Most Women Wary Of At-Home Cervical Cancer Tests, Researchers Find
TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 2026 — At-home cervical cancer screening is meant to be a revolution in preventive care, by providing an easy option for women…
Scientists were wrong for decades about DNA knots
Scientists have discovered that DNA behaves in a surprising way when squeezed through tiny nanopores, overturning a long-held assumption in genetics research. What researchers once…
AI-Powered Stethoscope Doubles Detection Of Heart Problems
MONDAY, Feb. 9, 2026 — An artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled stethoscope more than doubles a doctor’s ability to detect heart murmurs, a symptom of severe heart…
This popular diet was linked to a much lower stroke risk
A long-term study found that women who closely followed a Mediterranean diet had a much lower risk of stroke. The strongest benefits were seen in…
A secret cell alliance may explain why ovarian cancer is so deadly
Scientists have discovered why ovarian cancer spreads so rapidly through the abdomen. Cancer cells enlist normally protective abdominal cells, forming mixed groups that work together…
Young People At Risk From Psychiatric Drug Combos, Study Says
MONDAY, Feb. 9, 2026 — About 1 in 4 young people could be at risk from prescription medicines they’re taking for psychiatric conditions, new research…
A hidden Aloe vera compound takes aim at Alzheimer’s
Scientists have uncovered promising clues that compounds found in Aloe vera could play a role in fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Using advanced computer modeling, researchers discovered…
What to Know About Nipah Virus After New Cases in India
SUNDAY, Feb. 8, 2026 — Reports of new Nipah virus cases in India have raised worries about yet another deadly outbreak. Nipah is a rare…
New drug resets the body clock and cuts jet lag recovery nearly in half
Scientists have identified a promising new compound, Mic-628, that can reliably shift the body’s internal clock forward—something that’s notoriously hard to do. By targeting a…
Scientists found a gut compound that helps protect the liver
What a mother eats during pregnancy may quietly shape her child’s liver health years down the road—but new research suggests there may be a way…