Parkinsons Disease July 7 Stanford scientists 'totally surprised' by potential Parkinson's treatment discovery New research shows that inhibiting overactive LRRK2 enzymes could stabilize Parkinson's disease progression, with Stanford scientists reporting improvement in neuron communication in mice.
Tech July 7 How micro-robots may soon treat your sinus infections Scientists have created micro-robots for sinus infection treatment that can enter the nasal cavity, eliminate bacteria directly at the source, and exit without harming surrounding tissue.
Opinion July 5 How sensationalized headlines about 'brain plastic' are undermining trust in safe, sustainable materials Microplastics research faces standardization challenges as viral headlines about "plastic in your brain" overshadow scientific nuance, while FDA finds no evidence of health risks.
Health July 4 Just one hot dog a day could raise disease risk, study suggests, but some cite caveats Study analyzing 77 research papers finds habitual consumption of processed foods increases chronic disease risk, challenging assumptions about safe levels.
Health July 3 'Shark Tank' star Barbara Corcoran reveals secret weapons in the battle against aging 'Shark Tank' star Barbara Corcoran reveals her anti-aging regimen on Instagram, including three facelifts, various lifts, fillers, laser treatments and cosmetic maintenance procedures.
Health July 2 Breast cancer survivors may have lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, study finds Breast cancer treatment might offer protection against Alzheimer's disease, with a study of 70,000 survivors showing lower dementia risk, especially with radiation therapy.
DEI July 1 MAGA law group fights to expose how Biden's DEI agenda may have tainted life-saving organ transplants Conservative legal group files lawsuit seeking to uncover whether the former Biden admin's infusion of DEI into the federal government may have impacted organ donation and transplantation policies.
Health July 1 Afternoon napping could have surprising impact on longevity, study suggests A study of 86,565 adults finds a connection between daytime napping habits and mortality risk over an eight-year period, suggesting that nap patterns could indicate broader health concerns.
Health July 1 Gut microbes could be key to fighting toxic, long-lasting 'forever chemicals,' research says Research shows gut microbiome could help eliminate persistent PFAS that linger in bodies for years, as scientists work to develop protective probiotics.
Tech July 1 Paralyzed man speaks and sings with AI brain-computer interface Thanks to a team at the University of California, Davis, there's a new brain-computer interface (BCI) system that's opening up real-time, natural conversation for people who can't speak.
Health June 30 Just one surgical procedure is more popular than breast augmentation: See the report Plastic surgery trends show growing acceptance of aesthetic procedures as self-care, with over 28.5 million minimally invasive treatments in 2024 alongside steady surgical demand.