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Scientists have uncovered a hidden "death switch" in the brain that may be driving Alzheimer's disease--and even found a way to turn it off in mice. The culprit is a toxic pairing of two proteins that, when combined, triggers the destruction of brain ...

A new blood test could change the outlook for one of the deadliest cancers--pancreatic cancer--by catching it much earlier than ever before. Researchers identified two previously unknown proteins in the blood that, when combined with existing markers ...

A surprising new study reveals that blocking a supposedly protective enzyme, Caspase-2, could actually backfire--raising the risk of chronic liver damage and cancer over time. Researchers found that without this enzyme, liver cells grow abnormally .. ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising brain-based trigger for high blood pressure, tracing it to a small region in the brainstem that normally controls breathing. This area, which kicks in during forceful exhalations like coughing, laughing, or ...

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic) may offer unexpected mental health benefits alongside weight loss. A large study found major drops in depression, anxiety, and psychiatric-related hospital visits among users. Even substance use disorders ...

Antibiotics are accumulating in a major Brazilian river, especially during the dry season when pollution becomes more concentrated. Scientists even detected a banned drug inside fish sold for food, raising concerns about human exposure. A common ...

A new pill, enlicitide, reduced LDL ("bad") cholesterol by about 60% in a large clinical trial, matching the power of injectable therapies. Because it's taken orally, it could overcome one of the biggest barriers keeping patients from using current . ...

Researchers have discovered that cancer spread isn't random--it follows a kind of biological "program." By studying colon tumor cells, they identified gene patterns that signal whether a cancer is likely to metastasize. Their AI model, MangroveGS, .. ...

Scientists have engineered probiotic bacteria to act as tumor-seeking drug factories. In mice, these bacteria infiltrated tumors and produced a cancer-fighting drug right where it was needed. This targeted approach could make treatments more ...

"Forever chemicals" may be affecting kids in ways that last a lifetime. A new study links early PFAS exposure to lower bone density during the teen years, especially in girls. Researchers also found that when exposure happens may play a key role. ...