A hidden weakness in deadly cancers could lead to powerful new treatments
A UCLA study has identified a hidden Achilles’ heel in aggressive small cell cancers that have resisted new treatments for decades. Scientists found that tumors…
Johns Hopkins scientists develop nose spray DNA vaccine for tuberculosis
A new intranasal DNA vaccine may give the immune system an extra weapon against tuberculosis by targeting bacteria that can hide from antibiotics. In animal…
Drinking to cope with stress may permanently rewire your brain
Using alcohol to cope with stress when young may permanently alter the brain, making it harder to adapt to challenges and increasing the risk of…
Old muscle stem cells can act young again but there’s a catch
Scientists at UCLA discovered a surprising reason aging muscles heal more slowly. In older muscle stem cells, a protein called NDRG1 builds up and acts…
The real cause of a common stroke may have been missed for decades
Scientists have discovered that a common type of stroke may have a very different cause than doctors once thought. Instead of fatty plaque clogging arteries,…
Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells
A protein called “Mitch” may hold the key to a new generation of obesity treatments. Researchers found that disabling it in human cells boosts fat…
This spray-on powder can stop life-threatening bleeding in 1 second
A new spray-on powder developed by KAIST can stop life-threatening bleeding in about one second by instantly forming a strong gel over a wound. It…
FDA Lets 20 ZYN Nicotine Pouches Claim Lower Risk Than Cigarettes; Critics Warn Of Danger
THURSDAY, July 2, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products as a lower-risk option…
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Brain Differences In Young Children
THURSDAY, July 2, 2026 — More than half the calories consumed by young kids in the U.S. come from ultra-processed foods. Now, a new study…
Prompt Responses From Mom Might Lower A Baby’s Risk Of Childhood Mental Health Problems
THURSDAY, July 2, 2026 — Here’s more pressure for harried mothers — a sluggish response to baby’s coos and babbles might increase their risk of…