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 …
A woman in her 50s has received a custom-made, 3D-printed windpipe after surgery to remove thyroid cancer left part of her original airway missing. The procedure, performed in South Korea, marks a significant development in medical technology, combining living cells, specialised printing equipment, and years of scientific research to create a replacement designed specifically for …
Anxiety has a way of convincing you that something will go wrong before anything has even happened. A simple conversation becomes a source of stress, an upcoming decision triggers endless overthinking, and even moments that should feel exciting can become overshadowed by everything that might go wrong. The more you focus on these possibilities, the …
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 …
An Ebola outbreak that has killed thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread beyond its borders, prompting health authorities across multiple countries to intensify efforts to identify infections and prevent further transmission. Nigeria has now confirmed a case in its capital, Abuja, while Kenya continues to report infections linked to the …
A breast cancer diagnosis can change everything a person believes about their future, but what happens when life continues in ways they never imagined possible? For Bettina von Hase, discovering a lump in her breast led to a diagnosis that would reshape her health, relationships, career, and understanding of time. At 49, she was confronted …
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 …