CT scans before pregnancy may raise risk of miscarriage and birth defects
A large Canadian study has found that women exposed to radiation from CT scans shortly before becoming pregnant may face higher risks of miscarriage...
Could “good” mouth bacteria be engineered to prevent cavities?
What if brushing and flossing one day became unnecessary—not because oral hygiene was unimportant, but because our mouths could take care of themselves?
That’s the...
Why your biological age may predict cognitive decline better than birthdays
A new study from psychologists at the University of Virginia has found that biological aging, measured through “epigenetic clocks,” may predict who experiences memory...
New blood test detects head and neck cancer 10 years early
Head and neck cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) are on the rise in the United States, now accounting for about 70 percent of...
Why ultra-processed foods may fuel chronic inflammation
Ultra-processed foods—products like sodas, packaged snacks, frozen meals, and processed meats—make up the majority of what many Americans eat.
These foods are industrially altered, packed...
New drug lowers tough high blood pressure in chronic kidney disease
High blood pressure and kidney disease are two health problems that often go together.
When not treated well, they can lead to serious issues like...
How fat disrupts the brain’s immune shield in Alzheimer’s disease
For decades, scientists believed fat in the brain was little more than a by-product of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
But new research from Purdue University...
Old dyes may help diagnose dementia more accurately
Today, when an aging parent, friend, or relative starts to forget things, getting a clear diagnosis can still be surprisingly hard.
Even for Alzheimer’s disease—the...
Beyond weight loss: How healthy eating can ease chronic pain
Most of us know that a healthy diet can help prevent disease and improve long-term health.
But new research from the University of South Australia...
Vitamin K can fight against type 2 diabetes, study finds
A new scientific discovery from Université de Montréal and the Montreal Clinical Research Institute has given us fresh insights into diabetes, a disease that...