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Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch When I learned that a wildfire was moving toward the treehouse that my sister and I had built together as children, I felt a pit in my stomach. My sister died…
Back in the 1950s when Dr. Kelly Brownell was a young boy, snacking didn’t really exist. “Children ate three meals and maybe one snack,” he says. And typically that snack occurred in one place: at
(MedPage Today) -- Faced with an aging population with HIV, clinicians will need to help these older patients navigate a healthy route from antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation through complex comorbidities to an…
Whether you are first-born or second-born may be associated with your risk of developing certain diseases, according to a new study published in Nature Health.
A 19th-century real estate agent created the world's first version of Rightmove more than 160 years before the birth of online property previews.
Cortical neural stem cells branch early into parallel lineages, overturning traditional views on how brain cell types form.
The FDA has authorized the marketing of four on! nicotine pouch products, citing “lower levels of most harmful and potentially harmful constituents” vs. other oral and smokeless tobacco products.The on! products (Helix…
Watermelon's rind is finally getting some respect. The fruit's outer layer now has an official nutrition profile in USDA FoodData Central, giving registered dietitians, researchers, recipe developers and other food…
(MedPage Today) -- Koreans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) showed increased disease activity and higher flare rates when exposed to relatively high levels of small atmospheric particulate matter, researchers reported…
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch Is "LARPing" playing some kind of role in your life? There was the original gaming meaning of LARPing—Live-Action Role-Playing—which referred to dressing up in real life…
Liver metastases are among the most common and deadly forms of cancer spread. Now, researchers at VIB and KU Leuven, with international collaborators, have discovered how cancer cells exploit a fatty acid abundant in the…
A new study introduces EMF-dVAE, a brain-inspired AI model that reduces video processing time by 65% and uses 15% of visual data while improving accuracy.
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Whether antidepressants can trigger suicidal thoughts in some patients remains one of the most controversial questions in psychopharmacology. Clinical trials…
Phillips' Alzheimer's journey is raising awareness that the disease can affect more than memory, including appearance and everyday life.
(MedPage Today) -- Men who used the PDE5 inhibitor tadalafil (Cialis) for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) had an increased likelihood of developing glaucoma-related clinical events, according to a large retrospective…
Avoiding three things during middle age could mean enjoying up to 13 extra years without dementia, a study has found.
For years, people were told that every successful relationship needs hard work. Movies, television shows and even family advice often repeated the same idea if you truly love someone, you fight for ...
Hepatitis C remains a major cause of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer worldwide. Although highly effective antiviral medicines can cure most infections, many people remain undiagnosed or untreated because health care…
AI companions are becoming increasingly popular, with millions of users forming deep connections with persona-based chatbots and simulated AI partners. But if you're considering leaning on an AI companion for emotional…
Zoos offer people the opportunity to experience animals and engage with the natural world. Alongside recreation, they also play important roles in species conservation and scientific research. Education is another core…
Chronic people-pleasing and emotional self-silencing may affect women's mental wellbeing and are linked to greater fibromyalgia symptom severity.
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch I have spent more than three decades studying, teaching, researching, mentoring, and practicing psychology. One phrase has followed me everywhere—dinner parties, clinics…
City leaders say Florence is in the third phase of distributing funds from a landmark pharmaceutical lawsuit settlement, with a focus on partnering with local organizations to address addiction.
New research suggests much of the toxic behavior in online video games stems from a simple misunderstanding. When players misinterpret ambiguous actions as trolling, they often retaliate, accidentally sparking a…
The cerebral cortex is densely packed with different nerve cells that enable us to perceive, think and act. Yet how these cell types arise as the brain develops is still not fully understood. Irene Varela-Martínez, a…
In January this year, a team of Johns Hopkins Medicine investigators, led by pathologist Aaron W. James, MD, Ph.D., discovered that sensory neurons in skeletal tissue are constantly sensing their environment and quickly…
Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, insufficient space or poor lighting are more likely to experience a fall, according to a new study published Aug. 5, 2026, in the open-access journal…
Spinal cord injuries affect an estimated 15 to 20 million people worldwide, often causing lasting impairments in movement, sensation and independence. Such injuries can be especially devastating when they occur at the…
One-fourth of people who undergo an extraordinary experience report immediate discomfort, but more than half say the experience caused positive long-term effects, according to a study published Aug. 5, 2026, in the…
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have developed a drug called CS18 that disrupts cancer cells' ability to survive therapy. The findings, published in Science Advances, support exploring the possibility of using…
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