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Some of the many variants sold today promise to penetrate our gray matter, but biology isn’t in the habit of respecting marketing declarations.
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The US resurgence of measles is forcing hospitals and health systems to adopt new protocols and procedures to deal with a disease they thought was i…
Nicotine Is Mounting a Comeback in the Wellness Movement
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Some Pancreatic Cells Are Just One Genetic Tweak Away From Treating Diabetes
By deactivating a gene, researchers were able to cause cells in the pancreatic ducts to produce insulin to regulate blood sugar.
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Those Viral Bodega Peptides Aren’t Actually Peptides
WIRED tested samples of four types of peptides. The results show how lightly regulated the industry is, even as popularity surges.
A New Headset to Help With Depression Is Now Available in the US
The device made by Flow Neuroscience is approved by the FDA and could help people get off antidepressants—but it costs $2,200.
There’s a Hot New Egg-Freezing Startup. It’s Weirder Than You Could Imagine
Cofertility lets women freeze their eggs for free—as long as they give half of them back to the company. What happens next is anyone’s guess.
These Cyborg Cockroaches Could Save Your Life
The team embedded electrodes into live cockroaches, then outfitted them with cameras and injection devices to deliver medication via remote control.
Measles Outbreaks Are Forcing Immunocompromised Kids to Make Impossible Choices
With the risk of infection rising, parents and young adults are facing agonizing choices about being out in public as school starts back up.
Transplanted Pig Kidney Still Working After a Record-Setting 9 Months in a Patient
Gene-edited pig kidneys could offer a lifeline to patients stuck waiting for a human donor.
Smart Toilets Are Already Using AI to Analyze Your Poop
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A Prop 65 Crash Course: What You Need to Know (2026)
If you see a Prop 65 warning, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know.
Inside the Perimenopause Industrial Complex
How an alliance of tech startups, MAHA operatives, and actual medical experts made millennial women the new face of hormone therapy.
Why Food Keeps Making Everybody Sick This Summer
While Trump administration cuts have contributed to the epidemic of foodborne illnesses this summer, there are also deeper issues that make the Amer…
A Mutation Is Making It Easier for Drug-Resistant Malaria to Spread
New findings shed light on what’s making the parasite less treatable using the drug that’s considered a first line of defense.
The US Just Recorded Its First 2 Measles Deaths This Year
The fatalities come amidst declining vaccination rates and calls from President Donald Trump to split up the MMR vaccine.
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Salmonella Is Everywhere
From granola to guacamole, a wide variety of foods have been recalled lately over salmonella risks. Experts say common-sense precautions go a long w…
There’s a New Link Between Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers found that a metabolite produced by gut bacteria can weaken the barrier that protects the brain and promote changes associated with the…
There’s a Fatty Liver Epidemic. AI Could Help Get Ahead of It
Over a billion people worldwide have livers with excess fat, which can lead to a host of medical problems. Researchers think AI tools can spot the c…
AI Is Helping Solve the Intricate Genetic Puzzle of Schizophrenia
Recent findings provide one of the most detailed pictures to date of the genetic architecture of schizophrenia, opening up new avenues for research…
A New Device Eases One of the Most Annoying Parts of Routine Physicals
Nobody likes getting a swab shoved up their nose. A startup in Japan has developed a much less intrusive system.
Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe
Climate change is helping invasive species to not only establish themselves across the Continent but to stay alive for longer. Scientists suggest we…
Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed
As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing drugs to help those who contrac…