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A review of 22 studies found that naturally occurring trans fats in milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt do not increase the risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes, highlighting important differences from industrial trans fats.
New review finds natural trans fats in dairy foods are not linked to heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes.
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Dr. Matthew Willsey (middle) secures the Connexus BCI after implantation.
HealthDoctors implant first wireless brain-computer device designed to restore communicationMac Oliveau
Ancient DNA shows plague killed Siberian hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago, before cities and flea-borne epidemics.
HealthPlague was killing hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago, long before citiesHannah Shavit-Weiner
Shingrix was linked to lower dementia risk over four years in older adults after skilled nursing facility admission.
HealthShingles vaccine linked to lower dementia risk, study findsMac Oliveau
New review says cow’s milk may support bones and nutrient absorption better than many plant-based alternatives.
HealthDairy or plant-based: which type of milk provides the most health benefitsRebecca Shavit
Real-world data found tirzepatide led to greater weight loss than semaglutide, with major differences in who responded best.
HealthTirzepatide vs Semaglutide: Which is more effective in the real world?Mac Oliveau
New research reveals that music affects study focus differently for each person, challenging one-size-fits-all advice.
DiscoveriesDoes music help you study? That may depend on youMac Oliveau
Football fans’ bodies may tell a deeper story than the scoreboard. A Bielefeld University study is tracking heart rate, stress, movement and sleep during the 2026 World Cup
HealthWorld Cup Fever Study tracks how football viewing stress impacts fan’s bodiesAmyn Bhai
A newly discovered antibiotic from soil bacteria attacks microbes in a unique way, offering hope against drug-resistant infections.
HealthNew antibiotic manikomycin could help fight drug resistant superbugsMac Oliveau
A 52-study review found no clear strength or aerobic advantage for transgender women over cisgender women after hormone therapy.
DiscoveriesNew study finds no clear physical advantage for transgender women over cisgender women in sportsAmyn Bhai
A Nature Medicine correspondence warns digital medical training misses tacit learning needed for safe clinical skills.
AI2,000-year-old experiment tests virtual reality’s surgical training abilityShy Cohen
AI system Hetairos classifies 102 brain tumor subtypes from routine slides in minutes, offering faster support for diagnosis.
AINew AI system identifies 102 brain tumor types in minutes instead of weeksShy Cohen
Researchers analyzed more than 600,000 people to create the most detailed map yet of how genetic differences shape human metabolism, uncovering over 88,000 links between DNA and blood biomarkers.
HealthMassive blood study finds 88,000 new links between genes and metabolismMac Oliveau
ETH Zurich researchers say CPD10 slowed Alzheimer’s-like damage in mice by targeting harmful GRK2 protein aggregates.
HealthETH Zurich scientists developed a new drug to slow Alzheimer’s developmentMac Oliveau
Elecoglipron lowered HbA1c and body weight in a phase 2 trial, pointing to a simpler oral option for type 2 diabetes.
HealthNew oral diabetes pill sharply lowers blood sugar and body weight in phase 2 trialHannah Shavit-Weiner
Heeney has designed a fundamental new vaccine technology that could prevent future pandemics before they begin.
HealthUniversal coronavirus vaccine clears first human safety trialMac Oliveau
Researchers at Rice University developed a cytokine factory patch that continuously releases healing proteins into wounds, accelerating tissue repair in mice and pigs while activating key regeneration pathways.
HealthEngineered cells deliver healing signals directly into woundsMac Oliveau