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.
New experiment: Low-calorie diet slows brain aging in monkeys
A long-term study of monkeys’ diets is providing new insight into how the brain ages.
Dietitians: These frozen foods should go in your cart — and these you should avoid
Frozen foods are often seen as a convenient option, but their nutritional quality varies considerably.
New research: GLP-1 medications linked to a lower risk of epilepsy
GLP-1 medications have been examined for a possible additional effect in patients with type 2 diabetes.
New study: Dark chocolate linked to slower biological aging
A new study offers insight into how dark chocolate may be connected to aging.
Scientists warn early days are crucial in stopping future pandemics
New research suggests that the earliest days of an outbreak may determine whether a disease is contained or develops into a global pandemic.
This is why your fingers suddenly turn white in the cold
In many cases, it initially appears as a harmless, temporary reaction, but with time it can become a persistent nuisance.