How to Gauge Your Personal Risk For a Hernia
SATURDAY, March 14, 2026 — If you’re carrying extra weight, smoke, or have a cough or sneeze that won’t go away, you may be at…
A lab mistake at Cambridge reveals a powerful new way to modify drug molecules
Cambridge scientists have discovered a light-powered chemical reaction that lets researchers modify complex drug molecules at the final stages of development. Unlike traditional methods that…
Gut bacteria that make serotonin may hold the key to IBS
Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes…
Microplastics may be quietly damaging your brain and fueling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Tiny plastic particles may be quietly threatening brain health. New research suggests microplastics—now widely found in food, water, and even household dust—could trigger inflammation and…
Study Finds ‘Forever Chemicals’ on California Fruits and Vegetables
FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 — Some fruits and vegetables grown in California may carry traces of pesticides known as PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals,” according…
Bad News for Multitaskers: Your Brain Can’t Really Do It
FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 — Think you’re great at multitasking? Answering texts, listening to a podcast and finishing work at the same time? Your brain…
A “mirror” molecule can starve cancer cells without harming healthy cells
Scientists have discovered that a rare “mirror-image” version of the amino acid cysteine can dramatically slow the growth of certain cancers while leaving healthy cells…
Pediatric Allergy Specialist: Feed Babies Allergenic Foods Earlier, Not Later
THURSDAY, March 12, 2026 — In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. Its main message is to…
FDA Warns Novo Nordisk Broke Safety Reporting Rules
THURSDAY, March 12, 2026 — Federal regulators have warned the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy that it failed to report possible drug side effects to…
Doctors Warn Patients to Research Cosmetic Surgery Providers Before Getting Work Done
THURSDAY, March 12, 2026 — A group representing thousands of U.S. plastic surgeons is urging patients to carefully research cosmetic procedures after an investigation raised…