Researchers have created “Smart Underwear,” a wearable device that measures flatulence by detecting hydrogen produced by gut microbes. Early tests suggest people may pass gas…
Hair may grow in a completely different way than scientists once believed. Instead of being pushed out from the root, new research shows that moving…
SATURDAY, March 14, 2026 — If you’re carrying extra weight, smoke, or have a cough or sneeze that won’t go away, you may be at…
Cambridge scientists have discovered a light-powered chemical reaction that lets researchers modify complex drug molecules at the final stages of development. Unlike traditional methods that…
Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes…
Tiny plastic particles may be quietly threatening brain health. New research suggests microplastics—now widely found in food, water, and even household dust—could trigger inflammation and…
FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 — Some fruits and vegetables grown in California may carry traces of pesticides known as PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals,” according…
FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 — Think you’re great at multitasking? Answering texts, listening to a podcast and finishing work at the same time? Your brain…
Scientists have discovered that a rare “mirror-image” version of the amino acid cysteine can dramatically slow the growth of certain cancers while leaving healthy cells…
THURSDAY, March 12, 2026 — In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. Its main message is to…