July 1 Afternoon napping could have surprising impact on longevity, study suggests A study of 86,565 adults finds a connection between daytime napping habits and mortality risk over an eight-year period, suggesting that nap patterns could indicate broader health concerns.
July 1 Gut microbes could be key to fighting toxic, long-lasting 'forever chemicals,' research says Research shows gut microbiome could help eliminate persistent PFAS that linger in bodies for years, as scientists work to develop protective probiotics.
July 1 Paralyzed man speaks and sings with AI brain-computer interface Thanks to a team at the University of California, Davis, there's a new brain-computer interface (BCI) system that's opening up real-time, natural conversation for people who can't speak.
June 30 Just one surgical procedure is more popular than breast augmentation: See the report Plastic surgery trends show growing acceptance of aesthetic procedures as self-care, with over 28.5 million minimally invasive treatments in 2024 alongside steady surgical demand.
June 30 Living near a golf course is linked to Parkinson’s risk in new study as some cite limitations A study links living near golf courses to higher Parkinson's risk, with strongest association found in those one to three miles from courses and vulnerable groundwater. Others cite limitations.
June 29 Ancient 'pharaoh's curse' fungus shows promise in killing cancer cells Could a legendary tomb curse become a medical miracle? Scientists may have reengineered Aspergillus flavus, linked to King Tut's tomb, into a leukemia-fighting agent.
June 28 New drug helps patients lose nearly 25% of body weight in early trials Amycretin, a new weight-loss treatment from Novo Nordisk, combines two hunger hormones, helping participants lose nearly one-quarter of their body weight in early trials.
June 28 Hits and Misses The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Allysia Finley and Dan Henninger
June 28 Ingredient in common kitchen herbs could target Alzheimer's, but don't change any recipes just yet A study revealed carnosic acid in herbs may help combat Alzheimer's by reducing inflammation and improving brain cell connections, but cooking with herbs alone won't provide benefits just yet.
June 28 Body fat predicts major health risk that BMI misses, researchers say Study shows people with high body fat are 78% more likely to die and three times more likely to die from heart disease, calling into question BMI's reliability as a health measure.