2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (181+ words) A claim involving a ChatGPT-designed drug has drawn attention after Douglas Yao said he synthesized PAC-3310, an experimental schizophrenia drug, in a garage laboratory. He described it as an effort to use AI to reduce drug discovery costs. The compound…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (377+ words) Extreme and prolonged hot weather can create serious health risks, particularly when a heat advisory is issued. Children and older adults are especially vulnerable because their bodies may struggle to regulate temperature and maintain hydration during high temperatures. Simple heat…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (369+ words) The shingles vaccine Shingrix has been linked to a lower cardiovascular risk in adults aged 60 and older. A new study in Nature Medicine found that people receiving the recombinant vaccine experienced fewer cardiovascular events than those who received the older…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (958+ words) A paper cut, scraped knee, or minor kitchen nick may bleed briefly before the body begins to seal the damage. Behind that familiar experience is a coordinated process involving blood vessels, platelets, clotting proteins, and skin cells. Blood clotting does…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (466+ words) A daily multivitamin was linked to modestly better physical function and fewer health symptoms after three years in older adults, according to preliminary findings presented in July 2026. The analysis drew on data from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (402+ words) Sleep technology is becoming increasingly common through smartwatches, rings, mattresses, headbands, and mobile apps. These smart sleep devices can track sleep duration, movement, heart rate, and other signals, helping users understand patterns that may affect rest and daily well-being. However,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (491+ words) Canned tuna provides protein and nutrients, but regular eating tuna can raise concerns about mercury exposure. Tuna mercury levels vary by species, with canned light tuna generally containing less mercury than albacore or white tuna. Serving size, frequency, age, pregnancy,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (348+ words) Severe COVID-19 may trigger virus reactivation even in people without known immune deficiencies. A large study found that dormant viruses, including Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, and anelloviruses, became detectable during or after hospitalization. The researchers followed more than…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1074+ words) Medical treatments are increasingly moving beyond materials that simply replace damaged body parts. New approaches aim to support healing, deliver therapies precisely, and help tissues recover function. Hydrogels are becoming an important part of this shift. These water-rich materials are…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (400+ words) Lab grown brains, also called brain organoids or mini brains, are three-dimensional cell clusters designed to mimic features of human brain tissue. They help researchers study brain development and neurological conditions in controlled laboratory settings. A new study found that…...