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A major study from the University of Virginia finds that specific immune changes in Long COVID patients reveal the severity of their lung damage—offering new hope for targeted treatments.
New UVA study shows how immune cell changes in Long COVID patients reveal severity of lung damage and offer treatment hope.
Joshua Shavit
Scientists reveal the speed and pattern of DNA changes over generations in a major new human genetic study.
HealthHow fast does human DNA mutate? Scientists finally knowMac Oliveau
A new AI tool can spot tiny brain tumors that even skilled radiologists sometimes miss
AIAI breakthrough detects brain tumors the size of a pinhead with 97% accuracyJoseph Shavit
A toxic crop chemical called chlormequat is showing up in 80% of Americans, mostly from eating oat-based foods.
Discoveries4 out of 5 Americans face toxic exposure from oat-based foods like Cheerios and Quaker OatsJoseph Shavit
HealthHeart attack deaths in the US drop 90% as new heart risks riseRebecca Shavit
Washing healthcare uniforms at home may help spread drug-resistant bacteria, posing a risk to hospitals and patient safety.
HealthWashing machines may be spreading dangerous bacteria, study findsJoshua Shavit
A new method using CGM data predicts diabetes risk better than standard tests, offering earlier and easier detection.
HealthTiny continuous glucose monitors can detect diabetes risk earlyMac Oliveau
New research uncovers how caffeine activates AMPK, offering promising insights into slowing the aging process.
HealthCoffee’s hidden power: How caffeine helps cells fight agingRebecca Shavit
In a new animal study, researchers tested a medication called apremilast. What they discovered could open new doors for people struggling with alcohol use disorder and the physical pain that often comes with it.
HealthFDA-approved drug may also treat alcoholism and withdrawal painMac Oliveau
SANA, an innovative weight-loss drug, shows promising results in early trials
HealthBreakthrough new drug stops fat buildup and reverses obesity in clinical trialJoseph Shavit
Bryan Johnson, his teenaged son and father. Humanity’s pursuit of longer life is moving from fiction to something far more real.
HealthHumans could achieve immortality by the end of this decade, scientists sayJoseph Shavit
Handwriting helps children read better than typing, according to a study from UPV/EHU.
HealthWriting by hand boosts reading skills in young children, study findsJoshua Shavit
Scientists identify a new blood type, "Gwada negative," adding the 48th blood group system to human biology
HealthScientists discover new, ultra-rare, blood typeJoseph Shavit
By limiting meals to a specific window each day, scientists found evidence that daily eating patterns could reshape circadian rhythms. 
HealthBreakthrough study links intermittent fasting to lower risk for Alzheimer’s diseaseJoseph Shavit
A microscopic parasite disrupts brain communication by altering neuron signals
Health30% of Americans are infected by a brain parasite that silently alters brain functionRebecca Shavit
UC Davis scientists reduce wheat's gluten risk while boosting dough quality in major step for celiac research.
InnovationsScientists create lower-gluten wheat that makes tasty bread with fewer celiac triggersJoseph Shavit
Subtle changes in heartbeat timing during sleep may predict future health conditions like stroke and depression years in advance.
HealthHeart rate during sleep linked to early stroke, depression, and dementia risksRebecca Shavit