A 67-year-old “crazy” theory about vitamin B1 has finally been proven
Chemists have achieved what many once considered impossible by stabilizing an extremely reactive molecule in water, confirming a 67-year-old theory about vitamin B1. The breakthrough not only resolves a long-standing…
Unusual airborne toxin detected in the U.S. for the first time
Scientific fieldwork does not always go as planned. Researchers often set out with a clear goal, but sometimes the data leads them somewhere unexpected. That is exactly what happened during…
Two simple eating habits linked to lower weight, study finds
Maintaining a healthy weight may depend not only on food choices but also on meal timing. A study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found…
Early weight gain is linked to lifelong health consequences
When people gain weight during life can play a major role in their health decades later. A large study of more than 600,000 individuals from Lund University in Sweden examined…
Dragonflies can see a color humans can’t and it could change medicine
Different species sometimes arrive at the same biological solution on their own, a phenomenon known as parallel evolution. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) have now found that dragonflies detect…
Goodbye colonoscopy? New stool test detects 90% of colorectal cancers
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. When caught early, it is often highly treatable. However, colonoscopies — the primary screening method used today — can…
Scientists finally uncover why promising cancer drugs keep failing
For more than a decade, scientists have tested a group of cancer drugs known as BET inhibitors with high hopes. The science behind them seemed strong. Many tumors rely on…
A common nutrient could supercharge cancer treatment
Researchers at the University of Chicago have uncovered a surprising new role for zeaxanthin, a plant-based compound best known for supporting eye health. According to findings published in Cell Reports…
Why weight-loss jabs work better for some people than others
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests. Source…
Scientists say we’ve been treating Alzheimer’s all wrong
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, especially as aging populations continue to grow. The condition steadily erodes memory and thinking abilities, deeply affecting daily…
















