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Deep within the brain, scientists have uncovered a hidden "switch" that may decide whether pain fades away--or lingers for months or even years. Researchers found that a small, little-known region called the caudal granular insular cortex (CGIC) acts ...

A major new study finds that living in pesticide-heavy environments could raise cancer risk by up to 150%, even when the chemicals are considered "safe" on their own. The research suggests these mixtures may silently damage cells years before cancer ...

Mixing up your workouts might be the real secret to a longer life. Long-term research tracking over 100,000 people for more than three decades suggests that doing a variety of physical activities--rather than just more of the same--can significantly ...

Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil--EPA--may actually interfere with .. ...

Scientists have uncovered how graphene oxide pulls off a remarkable trick: it hunts down and destroys harmful bacteria while leaving human cells completely unharmed. By targeting a molecule found only in bacterial membranes, this ultra-thin carbon .. ...

A gut bacterium may be quietly fueling depression through an unexpected chemical twist. Researchers found that when Morganella morganii interacts with a common pollutant, it produces a molecule that triggers inflammation--something strongly linked to ...

A newly confirmed mass grave in ancient Jordan offers chilling insight into one of history's first pandemics. Hundreds of plague victims were buried within days, revealing how the Plague of Justinian devastated entire communities. The findings show . ...

A rare group of adults over 80, known as SuperAgers, are rewriting what we thought was possible for the aging brain. With memory abilities comparable to people decades younger, their brains either resist or withstand the damage typically linked to .. ...

Scientists have identified two specific types of brain cells that behave differently in people with depression, offering a clearer picture of what is happening inside the brain. By analyzing donated brain tissue with advanced genetic tools, the ...

A new minimally invasive procedure may help people keep weight off after stopping popular drugs like Ozempic and semaglutide--something most patients struggle with. In a clinical trial, those who underwent a technique called duodenal mucosal ...