For most teenagers, growing up means worrying about school, friendships, and what the future might hold. For Phillip Mullin, a 15-year-old from Alexandria, Louisiana, childhood involved more than 100 hospitalizations, 15 surgeries, and years of living with a painful inherited blood disorder. Now, following gene therapy, doctors consider him functionally cured of sickle cell disease, …
What if scientists could use a chemical produced inside a cancer cell to manufacture a compound capable of damaging it? Researchers in Japan have demonstrated an experimental technique that does precisely this in laboratory-grown cells, opening a new avenue for developing targeted cancer treatments. The study, published in Nature Communications on September 17, 2026, uses …
Every experience leaves a mark, but some leave echoes that linger longer than we expect. Scientists are beginning to uncover how moments of deep emotional strain can shape the brain’s structure, altering not only how we think but also how we feel and respond to the world. These findings challenge the idea that pain fades …
Jessica Gilbert almost ignored the fever. Between packing for a long-awaited family vacation and managing life as a mother of two, she assumed her fatigue and congestion were just another seasonal bug. There was no reason to worry, at least not yet. But as the days passed, the symptoms began to shift in ways that …
Keeping weight off after stopping weight-loss medication can be difficult, even for people who have made meaningful progress. Now, researchers are investigating an experimental injection that targets fat cells directly, raising questions about whether a different approach could help people manage abdominal fat over the longer term. The treatment, known as CBL-514, has produced encouraging …
For people living with constant ringing in their ears, even a quiet room can become exhausting. The sound may follow them into bed, interrupt conversations, and make it difficult to concentrate on ordinary tasks. Now, researchers are investigating a treatment that uses mild electrical pulses on the tongue alongside carefully selected sounds to help reduce …
Osteoporosis has long been seen as a condition that can be managed but not cured. It causes bones to become thin, weak, and fragile, making them more likely to break even from minor falls or pressure. The disease affects over 200 million people worldwide, especially women after menopause, and can have a major impact on …
John Goodman has spent decades entertaining audiences, but behind his familiar television persona, the actor was facing personal struggles that affected his health and relationship with food. The Roseanne star has now opened up about reaching nearly 400 pounds, overcoming alcoholism and discovering that quitting drinking did not automatically resolve his difficulties with overeating. At …
Plant-based meat alternatives have become increasingly familiar to grocery shoppers, offering substitutes for everything from burgers to chicken nuggets. Now, a new food technology is bringing plant-based steak, chicken breast, and salmon alternatives to selected U.S. stores, using 3D printing to recreate the appearance and texture of conventional meat. Israeli food technology company Steakholder Foods …
A medicine commonly used to treat intestinal worm infections has caught researchers’ attention for an unexpected reason. When combined with a targeted lung cancer drug, it helped slow the growth of tumors that had stopped responding to treatment in a study involving mice. The findings, published in PLOS ONE, raise an intriguing possibility for researchers …
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, but scientists are discovering that the ovaries may continue playing a biologically significant role long after fertility ends. New research suggests that these organs undergo age-related changes that could help explain aspects of women’s health during later life, including the growing risk of ovarian cancer. A …
Scientists have found a way to make cells from an 80-year-old donor display a molecular age of less than 20, opening up new possibilities for studying how the body ages. The discovery came with an unexpected detail: the rejuvenation happened gradually, allowing researchers to watch the process unfold over more than 100 days. The research, …