Think you make 200 food choices a day? Think again
The idea that we make over 200 unconscious food choices a day has been repeated for years, but new research shows the number is more…
The secret to human intelligence? It might be in our gut
New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred microbes from different primates into mice, the animals’…
Scientists uncover a hidden switch that helps cancer cells thrive
A protein once thought to simply help cancer cells avoid death turns out to do much more. MCL1 actively drives cancer metabolism by controlling the…
Brain scans may finally end the guesswork in depression treatment
Researchers compared a traditional Chinese medicine, Yueju Pill, with a standard antidepressant and found both reduced depression symptoms. However, only Yueju Pill increased a brain-supporting…
The invisible microbes that help keep us healthy
Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that tracks beneficial bacteria and natural compounds linked…
Trump Says He Takes High-Dose Aspirin, Links It to Hand Bruising
SUNDAY, Jan. 4, 2026 — President Donald Trump, 79, says he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, a choice he…
A smarter way to screen for breast cancer is emerging
A groundbreaking study shows that breast cancer screening works better when it’s personalized. Instead of annual mammograms for all, women were screened based on genetics,…
Breakthrough obesity drugs are here but not for everyone
UK experts are warning that access to new weight-loss drugs could depend more on wealth than medical need. Strict NHS criteria mean only a limited…
Scientists found a way to help aging guts heal themselves
Researchers have discovered a way to help aging intestines heal themselves using CAR T-cell therapy. By targeting senescent cells that build up over time, the…
A weak body clock may be an early warning for dementia
Your daily rhythm may matter more for brain health than previously thought. Older adults with weaker, more disrupted activity patterns were far more likely to…