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, …

If you’re new to fasting, then you might be concerned about the potential of acid reflux during intermittent fasting. There’s nothing worse than acid reflux. It’s uncomfortable—and gross—and even worse, it can be scary to develop new symptoms after starting a lifestyle change. Don’t worry if you begin to feel a little bit different after …

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 …

Protein shakes are practical, convenient, and perfect for people with busy lives but they don’t always taste appealing. You shouldn’t have to choose between taste and convenience. The good news is, with these 10 best ways to make protein shakes taste better, you won’t have to. Let’s face it, even the best meal replacements shakes …

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 …

A virus that has primarily been found in animals has now been detected in a human for the first time, following the death of a patient in France. The case has raised questions about how the infection occurred, whether it can affect other people, and what scientists still need to learn about the disease. The …