Health & Medicine
Showcasing breakthroughs and insights that advance human health, wellness, and medical knowledge.
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Caffeine Consumption in Children Linked to Brain Differences, Shorter Sleep and Later Mental Health Symptoms
A study linked caffeine consumption with differences in brain structure, shorter sleep and later mental health symptoms. Soft drinks accounted for much of the association with lower cortical surface area,…
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A Mixture of Three Bisphenols Disrupted Human Breast Tissue Development in the Lab
Study found that a mixture of three bisphenols disrupted human breast organoid development and altered molecular patterns associated with breast cancer. The findings highlight the need to investigate how chemical…
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Microplastics May Worsen Liver Injury, Mouse Study Finds
A new mouse study investigates how microplastics may affect the liver, revealing links to inflammation, altered cellular patterns and the PPARα–ANXA2 pathway. The findings offer insights into possible mechanisms of…
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Cartilage Regeneration Breakthrough: Scientists Unlock a New Way to Fight Osteoarthritis
A new study finds that blocking 15-PGDH triggers cartilage regeneration in aged mice and human osteoarthritis tissue, opening a new path to treatment.
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2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: How Light Became a Neural Switch
Optogenetics won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine. Discover how light-gated ion channels let scientists control neurons precisely and study circuits.
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Air Pollution Raises the Risk of Glaucoma and Cataract, 41-Study Analysis Finds
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 41 observational studies presented at ARVO 2026 found the clearest associations between air pollution and eye disease for PM2.5, including higher glaucoma and cataract…
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Unconditional Cash Transfers to Mothers Altered Children’s Biological Aging
A randomized trial involving low-income U.S. mothers found that providing $333 per month, rather than $20, was associated with a slower pace of biological aging in their 4-year-old children. The…
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Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Hair Loss in New Studies
New research examines whether weight loss drugs linked to hair loss are associated with alopecia. Two 2026 studies explored the connection using genetic data and medical records. The findings add…
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How Phone and Computer Screens Affect Your Eyes: Digital Eye Strain Explained
More than 5 billion people worldwide use mobile phones, and billions also rely on computers daily, with global device use continuing to grow steadily each year. On average, people spend…
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The Surprising Genetic Adaptation Helping Kenyan Pastoralists Survive Water Scarcity
Water is essential for the human body because it keeps blood flowing, supports digestion, regulates temperature, and allows cells to function normally. When water levels drop too much, the body…
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