A grad student’s wild idea triggers a major aging breakthrough
Senescent “zombie” cells are linked to aging and multiple diseases, but spotting them in living tissue has been notoriously difficult. Researchers at Mayo Clinic have…
Natural compound supercharges treatment for aggressive leukemia
Forskolin, a plant-derived compound, shows surprising potential against one of the most aggressive forms of leukemia. Researchers discovered that it not only stops cancer cells…
Tea may strengthen bones in older women while heavy coffee weakens them
A decade-long study of older women found that tea drinkers had slightly stronger bones, while moderate coffee drinking caused no harm. Heavy coffee intake—over five…
The brain switch that could rewrite how we treat mental illness
Scientists exploring how the brain responds to stress discovered molecular changes that can influence behavior long after an experience ends. They also identified natural resilience…
Ozempic may offer a surprising bonus benefit for brain health
A new analysis suggests that people with type 2 diabetes who use GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Trulicity or Victoza may be less likely to develop…
Kids’ anxiety and depression dropped fast after COVID school reopenings
Researchers discovered that children who went back to school during COVID experienced far fewer mental health diagnoses than those who stayed remote. Anxiety, depression, and…
Ignore the Influencers: Simple Showers Are Still Best
SATURDAY, Dec. 13, 2025 — Listen to the influencers, skin-care specialists say, and your daily shower could do more harm than good.”Your skin is a…
Many Older Americans Don’t See Themselves as Disabled, Survey Finds
FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 — Americans may be getting older and need help doing things that were once routine, but a new survey finds only…
New Sunscreen Ingredient, Bemotrizinol, Could Soon Be Allowed in the U.S.
FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 — Americans may soon have access to a new sunscreen ingredient already used around the world. The U.S. Food and Drug…
FDA Clears Home Brain-Stimulation Device to Help Treat Depression
FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 — An at-home device that sends a gentle electrical current to the brain to help treat depression has been cleared by…