| Researchers Discover Intensive Meditation Retreat Rewires the Brain and Blood in Just 7 Days |
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2026-01-26 12:56:34 +00:00
 A one-week mind-body retreat led to consistent changes in the brain and at the molecular level that were associated with greater resilience, reduced pain, and improved recovery from stress. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego report that a short, intensive retreat combining several mind-body practices, including meditation and healing exercises, led to fast […]
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| Why Alzheimer’s Patients Forget Their Loved Ones and How Scientists May Stop It |
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2026-01-26 11:46:37 +00:00
 Protective brain structures called perineuronal nets play a critical role in preserving social memory and may offer a new target for Alzheimer’s treatment. For many families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most devastating experiences is when a loved one can no longer recognize them. New findings from the University of Virginia School of […]
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| Something Is Going Wrong in American Midlife |
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2026-01-26 11:00:37 +00:00
 America’s real midlife crisis isn’t a sports car—it’s loneliness, stress, and declining health in a system that offers little support. Americans born during the 1960s and early 1970s report more loneliness and symptoms of depression than people from earlier generations. They also tend to have weaker physical strength and poorer memory. These troubling patterns are […]
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| This Invisible Food Change Could Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes |
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2026-01-26 10:00:37 +00:00
 Research Highlights In France, researchers found that lowering salt levels in baguettes and other common breads could reduce daily sodium intake by about 0.35 grams per person. Over time, this small change could prevent more than 1,000 deaths nationwide, showing how subtle food reformulations can deliver meaningful public health gains. In the United Kingdom, a […]
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| Alcohol’s Hidden Cancer Risk Builds Over Time |
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2026-01-26 08:01:36 +00:00
 Heavy drinking raises colorectal cancer risk, but quitting alcohol may help turn the odds back in your favor. Researchers have long known that drinking alcohol is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer. New findings now show that how much a person drinks over their entire lifetime also plays a key role, with especially […]
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| Monkfruit Has a Powerful Side Scientists Are Uncovering |
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2026-01-26 02:15:29 +00:00
 Monkfruit turns out to be more than sweet, it’s packed with hidden compounds linked to health. Luohan Guo (Siraitia grosvenorii), commonly called monkfruit, is a long living vine that belongs to the gourd family, which also includes familiar plants like squash, melons, and cucumbers. It is native to China, where it has been grown and […]
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| Can We Really Make Mars Green? Scientists Say It’s Time To Find Out |
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2026-01-26 01:40:30 +00:00
 Advances in technology have reopened the debate over terraforming Mars, shifting it from an impossible dream to a long-term scientific and ethical question. Terraforming refers to a theoretical approach for altering a planet or moon so it could support humans and other Earth-like life. The idea centers on changing key environmental features, including the atmosphere, […]
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| Scientists Find a Hidden State Inside Liquid Metal That Shouldn’t Exist |
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2026-01-26 01:05:26 +00:00
 Motionless atoms can trap liquid metal in a strange new state that shouldn’t exist. Scientists have discovered that a liquid does not always behave the way it seems. Even when a material is fully molten, some of its atoms can remain fixed in place, no matter how hot it gets. These stationary atoms strongly influence […]
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| Cannabis and Chronic Nerve Pain: The Results Aren’t What Many Expect |
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2026-01-25 22:29:04 +00:00
 A comprehensive review of clinical trials finds little convincing evidence that cannabis-based medicines provide real relief for chronic nerve pain. An updated Cochrane review reports that there is still no clear evidence showing cannabis-based medicines provide meaningful relief for people with chronic neuropathic pain. Despite growing interest in these treatments, the available research does not […]
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| Not Eating Enough Fiber? Your Cancer Risk Could Be Higher Than You Think |
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2026-01-25 21:54:00 +00:00
 As the fibermaxxing trend gains attention, a Tufts expert explains why fiber matters for health and offers practical advice on meeting daily fiber intake goals How much fiber a person eats can strongly influence overall health. Adequate fiber supports digestion and is linked to a lower risk of certain cancers, benefits that may help explain […]
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| One Flour Swap Can Transform Your Sourdough |
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2026-01-25 17:45:18 +00:00
 The flour you choose helps decide which microbes run your sourdough and how it tastes. Sourdough starter is made from just flour and water, yet it supports a complex process that bakers rely on every day. Beyond baking, it also offers scientists a unique window into how microorganisms interact and evolve. The familiar chewiness and […]
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| Strange Red Rocks in Australia Are Challenging Long-Held Ideas About Fossils |
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2026-01-25 16:35:27 +00:00
 Iron-rich rocks at McGraths Flat preserve Miocene rainforest life in remarkable detail, reshaping ideas about how and where exceptional fossils form. Beneath agricultural land in the central tablelands of New South Wales sits one of Australia’s most remarkable fossil deposits, known as McGraths Flat. The site dates to between 11 million and 16 million years […]
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| Scientists Discover That Electric Fields Flip the Rules of Water Chemistry |
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2026-01-25 14:31:04 +00:00
 A new study identifies how water becomes ionized under electrochemical conditions. Hydrogen is expected to play a major role in future energy systems, which makes a clear understanding of electrolysis increasingly important. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research and the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge have taken […]
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| Scientists Discover Crystals That Spin, Twist, and Heal Themselves |
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2026-01-25 13:56:24 +00:00
 These newly discovered spinning crystals twist, break, and heal themselves, revealing a strange new side of solid matter. It may seem hard to believe, but crystals made from spinning components are real. Researchers from Aachen, Düsseldorf, Mainz, and Wayne State University have examined these unusual materials and uncovered a range of surprising behaviors. The crystals […]
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| Scientists Just Created Tiny Earthquakes Inside a Microchip |
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2026-01-25 13:21:18 +00:00
 Engineers have learned how to create tiny earthquakes on a microchip—and it could change how smartphones are built. Engineers have developed a new way to create extremely small vibrations that resemble miniature earthquakes. At the center of the work is a device called a surface acoustic wave phonon laser. In the future, this technology could […]
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| Scientists Uncover Potential “Two-in-One” Treatment for Diabetes and Heart Disease |
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2026-01-25 05:15:50 +00:00
 The experimental drug IC7Fc reduces artery-clogging fats and inflammation in mice, pointing to a potential new strategy for preventing heart disease. Earlier work linked the experimental drug ‘IC7Fc’ to improvements in type 2 diabetes, and new research now points to a possible role in cardiovascular health as well. Scientists report that the compound may lower […]
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| Scientists Discover a New “Cleanup Hub” Inside the Human Brain |
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2026-01-25 04:40:26 +00:00
 A newly identified lymphatic drainage pathway along the middle meningeal artery reveals how the human brain clears waste. How does the brain clear away waste? This task is handled by the brain’s lymphatic drainage system, and attempts to understand how it operates have driven major advances in brain imaging. A new study published in iScience […]
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| Common Plastic Chemical Found To Feminize Males and Masculinize Females |
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2026-01-25 04:05:24 +00:00
 Low-level exposure to bisphenol A before birth can permanently alter metabolism, immunity, and disease risk in sex-specific ways. Very low exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) can have lasting effects on health. In studies of adult rats that were exposed before birth, researchers observed long-term changes in gene activity that differed by sex. Females showed gene […]
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