Overcoming Obstacles to HIV Prevention
SUNDAY, Jan. 11, 2026 — Though an antiretroviral medication called PrEP provides near-perfect protection against HIV, patients must often surmount hurdles to obtain it.From medical…
Injection turns sleeping tumor immune cells into cancer fighters
KAIST researchers have developed a way to reprogram immune cells already inside tumors into cancer-killing machines. A drug injected directly into the tumor is absorbed…
A room full of flu patients and no one got sick
In a striking real-world experiment, flu patients spent days indoors with healthy volunteers, but the virus never spread. Researchers found that limited coughing and well-mixed…
Scientists uncover a hidden aging program in the gut that fuels cancer risk
Although the gut renews itself constantly, its stem cells accumulate age-related molecular changes that quietly alter how genes are switched on and off. Scientists found…
Sleeping less than 7 hours could cut years off your life
Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it may be one of the strongest predictors of how long you live. Researchers analyzing nationwide data found that insufficient…
Study shows young blood can slow Alzheimer’s in mice
New research shows that aging blood can accelerate Alzheimer’s-like changes in the brain, while younger blood may offer protection. In mouse experiments, older blood worsened…
A hidden loop is powering deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously hard to treat, often resisting therapies that target its most common mutations. Researchers have now uncovered a hidden three-part loop that…
This natural amino acid could help stop cavities before they start
Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, arginine-treated dental plaque stayed less acidic, became…
Nestlé Recalls Baby Formula Over Toxin Risk
THURSDAY, Jan. 8, 2026 — Nestlé has announced a global recall of some baby formula products, saying they may contain a toxin that can cause…
Study Finds Rise in Chagas-Carrying Bugs Near U.S.-Mexico Border
THURSDAY, Jan. 8, 2026 — Researchers in the Southwest are raising new concerns about Chagas disease after finding some very high infection rates in the…