The gut can drive age-associated memory loss, research reveals
We become forgetful as we age. This is often seen as a universal truth, but in fact it is far…
News & research updates
Rhythm-training game played to music on a cell phone shows promise for reducing stuttering in children
Stuttering is more than just struggling to "get the words out." It's a developmental disorder affecting speech fluency caused by…
ADHD, social confidence and risk of alcohol problems
Young adults with ADHD who are less confident in social situations may be more likely to use alcohol as a…
Remote ketogenic therapy linked to 62% lower depression scores in 12 weeks
A new study is offering a potential lifeline for the estimated 1.7 million people currently on mental health waiting lists…
Brain scans reveal link between thinner brain cortex regions and higher psychopathic traits
A team of researchers from Spain was curious to know if people with high psychopathic traits have anomalies in the…
School hours have barely changed since the 1800s. This doesn't suit teenagers' sleep
This year, students at The King's School in Sydney are starting lessons later on Wednesdays. The start of the usual…
'Bugs delivering drugs': A new approach to colorectal cancer treatment using common food-borne bacteria
Baylor University researchers have developed a novel approach to fight colorectal cancer, using modified bacteria as a courier to deliver…
Study: Additional radiation for liver cancer does not increase toxicity
New research from a University of Cincinnati Cancer Center study found external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is safe to administer…
Links between brain regions could predict the efficacy of antidepressants
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severe form of depression characterized by a persistent low mood, hopelessness, disruptions in sleep…
Study maps three biological routes for gastric cancer beyond H. pylori
A study in Gut shows that gastric cancer is shaped by complex interactions between environmental exposure, microbes, host, and tumor…
Millions of kids take melatonin but doctors are raising red flags
Melatonin is now widely used to help children sleep, but scientists say the enthusiasm may be getting ahead of the…
Scientists tested vitamin D for COVID and found an unexpected long COVID clue
A major clinical trial has delivered an unexpected twist in the search for ways to fight COVID-19 and its lingering…
The financial crisis that quietly stunted a generation
When the Asian financial crisis sent rice prices soaring in Indonesia in the late 1990s, the shock didn’t just strain…
Fathers’ tobacco use linked to metabolic changes in their children
A new study in mice suggests that a father’s nicotine exposure could influence the metabolic health of his children. Researchers…
Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia
A protein tied to ALS and dementia may have a much bigger role in disease than scientists realized. Researchers found…
Hidden deep-sea proteins could supercharge disease tests
Hidden in volcanic lakes and deep-sea vents, scientists have discovered tough new DNA-binding proteins built to survive extreme conditions. After…
Mental health
Doomscrolling Spiral: Why Bad News Feels Addictive
You open your phone to “just check what’s happening.” Ten minutes later, your chest feels tighter, your mood is darker, and your thumb is still scrolling…
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Delaying Sleep to “Steal Back” Time
You’re exhausted all day. You swear you’ll sleep early. Then night arrives and suddenly you’re scrolling, snacking, watching “one more episode,” or playing “one more round”…
Functional Freeze: You Look Fine, But Your Brain Won’t Start
You’re not lazy. You’re not “undisciplined.” You’re not broken. You’re just stuck in that strange state where you want to do the thing… but your brain…
Fitness & movement
Creatine Goes Mainstream: Why Women and Older Adults Are Using It, and How to Do It Safely
Creatine used to live in the “gym bro” corner of the internet. Now it is showing up everywhere because the conversation has changed. People are not only chasing…
Zone 2 Cardio for Fat Loss and Longevity: The “Easy” Workout That Changes Your Engine
Zone 2 cardio sounds almost too gentle to matter. You can breathe, you can talk, and you are not collapsing on the floor. That is exactly why it…
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“Skin Cycling” and Over-Exfoliation: The Thin Line Between Glow and Inflammation
Skin cycling became popular because it fixes a very common problem: people use too many actives too often. Over-exfoliation doesn’t always look…
Skin Care
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) in Brown Skin: What Fades It Faster Without Triggering More Dark Spots
PIH is not “just a mark.” It’s your skin’s memory of inflammation. In brown skin, that memory can be stronger and last…
Skin Care
Melasma Triggers: Heat, Visible Light, Hormones, and Why Sunscreen Alone Isn’t Enough
Melasma is not just a “sun problem.” It’s a pigment pattern that reacts to multiple triggers: UV, visible light, heat, hormones, and…
Skin Care
Niacinamide, Vitamin C, and Acids Together: What You Can Combine vs What Causes Irritation
Most irritation isn’t because one ingredient is “bad.” It’s because you used too many good ingredients like they’re competing for attention. The…
Skin Care
Retinoid Purge vs Irritant Dermatitis: How to Tell If It’s Normal or You’re Damaging Your Skin
Starting a retinoid can feel like your skin is throwing a tantrum. Some of that chaos can be a normal adjustment period.…
Hair Care
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss: What Works, What’s Hype, and Timelines
LLLT is the “quiet” hair-loss treatment. No pills. No grease. No needles. Just consistent light exposure to the scalp using laser caps,…
Hair Care
Microneedling for Hair Regrowth: Real Evidence, Best Protocols, and Safety Red Flags
Microneedling for hair loss sits in that dangerous zone of the internet: enough real science to be promising, and enough DIY hype…
Hair Care
Topical Finasteride vs Oral Finasteride: Effectiveness, Risk Trade-Offs, and Myths
Finasteride sits at the center of the hair-loss conversation because it targets the “why” behind pattern thinning, not just the symptoms. Oral…
