Trump Names CDC Director Pick
FRIDAY, April 17, 2026 — After months of leadership changes, President Donald Trump has chosen a new candidate to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease…
FDA To Review Whether To Allow More Access To Certain Peptides
FRIDAY, April 17, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon review whether certain peptides should be allowed in customized medications made…
Scientists say we’ve been treating Alzheimer’s all wrong
Alzheimer’s isn’t just one problem—it’s a tangled mix of biology, aging, and overall health. That’s why drugs targeting a single factor have fallen short, even…
A common nutrient could supercharge cancer treatment
A common eye-health nutrient, zeaxanthin, may also help the body fight cancer more effectively. Scientists discovered it strengthens T cells and enhances the impact of…
Scientists finally uncover why promising cancer drugs keep failing
Cancer drugs known as BET inhibitors once looked like a breakthrough, but in real patients they’ve often fallen short. New research reveals a key reason…
Goodbye colonoscopy? New stool test detects 90% of colorectal cancers
A breakthrough in microbiome research could change how colorectal cancer is detected—no colonoscopy required. Scientists used AI to map gut bacteria at an unprecedented level…
Brain Scans Reveal How Psychedelics Change Perception
THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 — Scientists may be getting closer to understanding how psychedelic drugs affect the brain. A study published April 6 in the…
Scientists discover hidden gut trigger behind ALS and dementia
A new study reveals that gut bacteria may play a key role in triggering ALS and frontotemporal dementia. Harmful sugars produced by these microbes can…
Your DNA has a secret “second code” that decides which genes get silenced
Not all parts of our genetic code are equal, even when they appear to say the same thing. Scientists have discovered that cells can detect…
The hidden tradeoff behind today’s most popular weight loss drugs
Weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery may work differently, but they lead to surprisingly similar results inside the body. Both significantly reduce fat while also…