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A Stanford study tracking African turquoise killifish found that midlife behavior predicts lifespan, with differences in sleep and movement emerging as early as 70 to 100 … Read more
A study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research meeting found that prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke over three years was linked to higher risks … Read more
In January 2026, Sweden began offering low-dose aspirin as a standard treatment for bowel cancer patients with specific genetic mutations, a policy shift driven by a … Read more
Emma Coomer left a stable job at a GP practice in Aberdare to pursue a nursing degree at the University of South Wales, motivated by the … Read more
In a laboratory in São José dos Campos, Brazil, researchers found that an extract from moringa seeds removed up to 98 percent of aged PVC microplastics … Read more
At Bellevue Hospital’s trauma bay, Hannah Weiss kept hearing the same refrain during her residency shifts: “Another patient fell off an e-bike, another patient fell off … Read more
Colorectal cancer deaths among Americans under 50 are increasingly concentrated in people without a four-year college degree, a new national study finds, revealing a stark educational … Read more
Just two minutes of intense exercise each day may extend life, according to research synthesizing findings from multiple long-term studies. This challenges the common belief that … Read more
Scientists at Texas A&M University have reversed brain aging in mice using a nasal spray that delivers stem cell-derived particles directly to the brain, reducing inflammation … Read more
A new study found that taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for three months improved immune function and gut health in people with inflammatory bowel disease. How … Read more
A nurse in Madrid says mild insomnia often stems from an overlooked mineral gap, not just stress or screen time. Laura Galván Fernández, a nurse cited … Read more
My wife refuses to use her eggs to have a child with me because her family has a history of serious psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar … Read more