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Studies link early single-sport training to higher injury rates and hip problems later, even among elite NFL athletes.
Focusing on one sport too young may raise injury risks years later, according to new research on college and NFL athletes.
Amyn Bhaiupda
A lesser-known brain peptide may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, challenging decades of research focused on amyloid beta alone.
HealthA lesser-known brain peptide may contribute to Alzheimer’s diseaseMac Oliveau
A six-month trial found daily peanut butter improved older adults’ sit-to-stand power without weight gain.
HealthEating peanut butter builds muscle power in older adults, study findsJoshua Shavit
Brain scans reveal how nature reduces stress, restores attention, and quiets rumination, sometimes within minutes.
HealthWhat happens in your brain when you spend time in natureGarry Shymko
A Nature Immunology study suggests PARP inhibitors can reprogram CD8 T cells into longer-lasting “superior memory” cancer fighters.
Health‘Superior memory’ helps reprogrammed T cells hit tumors harderRebecca Shavit
New research shows aggressive cancer cells can be identified by how they grip and move, without genetic or chemical tests.
HealthResearchers find a new way to spot the most dangerous cancer cellsMac Oliveau
Malaria remains a major global health burden, with an estimated 249 million cases and 608,000 deaths worldwide in 2022.
DiscoveriesResearchers reveal when mosquitoes first developed a taste for early humansMac Oliveau
Scientists discover red blood cells absorb glucose in low oxygen, revealing a new path for diabetes treatment.
HealthLiving at high altitudes may reduce risk of diabetes and other metabolic diseasesHannah Shavit-Weiner
Former football players show worse memory and mood outcomes, with risk rising by years and level of play.
HealthThe long-term effects of repeated head trauma in footballAmyn Bhai
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.
Green ImpactForever chemicals linked to accelerated aging risk in middle-aged menMac Oliveau
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