Sharper Brains May Face Higher Depression Relapse Risk, Study Finds
MONDAY, May 11, 2026 — The relationship between depression and age-related brain decline might depend on a person’s history with the mood disorder, a new…
Scientists successfully transfer longevity gene and extend lifespan
Scientists at the University of Rochester pulled off a remarkable experiment: they transferred a longevity-related gene from the famously long-lived naked mole rat into mice,…
Scientists discover the brain’s hidden “stop scratching” switch
Scientists have uncovered a hidden “stop-scratching” signal in the nervous system that tells your brain when enough scratching is enough. The discovery centers on a…
Scientists reversed liver aging with young gut bacteria in stunning study
Rebooting the gut microbiome with bacteria from youth may help stop aging-related liver damage and even prevent liver cancer, according to new research in mice….
Black licorice compound shows promise against inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers have developed a stem cell-based model of the human intestine that may transform how new IBD treatments are discovered. After testing thousands of compounds,…
Scientists say this simple music trick can boost workout endurance by 20%
A new study shows that listening to your own favorite workout music can dramatically boost endurance. Cyclists exercising with self-selected songs lasted nearly 20% longer…
Scientists found the “holy grail” gene that could one day help humans regrow limbs
Scientists studying axolotls, zebrafish, and mice have uncovered a shared set of genes that may one day help humans regrow lost limbs. By identifying powerful…
New obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat science
Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret hidden inside fat cells that could reshape how we think about obesity and metabolic disease. A protein called HSL,…
RFK Jr. Launches Plan To Curb Antidepressant ‘Overprescription’
FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 — A new federal initiative aims to curb “overprescribing” of psychiatric medications while emphasizing holistic care. “Today, we take clear and…
Plant-Based Foods May Help Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure
FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 — Everyday foods like beans, lentils and tofu may help lower your risk of developing high blood pressure. In a new…