Supercomputer creates the most realistic virtual brain ever
Researchers have created one of the most detailed virtual mouse cortex simulations ever achieved by combining massive biological datasets with the extraordinary power of Japan’s…
Scientists discover metformin may block key exercise benefits
Rutgers scientists found that metformin can blunt many of the metabolic and cardiovascular improvements normally produced by exercise. Participants who took the drug saw reduced…
NIH Grant Terminations Leave Thousands Without Access to Care, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Nov. 18, 2025 — Thousands of clinical trial participants lost access to important medical studies this year after the Trump administration terminated hundreds of…
New Law Tightens Hemp Regulations, Threatening 300,000 Jobs
TUESDAY, Nov. 18, 2025 — A major change to hemp rules is now the law and producers warn it could shut down much of the…
Cheetos & Doritos Get Dye-Free Makeover With New ‘Simply NKD’ Line
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 — Bright orange fingers may soon be less common for some snackers. PepsiCo announced that it will begin selling new versions…
Deadly Ebola-Like Marburg Virus Infects 9 in Ethiopia, WHO Confirms
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 — At least nine people in southern Ethiopia have been infected with Marburg virus, a deadly illness similar to Ebola. This…
Washington Reports First Human Case of Rare Bird Flu Strain
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 — A Washington state resident has become the first person in the United States to test positive for a rare bird…
FDA Limits Duchenne Gene Therapy, Elevidys, After Two Teens Die of Liver Failure
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is tightening restrictions on a gene therapy used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy…
Diabetes Drug, Metformin, Quells Weight Loss Among Kids On Bipolar Meds
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 — A diabetes drug can help manage weight gain among children prescribed medications to treat bipolar disorder, a new study shows….
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic deliver huge weight loss but new research reveals a hidden catch
GLP-1 drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide offer powerful weight-loss effects but come with unanswered questions about long-term safety, side effects, and global accessibility. Researchers stress…