Scientists find ways to reverse brain aging
As people get older, one of the first places in the brain to feel the effects of aging is the hippocampus.
This small but powerful...
Dinosaur fossils reveal clues that could help fight cancer
A new study published in the journal Biology suggests that advanced techniques used to study dinosaur fossils might help scientists better understand cancer.
Researchers from...
Pop-up screenings at pharmacies and sports events help spot hidden heart risks
A new study shows that pop-up health screenings for heart disease risk, held at community pharmacies and major sports events, can uncover hidden heart...
VR nature scenes could ease chronic pain
A new study from the University of Exeter shows that experiencing nature through virtual reality (VR) can help reduce symptoms related to long-term (chronic)...
Scientists develop a universal cancer vaccine
Scientists at the University of Florida have made an exciting step toward developing a universal vaccine that could help the immune system fight many...
Anti-obesity drug may reduce breast cancer growth
The anti-obesity drug tirzepatide, known as Mounjaro (for diabetes) and Zepbound (for obesity), has been found to reduce breast cancer growth linked to obesity...
Healthy heart habits also prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, COPD, other diseases
A major new study from Emory University has found that taking care of your heart doesn’t just protect you from heart disease—it also helps...
New lab drug could slow deadly brain cancer
Scientists at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute have developed a new molecule called JM2 that could change how doctors treat glioblastoma, the most...
DASH diet ranked among best diets in 2025
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet, co-developed by researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, has been named the second-best overall diet and...
Cancer drugs may reverse Alzheimer’s brain symptoms
Scientists at UC San Francisco and Gladstone Institutes have discovered that two cancer drugs may help reverse changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer’s...