The Ancient Survival Mechanism Making Weight Loss So Difficult

Biological defenses make losing weight and keeping it off unusually difficult. Better treatments, healthier environments, and…

Just 3,000 Steps a Day May Help Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s

Even moderate amounts of walking may help protect brain function and slow changes linked to Alzheimer’s…

Second PSMA PET Scan Finds Hidden Prostate Cancer in 56% of Patients

A negative scan does not always mean recurrent prostate cancer is nowhere to be found. Sometimes,…

Researchers Warn Rising CO₂ May Already Be Changing Human Blood Chemistry

A population study suggests the human body may already be responding to changes in the composition…

Scientists Discover a Surprising Way To Protect the Brain: Less Oxygen

New research suggests that low oxygen levels may help alleviate disease caused by defects in mitochondrial…

Brain Breakthrough Could Help Older Adults Live Longer and Stay Steady

Aging appears to alter how key cerebellar neurons fire, with measurable effects on movement and coordination.…

Global Cancer Cases Could Surge 67% by 2050, New Report Warns

New data reveal major geographic disparities and highlight the urgent need for global action on prevention,…

New Study Suggests Vitamin C Could Help Prevent Cancer

New research examines how antioxidants may influence the risk of cancers linked to digestion. Vitamin C…

Common Mouth Bacteria May Trigger Dangerous Calcium Buildup in the Heart

A gum disease bacterium may contribute to aortic valve calcification through inflammation, according to preliminary human…

New CRISPR Tool Gives Scientists Control Over Cellular Protein Production

Controlling ribosomal RNA could help researchers target diseases driven by too little or too much protein…

Brighter Days May Lead to Deeper, Better Sleep

Consistent exposure to brighter daytime light was associated with earlier sleep timing and deeper early night…

A 24-Hour Fast Activates a Microbial Pathway That Helps Heal the Gut

A gut bacterium appears essential to the intestinal repair benefits linked to fasting before radiation. During…