This popular painkiller may do more harm than good
Tramadol, a popular opioid often seen as a “safer” painkiller, may not live up to its reputation. A large analysis of clinical trials found that…
Scientists found a way to restore brain blood flow in dementia
A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a key lipid…
Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s in mice and restore memory
Alzheimer’s has long been considered irreversible, but new research challenges that assumption. Scientists discovered that severe drops in the brain’s energy supply help drive the…
Tea May Have Bone-Health Benefits For Older Women
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24, 2025 — Here’s a DIY prescription for women looking to do everything they can to prevent a broken hip: Drink tea, not…
‘Love Actually,’ ‘Four Christmases’ and the Science of Holiday Comfort Movies
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24, 2025 — Every winter, millions of people curl up on the couch and press play on the same beloved holiday movies —…
This tiny peptide could help stop brain damage after injury
A four–amino acid peptide called CAQK has shown powerful brain-protective effects in animal models of traumatic brain injury. Delivered through a standard IV, it zeroes…
These nanoparticles kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones
Researchers have created tiny metal-based particles that push cancer cells over the edge while leaving healthy cells mostly unharmed. The particles work by increasing internal…
Your roommate’s genes may be shaping your gut bacteria
Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of social partners. Some genes promote certain…
Tree Rings May Reveal Hidden Clues About Water History
TUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2025 — Trees don’t just clean the air, they also keep a quiet record of the past. New research suggests that tree…
Metal Shards Spark Nationwide Recall of Ready-to-Eat Holiday Kielbasa
TUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2025 — Olympia Provisions has recalled about 1,930 pounds of ready-to-eat holiday sausage. The recalled meat is wrapped and vacuum-sealed in 16-ounce…