Read More Scince News Health 24 days ago New 'AbLec' Therapy Targets Glycan Brake to Fight Cancer MIT and Stanford researchers engineered AbLecs—antibody-linked lectins—that block glycan-based immune checkpoints. Preclinical results show restored anti-tumor immunity and modular potential across cancer types.
Read More Scince News Health 25 days ago Cutting One Amino Acid: Low Isoleucine Extends Life A mouse study finds that reducing the essential amino acid isoleucine can extend lifespan and improve health measures. Researchers explore mechanisms, sex differences, and the challenges of translating findings to humans.
Read More Scince News Health 25 days ago Five Shared Genetic Roots Link 14 Psychiatric Disorders A large international genetics study finds five shared genomic factors linking 14 psychiatric disorders. These findings explain common comorbidity and point to biological pathways that could reshape diagnosis and treatment.
Read More Scince News Health 25 days ago Microdoses of Cannabis Slow Alzheimer’s Decline, Trial Shows A Brazilian randomized trial found that microdoses of a cannabis extract stabilized cognitive decline in mild Alzheimer’s patients over 24 weeks, suggesting cannabinoids may protect memory without causing intoxication.
Read More Scince News Health 25 days ago Why Swearing Can Boost Strength and Workout Focus Now New experiments show repeating a swear word can lengthen a short, intense physical hold and shift mood toward action. Researchers report improved performance and positive emotion, though the exact mechanism remains under study.
Read More Scince News Health 25 days ago Six Midlife Depression Symptoms That Predict Dementia Risk A long-term UK study finds six specific midlife depressive symptoms — such as loss of self-confidence and trouble coping — that are linked to higher dementia risk decades later, offering new targets for early prevention.
Read More Scince News Health 27 days ago Could One Blood Test Predict Your Risk of Dying Next Decade? Researchers analyzed proteomic data from over 38,000 UK Biobank participants and found small protein panels that modestly improve five- and ten-year mortality risk prediction—potentially flagging people for earlier screening and prevention.
Read More Scince News Health 29 days ago 30,000 Brain Scans Link Ultra-Processed Foods to Brain Change An analysis of nearly 30,000 brain scans links frequent ultra-processed food intake to regional brain changes that may promote cravings and overeating, and highlights additives like emulsifiers as possible contributors.
Read More Scince News Health 29 days ago How Microbial Signals from Diet Could Prevent Diabetes Researchers propose that gut microbe signals, like trimethylamine-related compounds, can influence immune function and insulin sensitivity. Nutritional and drug strategies that steer microbial metabolites may help prevent or treat insulin resistance.
Read More Scince News Health 30 days ago Stove Pollution Inside Homes: Gas Stoves Raise NO2 Risks Stanford research shows gas and propane stoves are a major indoor source of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), elevating risks for asthma and lung disease. Learn health impacts, ventilation tips, and policy moves toward electrification.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Scientists Identify Enzyme Behind Chromothripsis Chaos UC San Diego researchers identify N4BP2 as the enzyme that sparks chromothripsis — massive chromosome fragmentation that accelerates tumor evolution, drives ecDNA formation, and fuels drug resistance.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Microplastics as Bacteria Havens: What Beachgoers Need New research shows microplastics can host diverse, sometimes harmful bacteria. The study, published in Environment International, urges gloves and handwashing for clean-ups and calls for stronger measures to keep plastics out of nature.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Why Your Blood Type May Influence Early Stroke Risk A large genetic analysis links ABO blood-group variants to small changes in early-onset stroke risk. The A1 subtype showed a modestly higher risk, while O1 appeared protective; mechanisms likely involve clotting.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Sperm Donor with Rare Cancer Gene Fathers Nearly 200 A Danish sperm donor carrying a rare TP53 mutation fathered nearly 200 children before the genetic abnormality was found. The case reveals limits of routine screening, mosaicism challenges, and regulatory gaps in cross-border fertility services.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Could Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Epilepsy Risk? A large observational study in Neurology links GLP-1 diabetes drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic) to a modest reduction in epilepsy risk among people with type 2 diabetes, highlighting potential neuroprotective effects and the need for randomized trials.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Could Dark Chocolate’s Theobromine Help Slow Human Aging? A King's College London study links higher blood levels of theobromine, a compound in dark chocolate, with younger biological age via DNA methylation and telomere measures. Researchers urge caution and further study.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago How BE-CAR7 Cleared Aggressive T-ALL in UK Trials BE-CAR7, a precision gene-editing CAR T therapy developed in London, has driven deep remissions in patients with aggressive T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Early trials show lasting disease-free survival and new treatment pathways.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago PFAS in Drinking Water Linked to Higher Risk of Risky Births A new study using groundwater flow to compare upstream and downstream wells links PFAS-contaminated drinking water to higher risks of low birth weight, preterm birth and infant mortality, and estimates large societal costs.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago How Exercise Starves Tumors: The Metabolic Link Explained Yale researchers show in mice that exercise diverts glucose to muscle and away from tumors, reducing growth. Study highlights mTOR changes and suggests new prevention and treatment angles.
Read More Scince News Health a month ago Cutting Calories 30% Could Preserve Brain Myelin Health A long-term study in rhesus monkeys shows a 30% calorie reduction preserved myelin and may slow brain aging. Findings highlight potential dietary strategies to protect cognition and inform Alzheimer’s research.
