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.
Diseases
Never being married may raise your cancer risk more than most people realize
A 4-million-case US analysis links never marrying to sharply higher rates of several cancers.
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.
Nasal cancer explained: symptoms, risks and detection
Small, persistent changes in the nose or face are easy to ignore, but in some cases they are the earliest signs of a much more serious disease.
Avoid eating green leafy vegetables if you’re taking these medications
Many people taking medication believe that as long as they eat “healthily,” there is no cause for concern. This is often where the surprise arises.
Study finds everyday habits linked to brains up to eight years younger
New research indicates that everyday lifestyle choices may influence the brain’s biological age by as much as eight years, even later in life.
Research reveals that hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia
New research shows that a widespread health issue may play a far greater role in dementia than many people realize.
Study points to differences in bone health among tea and coffee drinkers
New research has examined whether coffee and tea affect bone health in older women.
What research says about ideal exercise heart rates
You might think you’re training smart, but your heart could be telling a very different story mid-workout.