Frozen for 5,000 years, this ice cave bacterium resists modern antibiotics
Deep inside a Romanian ice cave, locked away in a 5,000-year-old layer of ice, scientists have uncovered a bacterium with a startling secret: it’s resistant…
“Celtic curse” hotspots found in Scotland and Ireland with 1 in 54 at risk
Researchers have mapped the genetic risk of hemochromatosis across the UK and Ireland for the first time, uncovering striking hotspots in north-west Ireland and the…
Scientists discover why high altitude protects against diabetes
Living at high altitude appears to protect against diabetes, and scientists have finally discovered the reason. When oxygen levels drop, red blood cells switch into…
Ultramarathons may damage red blood cells and accelerate aging
Running extreme distances may strain more than just muscles and joints. New research suggests ultramarathons can alter red blood cells in ways that make them…
Skipping a Late-Night Snack Pays Big Benefits For Your Heart
SATURDAY, Feb. 21, 2026 — Skip your late-evening snack and wind down for the day with the lights dimmed low.That simple shift in your end-of-the-day…
Generative AI analyzes medical data faster than human research teams
Researchers tested whether generative AI could handle complex medical datasets as well as human experts. In some cases, the AI matched or outperformed teams that…
FDA Moves Toward Faster Drug Approvals
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 — In a major shift that could fundamentally change how new medicine reaches the pharmacy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Scientists reveal how exercise protects the brain from Alzheimer’s
Exercise may sharpen the mind by repairing the brain’s protective shield. Researchers found that physical activity prompts the liver to release an enzyme that removes…
Bhattacharya to Do Double Duty at Helms of CDC and NIH
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 — An outspoken critic of the nation’s top public health agency has been tapped to lead it for the foreseeable future….
Study Links Advanced CTE From Head Trauma as Distinct Cause of Dementia
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 — For years, families of athletes and military veterans have watched loved ones slip into memory loss, suspecting the culprit was…