A weak body clock may be an early warning for dementia
A large new study suggests the body’s internal clock, known as circadian rhythm, may play an important role in dementia risk. More than 2,000 older adults wore small monitors for…
Scientists found a way to help aging guts heal themselves
Many people notice that certain foods become harder to tolerate with age. One possible reason is damage to the intestinal epithelium, a thin, single layer of cells that lines the…
A hidden cellular breakdown may be driving dry eye disease
An estimated 5 to 15 percent of people experience ongoing problems with dry eyes. Common symptoms include redness, a stinging or burning feeling, and tired, uncomfortable eyes that can interfere…
A new gel could help people get their voices back
Researchers at McGill University have developed a new hydrogel that may one day help people recover from vocal cord injuries. Early results suggest the material could offer a better option…
Diabetes drugs may be changing cancer in surprising ways
Researchers are taking a closer look at how medications used to treat diabetes may also influence cancer. While diabetes itself has long been associated with higher cancer risk, scientists are…
New antibiotic pill shows promise against drug-resistant gonorrhea
Researchers are testing a new oral medication called zoliflodacin that could offer a simpler way to treat gonorrhea, especially strains that no longer respond well to existing antibiotics. In a…
Age does not stop nerve healing after spinal cord injury
A study published on December 23, 2025, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, examined how age may influence recovery following a spinal cord injury. “With…
Scientists tested intermittent fasting without eating less and found no metabolic benefit
A new study from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) and Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin challenges a widely held belief about intermittent fasting. The research shows that time-restricted…
Menopause symptoms are common even in elite endurance athletes
A recent study reports that menopause symptoms are widely experienced by female endurance athletes, and many of these women believe the symptoms are interfering with how they train and perform.…
A hidden brain problem may be an early warning for Alzheimer’s
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found that the brain’s waste removal system often becomes blocked in people who show early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. These blockages…












