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As GLP-1 weight-loss drugs become more common, their effects may be reshaping everyday food choices in ways that extend far beyond individual health. When people in the United States begin using appetite-suppressing medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, the effects can reach far beyond changes...
Brain organoids, pea-sized blobs grown from stem cells, raise profound ethical questions. Could these 3D brain models one day feel pain or become conscious? Researchers grapple with this unsettling possibility.
The vagus nerve, a powerful yet overlooked player, emerges as a surprising guardian of heart health, unveiling new possibilities for cardiovascular well-being.
Dialysis patients found heart and vascular health dramatically improved with fish oil supplements, a landmark global study reveals.
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A Cedars-Sinai study has identified a previously unknown role for astrocyte cells in how the brain responds to damage and disease. Cedars-Sinai researchers have identified a biological repair process that may eventually contribute to new treatments for spinal cord injuries, stroke, and neurologic...
Older adults bounce back from spinal cord injuries just as well as younger patients, but struggle to regain walking and daily independence.
A missing brain lipid's restoration may calm overactive blood vessels and revive healthy blood flow, unveiling a new path to treat dementia.
Have you ever had that friend who goes on vacation to London for four days and comes back with a full-on posh Queen's English accent? "Oooh, I left my brolly in the loo," they say, and you respond, "But you're from Colorado!" Well, there are reasons they (and many of us) do that, and usually it's on...
Loneliness is a common but often overlooked issue for many women, with subtle signs like canceling plans and lack of social connection. Loneliness can have serious health consequences, so it's important for women to recognize the signs and take steps to reconnect.
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Hot, humid conditions during pregnancy undermine child health much more than heat alone, according to new research. The dangers of heat and humidity are so well known it s become cliche to mention them. But the impacts can extend farther than even scientists and doctors realized. In a paper in Scien...
Michael Bolton’s incomparable voice and killer love songs helped make him one of the biggest-selling soft rock artists of all time. He toured the world and played to sold-out crowds for decades. But life changed in a blink for Michael when he received a shocking diagnosis. In April 2025, he opened u...
McKinnon Galloway is a health advocate and public speaker raising awareness about neurofibromatosis (NF2), a genetic disorder causing tumors to grow on nerves. In an Instagram post, she recounts her experience navigating cancer, surgeries, and other health challenges that began when she was just 16....
After injury, the visual system can recover by growing new neural connections rather than replacing lost cells. Researchers found that surviving eye cells formed extra branches that restored communication with the brain. These new pathways worked much like the originals. The repair process, however,...
The soldiers guarding the Roman Empire’s northwestern frontier had a real parasite problem. Scientists analyzing the sewer drains from the Roman fort Vindolanda (near Hadrian’s Wall in northern England) found three types of intestinal parasites—roundworm,whipworm, and Giardia duodenalis. The finding...
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A 15-minute exercise of visualizing one's ideal future can reduce anxiety and improve mood, according to research. The exercise, called the Best Possible Self exercise, involves writing about what life would look like if everything went as well as possible.
New clinical evidence indicates that a widely used supplement may alter gut microbes involved in vitamin D biology and colorectal cancer processes....
After a groundbreaking gene therapy, a baby born with a deadly disorder is reaching milestones once out of reach. KJ Muldoon walking CHOP A year ago, doctors did not know if KJ Muldoon would survive infancy. Today, he is learning to walk at home with his family. His first steps follow a medical firs...
Yelling a properly timed swear word isn’t only emotionally satisfying—it may have real physical and psychological benefits. In fact, a well-voiced expletive might even help take you to the next level during a particularly strenuous workout. “In many situations, people hold themselves back—consciousl...
15 minutes agoJim Reed,Health reporter,Wesley Stephenson,BBC VerifyandNick Triggle,Health correspondentGetty ImagesThe NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are clear signs the surge in the virus has come to an end for now at least.Community spread appears to have......
