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 …
For millions of people, the ringing never stops. It follows them into quiet bedrooms, interrupts conversations, and makes a peaceful night feel impossible. Now, scientists have investigated an unusual approach that could help people manage persistent tinnitus by combining carefully designed sounds with gentle electrical stimulation of the tongue. The treatment targets the way the …
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 …
Being single in your teens might not have much effect on your happiness, but new research suggests the picture can change as you get older. A large study involving 17,390 young adults in Germany and the UK has uncovered a pattern linking prolonged singlehood with declining life satisfaction and increasing loneliness throughout young adulthood. The …
Habits are hard to break. So, if you’re a soda drinker, you might believe that it’s impossible for you to stop drinking it. Sure, we all have vices and guilty pleasures, but if you want to live a healthier lifestyle, it’s going to be best to lower your daily consumption of sugar content, by cutting …
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, …
For years, some women have quietly struggled with forgetfulness, disorganisation, and the constant feeling that everyday responsibilities require more effort than they should. They may have successful careers, loving families, and carefully maintained routines, yet still feel exhausted from trying to keep everything together. For some, these lifelong difficulties may be linked to undiagnosed attention-deficit/hyperactivity …
A vaccine commonly used to protect older adults against shingles is attracting attention for a surprising reason. Researchers have found evidence linking shingles vaccination to a lower risk of dementia, raising the possibility that an existing preventive treatment could also help protect the ageing brain. The findings are encouraging for people concerned about memory loss …
A treatment designed to travel through the nose has produced an intriguing result in brain aging research. Scientists reported that an experimental nasal spray reduced inflammation, improved cellular energy function and restored memory performance in preclinical models within weeks. The findings raise an important question about whether some age-related changes in the brain could eventually …