Brighter Side of News
HomeGood NewsDiscoveriesInnovationsGlobal GoodHealthGreen ImpactSpaceAICelebritiesGNISubscribe

Health

Recent Health Stories

New analysis suggests two of these “forever chemicals” may be tied to faster biological aging in a specific slice of the population: men in midlife.
Two common PFAS tracked with faster “epigenetic clock” aging, especially in men in their 50s and early 60s.
Mac Oliveauupda
Sophie Paczesny, M.D., Ph.D., said her team made their new tool, BIOPREVENT, freely available so that other researchers and clinicians could test it and learn from it.
AIBIOPREVENT AI tool predicts serious transplant complications months before symptoms ariseShy Cohen
A Penn team says missing Neanderthal DNA on the human X chromosome may reflect ancient mate choice, not toxic genes.
HealthNeanderthal males preferred human females, genetic study findsHannah Shavit-Weiner
Study links hot days during pregnancy to fewer male births in Africa and India, through biology and behavior.
HealthSurprising new study links hot days during pregnancy to fewer male birthsHannah Shavit-Weiner
A Cell Metabolism study reports that EVT0185 reduced scarring in disease models and may offer a new path for treating MASH.
HealthNew treatment could lower liver fat, improve blood sugar control, and reduce cholesterolMelanie Livingstone
A long-term trial follow-up finds repeat dieting may improve visceral fat and metabolic markers, even after weight regain.
HealthResearchers reveal the hidden benefits of ‘yo-yo dieting’Mac Oliveau
New research shows how soybean oil may trigger weight gain through liver metabolism and why some bodies are more vulnerable than others.
HealthWhy some people gain weight more easily on diets high in soybean oilHannah Shavit-Weiner
Daily avocado and mango improved blood vessel function in adults with prediabetes, according to a new clinical trial.
HealthEating mangoes and avocadoes daily is good for your heart health, study findsRebecca Shavit
Study findings suggest tirzepatide activates brown fat and improves metabolism beyond appetite reduction, but human confirmation is needed.
HealthAnti-obesity drug improves metabolism beyond weight loss, study findsMac Oliveau
A Linköping University team uses a 32-sensor electronic nose and machine learning to spot ovarian cancer patterns in blood plasma.
HealthAI-powered electronic nose can ‘smell’ early signs of ovarian cancer in the bloodMac Oliveau
A UC Davis team found FIP viral material in multiple immune cells, including B and T lymphocytes, and signs of replication in lymph nodes.
HealthDeadly cat coronavirus helps guide research into long COVID and other illnesses in humansHannah Shavit-Weiner
A survey of nearly 65,000 students links heavy social media use with higher odds of loneliness and flags a two-hour-a-day threshold.
HealthMajor college study links heavy social media use with higher odds of lonelinessRebecca Shavit
A Tokyo team built a neutral PEG-DNA complex that boosted gene expression in mouse muscle, avoiding cation-linked inflammation.
HealthResearchers create new molecule to insert DNA into cellsHannah Shavit-Weiner
A Stanford-led mouse study reports a nasal vaccine that boosted broad lung defenses against infections and allergens.
HealthNew nasal vaccine protects lungs for months against viruses, bacteria, and allergensMac Oliveau
New measurements find bottled water can carry far more nanoplastic particles than treated tap water, though mass differs.
Green ImpactPopular bottled water brands linked to unexpected microplastic exposureJoshua Shavit
Peripheral retinal changes may reveal Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms, offering a path to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
HealthThe eyes may be a window into early Alzheimer’s detection, study findsMac Oliveau
A clinical trial finds baduanjin lowers blood pressure as effectively as brisk walking, with benefits lasting one year.
HealthTraditional Chinese exercise routine reduces blood pressure as much as brisk walkingHannah Shavit-Weiner