FDA Clears First Robot That Draws Blood On Its Own
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 — The next time you roll up your sleeve for a blood test, the hand holding the needle may not be…
Diet Quality Versus Cutting Calories: What Matters More For Weight Loss?
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 — Is weight loss really just about calories in, calories out — or does diet quality make a difference? A team…
Nearly 8 In 10 Young Adults Are In Early Stages Of Metabolic Disorder, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2026 — A surprising number of young adults have early signs of a metabolic disorder that could have a lasting impact on…
3 minutes of sprinting does something 90 minutes of exercise does not
A few minutes of sprinting may reshape the bloodstream far more dramatically than a much longer moderate workout. Six 30-second sprints altered nearly a quarter…
This weight-loss hormone may protect the liver even without weight loss
A hormone already known for curbing appetite and supporting weight loss may have a surprising second job: protecting the liver from inflammation and scarring. Researchers…
Personalized Vaccine Helped Melanoma Patients Stay Cancer-Free Longer, Drugmakers Say
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 — An experimental vaccine kept melanoma from returning or spreading in people at high risk of the skin cancer coming back,…
Sugary Drinks Linked To Doubled Risk Of Stomach Cancer
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 — Sugary drinks aren’t just rotting your teeth, a new study says. Sugar-sweetened beverages might more than double a person’s risk…
Can Antioxidants Help Protect Against Cervical Cancer?
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2026 — Could a diet rich in antioxidants help women lower their risk of cervical cancer? A new study suggests these compounds…
Knee osteoarthritis isn’t inevitable — here’s what you can do
Knee osteoarthritis can seriously affect mobility and quality of life, but its progression isn’t completely out of your control. Exercise, stronger leg muscles, a healthier…
Schizophrenia’s lost brain connections follow a surprising pattern
Specialized brain scans reveal that schizophrenia is linked to widespread loss of the synapses that connect brain cells, with the left side of the brain…