Dreams May Reflect More Than Past Experiences, New Study Finds
A new study shows that our personal traits as well as real-life events and experiences actually shape what we dream about, creating patterns in our subconscious.
Health
Exercise Variety, Not Just Volume, Linked to Lower Risk of Death in New Research
A long-term study reveals that the kinds of physical activity a person engages in may be just as important as the total amount.
Massive Study Shows Overwhelming Support for Federal Cannabis Reform Amid Culture Shift
A peer-reviewed study involving more than 40,000 public comments finds overwhelming support for the recent U.S. federal shift on cannabis.
Researchers Say Genetics Plays Larger Role in Longevity Than Thought
Researchers found that genetics may account for about half of the variation in human lifespan, which is at least twice as much as previous estimates and, in some cases, much higher.
Scientists Identify Appetite-Suppressing Peptide That Works Outside Known Weight-Loss Pathways
A team at Stanford Medicine has now identified a naturally occurring molecule that suppresses appetite and promotes fat loss in animal studies, without many of the side effects linked to semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic.
Scientists Create Light Inside the Human Body Using Waves of Ultrasound
Stanford scientists have used nanoparticles and an ultrasound 'hat' to generate non-invasive, therapeutic light inside the human body
New “Smart” Cancer Treatment Mitigates Harmful Side Effects, Marking “An Important Step Forward in the Evolution of Medicine”
A new synthetic DNA-powered “smart” cancer treatment allows drugs to carefully target harmful cancer cells without damaging healthy tissue.
Psilocybin Shows Breakthrough Potential for Quitting Smoking, Beating Nicotine Patches in Clinical Trial
Psilocybin therapy shows promise for quitting smoking, outperforming nicotine patches in a new clinical trial study.
Coffee and Tea Linked to Lower Dementia Risk Over Decades of Tracking
A long-term study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was associated with a lower risk of dementia and improved cognitive performance in participants over time.
Forget Coffee and Energy Drinks: Experiments with Esports Athletes Reveal Caffeine-Free Beverage that Increases Concentration and Stamina
Experiments with esports players show this non-caffeinated drink combats mental fatigue in a different way than coffee and energy drinks
Scientists Placed Microscopic Animals in Simulated Martian Soil and Something Unexpected Happened
After exposing notoriously resilient microscopic animals called tardigrades to simulated Martian soil, they began to move extremely slowly
This Ancient Chinese Mind-Body Exercise Has a Major Heart Health Benefit, New Study Finds
Recent clinical trials show that baduanjin, a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise, can lower blood pressure as much as brisk walking.
As States Legalize Psilocybin, NIH Moves to Study the Real-World Impact
For the first time, federal researchers will study what happens when people access psychedelic treatment outside tightly controlled clinical trials.
“This Isn’t Folklore; It’s Pharmacology”: Centuries-Old Traditional Medicine Could Be a Game-Changer for Hair Loss
Scientists say new research shows a centuries-old traditional Chinese herbal medicine could be a game-changer in fighting hair loss.
Could Cannabis Beverages Help Reduce Alchohol Consumption? New Survey Findings Say Its Possible
A recent survey found that cannabis-infused beverages may fit into a similar social context as alcohol, with participants reporting lower alcohol consumption after they began using cannabis drinks.
Scientists Discover “Master Regulator” That Could Help Reverse Brain Aging at Its Source
Scientists identify a "master regulator" that may reset Brain Aging by controlling tau and gene expression in neurons.
“Auto-Brewery Syndrome”: What Happens When the Body Starts Brewing Its Own Alcohol?
A very small number of people can naturally experience symptoms of intoxication despite not consuming any alcohol.
U.S. Officials Claim They Have Been Testing a Mysterious Device Linked to ‘Havana Syndrome’
Pentagon officials have reportedly spent the last year testing a device linked to unusual health issues commonly known as “Havana Syndrome.”
‘Check Engine Light’ for the Human Body Could Tell You When to Go to the Doctor
Scientists have created an implantable artificial 'skin' that glows like a check engine light for the human body when it senses a problem.
Combining These Two Cannabis Compounds Reveals a Promising Tool in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is among the most lethal gynecological cancers because it is often detected at an advanced stage and can be resistant to treatment options.
A Surprising Antidepressant? How Laughing Gas Is Emerging as a Rapid Treatment for Severe Depression
New research shows Laughing Gas can ease depression within hours, though questions remain about its safety and lasting benefits.
Fame Kills, Even if You’re Rich: Artists in This Profession Die Before Their Peers, New Research Suggests
Scientists studying the link between fame and early death have found famous singers die earlier than their peers even if they're rich.
California Sober? Scientists Find Smoking Cannabis Reduces Alcohol Consumption in This Specific Situation
Scientists discover that the 'California Sober' approach of replacing alcohol consumption with cannabis is effective under certain conditions
Could Toothpaste Made From Hair Help Teeth Regrow Enamel? Scientists Think So
Scientists at King’s College London have developed a sustainable biomaterial derived from hair that could help rebuild tooth enamel.
No, Your Gut Microbiome Doesn’t Contribute to Autism—New Study Dismantles Decades of Misleading Claims
A comprehensive analysis has found no scientific evidence supporting the hypothesis that the gut microbiome causally contributes to autism.
Self-Guided Hypnosis Cuts Menopausal and Perimenopause Hot Flashes by Over 50%, New Study Shows
A new clinical study reports that self-guided hypnosis can reduce the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms by more than half.
New Study Finds Half of Americans Don’t Know Alcohol Raises Cancer Risk
A recent study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reports that most adults in the United States do not realize that alcohol use increases their risk of developing cancer.
Decades After Agent Orange, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Show Increased Chronic Lung Risks
New research reveals U.S. Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) were at a higher risk of facing chronic respiratory illnesses.
New Study Finds No Clear Link Between Tylenol Use During Pregnancy and Autism
New study finds no clear link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism, easing fears and reaffirming its safety.
Cancer Breakthrough: Nanomedicine ‘Hack’ Unleashes Common Drug’s Hidden Power to Kill Cancer Cells Up to 20,000 Times More Effectively
A common chemotherapy drug’s hidden potential for becoming a game-changing weapon in the fight against cancer has been revealed by researchers at Northwestern University.
Scientists Have Revealed the Hidden Evolutionary Reason Women Live Longer Than Men
A global study of over 1,100 species reveals an evolutionary reason why females consistently live longer than males.
“It’s a Game-Changer for Cancer Care”: Why a U.S. Cancer Breakthrough Reached Hong Kong Before Canada
A revolutionary non-invasive tumor treatment is showing remarkable results in Hong Kong, although it is not yet widely available in Canada or the United States.
Scientists Are Putting $14.2M Behind an Ambitious New Effort to Map the Body’s “Hidden” Sixth Sense
NIH invests $14.2 million to map interoception, the body’s hidden sixth sense, revealing how the brain monitors vital internal signals.
Sweeping U.S. Study Finds Little Evidence of Smartphones Harming Mental Health
Large U.S. study finds smartphones have little impact on mood, revealing a complex and often overstated link to mental health.