A hidden Aloe vera compound takes aim at Alzheimer’s
Scientists have uncovered promising clues that compounds found in Aloe vera could play a role in fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Using advanced computer modeling, researchers discovered…
What to Know About Nipah Virus After New Cases in India
SUNDAY, Feb. 8, 2026 — Reports of new Nipah virus cases in India have raised worries about yet another deadly outbreak. Nipah is a rare…
New drug resets the body clock and cuts jet lag recovery nearly in half
Scientists have identified a promising new compound, Mic-628, that can reliably shift the body’s internal clock forward—something that’s notoriously hard to do. By targeting a…
Scientists found a gut compound that helps protect the liver
What a mother eats during pregnancy may quietly shape her child’s liver health years down the road—but new research suggests there may be a way…
That dry, bitter taste may be waking up your brain
New research suggests the astringent sensation caused by flavanols could act as a direct signal to the brain, triggering effects similar to a mild workout…
Watching the Super Bowl? Doctors Warn About Hidden Health Risks for Fans
SATURDAY, Feb. 7, 2026 — Planning to watch the Super Bowl this weekend as the Seattle Seahawks face off against the New England Patriots? Doctors…
Scientists found a hidden fat switch and turned it off
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown enzyme that plays a crucial role in fat production. By blocking it, they stopped weight gain, reduced liver damage,…
Why colorectal cancer breaks the immune system’s rules
Colorectal cancer has long baffled scientists because, unlike most tumors, patients often do better when their cancers are packed with immune-suppressing regulatory T cells. New…
FDA Makes It Easier for Foods to Say ‘No Artificial Colors’
FRIDAY, Feb. 6, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will now allow food labels to claim products have “no artificial colors” as…
Air Ambulances Linked to Higher Survival After Severe Injuries
FRIDAY, Feb. 6, 2026 — People with life-threatening injuries may have a better chance of surviving if care arrives by helicopter, a new U.K. study…