but important differences can help indicate which infection is responsible.