A hidden cellular cleanup trick could reverse aging
Researchers found that the body’s natural recycling system, the lysosome, plays a vital role in removing the protein that drives premature aging. When this system…
Stanford makes stem cell transplants safer without chemo
A Stanford-led team has replaced toxic pre-transplant chemotherapy with a targeted antibody, allowing children with Fanconi anemia to receive stem cell transplants safely. The antibody,…
Scientists find hidden brain damage from a common pesticide
Prenatal exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos causes widespread brain abnormalities and poorer motor skills in children. Even after a residential ban, ongoing agricultural use continues…
New Tool Helps Spot Americans Struggling to Eat Healthy
FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 — A new screening tool may help doctors and communities better understand why so many Americans struggle to eat a healthy…
Trump Announces Major Price Cut for Ozempic, Wegovy and Similar Drugs
FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 — Two major drugmakers will slash the price of popular weight loss medications for some Americans, including people on Medicare and…
The hidden “Big Bang” that decides how bowel cancer grows
Scientists have pinpointed a “Big Bang” moment in bowel cancer—when cells first evade the immune system. This early immune escape locks in how the cancer…
Scientists discover how hair cells can help heal skin faster
Rockefeller scientists uncovered how hair follicle stem cells can switch from growing hair to repairing skin when nutrients run low. The key lies in serine,…
The bright colors in your food may be harming your kids
Almost 20% of packaged foods and beverages in the US contain synthetic dyes, often paired with excessive sugar to attract children. These additives have been…
Rare desert berry could transform diabetes treatment
An extract from a desert berry used in traditional Chinese medicine restored insulin function and stabilized metabolism in diabetic mice. The findings hint at a…
Mini llama proteins show promise for Alzheimer’s treatment
Miniature antibodies from camels and llamas can slip into the brain more easily than conventional drugs, offering a new way to treat disorders like Alzheimer’s…