Category: 4. Health

On Monday, U.S. District Judge William G. Young declared the Trump administration’s cancellation of more than $1 billion in NIH research grants “void and illegal” and accused the government of racial…

The patch offers a painless and less invasive alternative for millions of patients worldwide who undergo biopsies each year to detect and monitor diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s.

Biopsies are among the most common diagnostic procedures worldwide, performed millions of times every year to detect diseases. However, they are invasive, can cause pain and…

The study, published online in The Journal of Nutrition,…

In a dating landscape shaped by apps, emotional fatigue and shifting gender norms, emotionally intelligent men are standing out, and standing up, as the new architects of healthy love. From the first date to long-term commitment, the way men attune to emotional nuance is fast becoming one of the most potent predictors of relational success.

What Emotional Intelligence Really…

You could say that taking Ozempic and other glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists for weight loss has been a growing trend. But recent claims on social media and Internet forums seem to be taking such a statement to another level, as in…

New waves of skin-integrated wearables are turning our faces into dashboards and mental health into a real-time data stream. A viral headline announced last month made what once sounded like science fiction, a face tattoo that measures stress, into a legit, here-to-stay reality.

Developed using graphene-based biosensors, this wearable tattoo adheres directly to the skin and continuously…

“We grow farmers, not produce,” says Emily Emmons, founder of Hoʻōla Veteran Services 501(c)(3), d.b.a. Hoʻōla Farms, a non-profit based in Hilo, Hawai‘i that helps Veterans, first responders, caregivers, and community members heal, grow, and thrive through hands-on agricultural education, food access initiatives, and community-based wellness…

Scientists have revealed a crucial mechanism used by the immune system to shield the gut during an infection. This work, which used a mouse model of intestinal worm infections, showed that the immune system can preserve the normal function of the intestine even when a persistent infection is happening. The study, which was reported in Cell, could reveal more about how to treat gastrointestinal infections. It also raises new questions about old therapeutic…

You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, answering emails or watching just one more episode. The next morning, you feel groggy and irritable. That sugary pastry or greasy breakfast sandwich suddenly looks more appealing than your usual yogurt and berries. By the afternoon, chips or candy from the break room call your name. This isn’t just about willpower. Your brain, short on rest, is nudging you toward quick, high-calorie fixes.

There is a reason why this cycle repeats…