Bacteria hidden inside tumors could help beat cancer

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 7, 2025, 9:54 am.

Scientists have discovered that bacteria living inside tumors can produce a molecule that fights cancer and enhances chemotherapy. The molec… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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“An Outrageous Assault”: Pelvic Exams by Med Students on Anesthetized Women

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on October 7, 2025, 7:00 am.

Please note: This blog contains descriptions of sexual assault. From Heart Failure, a book I wrote about my time at Tufts University School … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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A psychedelic surprise: DMT helps the brain heal after stroke

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 7, 2025, 2:01 am.

Scientists have discovered that DMT, a natural compound found in plants and even the human brain, can dramatically reduce brain damage cause… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 7, 2025, 1:46 am.

Researchers in Japan have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. They discovered widespread… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Scientists find brain circuit that traps alcohol users in the vicious cycle of addiction

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 7, 2025, 1:00 am.

Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a tiny bra… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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You don’t have to lose weight to lower your diabetes risk, scientists say

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 6, 2025, 10:01 pm.

A major study from Tübingen found that prediabetic individuals who normalized their blood sugar through healthy habits — even without she… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

DOLPHIN AI uncovers hundreds of invisible cancer markers

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 1, 2025, 9:29 am.

A new AI tool called DOLPHIN exposes hidden genetic markers inside single cells, enabling earlier detection and more precise treatment choic… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Blocking one protein supercharges the immune system against cancer

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on October 1, 2025, 8:10 am.

Scientists have found a way to supercharge the immune system’s T cells by blocking a protein called Ant2, essentially rewiring how these c… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Yoga isn’t as heart-healthy as you think, new study reveals

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 30, 2025, 10:42 pm.

A comprehensive review shows that yoga doesn’t match up to traditional exercise for improving vascular health. Activities like Pilates, Ta… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Black mamba venom has a deadly hidden second strike

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 30, 2025, 8:41 am.

Scientists have uncovered a dangerous hidden feature in Black Mamba venom that explains why antivenoms sometimes fail. The study revealed th… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Long commutes and small homes are wrecking sleep

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 30, 2025, 7:17 am.

Tokyo residents face a trade-off between home size and commute time when it comes to sleep health. A new study shows longer commutes increas… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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The Real Benefits of Statins and Their Side Effects

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on September 30, 2025, 7:00 am.

A Mayo Clinic visualization tool can help you decide if cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are right for you. “Physicians have a duty to in… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

AI-powered smart bandage heals wounds 25% faster

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 24, 2025, 9:37 am.

A new wearable device, a-Heal, combines AI, imaging, and bioelectronics to speed up wound recovery. It continuously monitors wounds, diagnos… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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A tiny mineral may hold the secret to feeding billions sustainably

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 24, 2025, 8:43 am.

Rice, a staple for billions, is one of the most resource-hungry crops on the planet—but scientists may have found a way to change that. By… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Mushrooms evolved psychedelics twice, baffling scientists

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 24, 2025, 7:40 am.

Researchers found that magic mushrooms and fiber caps independently evolved different biochemical pathways to create psilocybin. This conver… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Tylenol in pregnancy linked to higher autism risk, Harvard scientists report

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 24, 2025, 1:00 am.

Researchers reviewing 46 studies found evidence linking prenatal acetaminophen (Tylenol) exposure with higher risks of autism and ADHD. The … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Dogs can tell how toys work without any training

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 23, 2025, 10:20 pm.

Gifted dogs can categorize toys by function, not just appearance. In playful at-home tests, they linked labels like “fetch” and “pull?… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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AI breakthrough finds life-saving insights in everyday bloodwork

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 23, 2025, 7:33 am.

AI-powered analysis of routine blood tests can reveal hidden patterns that predict recovery and survival after spinal cord injuries. This br… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

Scientists reverse stroke damage with stem cells

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 16, 2025, 10:50 pm.

Scientists in Zurich have shown that stem cell transplants can reverse stroke damage by regenerating neurons, restoring motor functions, and… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Brain rhythms reveal a secret switch between old memories and new adventures

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 16, 2025, 10:44 pm.

Scientists have uncovered how the brain reroutes its communication pathways depending on whether it’s processing something new or recallin… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Stanford scientists reveal simple shift that could prevent strokes and obesity nationwide

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 16, 2025, 8:52 pm.

Switching clocks twice a year disrupts circadian rhythms in ways that harm health. Stanford scientists found permanent standard time would r… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro makes food taste sweeter and saltier, and that may quiet cravings

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 16, 2025, 7:48 pm.

Some people taking Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro notice that food suddenly tastes sweeter or saltier, and this subtle shift in flavor percept… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Semaglutide may silence the food noise in your head

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 16, 2025, 6:19 pm.

People taking semaglutide report far fewer obsessive thoughts about food, with cravings dropping sharply and mental health improving. This n… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Fiber or Low FODMAP for SIBO?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on September 16, 2025, 7:00 am.

It may not be the number of bacteria growing in our small intestine, but the type of bacteria, which can be corrected with diet. When [&#823… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Don’t toss cannabis leaves. Scientists just found rare compounds inside

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 10, 2025, 6:10 am.

Scientists at Stellenbosch University have uncovered a rare class of plant compounds, flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves for the first time…. Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Metformin’s secret brain pathway revealed after 60 years

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 10, 2025, 4:18 am.

Metformin, long trusted for diabetes, turns out to work in the brain too. By shutting down Rap1 in the hypothalamus, the drug lowers blood s… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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The foods that delay dementia and heart disease. Backed by a 15-year study

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 9, 2025, 10:31 pm.

What we eat as we age may determine how many chronic illnesses we face later in life. A 15-year study of more than 2,400 older adults reveal… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Simple blood test could spot Alzheimer’s years before symptoms

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 9, 2025, 9:05 pm.

Scientists discovered that certain blood proteins linked to brain injury and inflammation strongly correlate with early signs of memory and … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Ozempic’s hidden pregnancy risk few women know about

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 9, 2025, 8:38 pm.

Thousands of women are using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for weight loss without contraception, leading to unintended pregnancies and potential… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Preventing Hair Loss and Promoting Hair Growth

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on September 9, 2025, 7:00 am.

In every grade school class photo, I seem to have a mess of tousled hair on my head. No matter how much my mom tried […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Metformin’s mysterious metal effect could explain its big health benefits

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 3, 2025, 6:52 am.

Metformin, the world’s most widely used diabetes drug, has long been recognized for its surprising range of benefits beyond lowering blood… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Overworked neurons burn out and fuel Parkinson’s disease

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 3, 2025, 3:57 am.

Overactivation of dopamine neurons may directly drive their death, explaining why movement-controlling brain cells degenerate in Parkinson??… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Hidden viruses in our DNA could be medicine’s next big breakthrough

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 3, 2025, 2:54 am.

Scientists have decoded the 3D structure of an ancient viral protein hidden in our DNA. The HERV-K Env protein, found on cancer and autoimmu… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Why Alzheimer’s attacks the brain’s memory hub first

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 2, 2025, 10:28 pm.

Virginia Tech researchers are investigating how overloaded mitochondria in the brain’s memory circuits may spark early Alzheimer’s damag… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Scientists discover how to wipe out breast cancer’s hidden cells

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 2, 2025, 7:51 am.

Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have shown for the first time that it’s possible to detect dormant cancer cells in breast can… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Study finds cannabis improves sleep where other drugs fail

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on September 2, 2025, 7:42 am.

A long-term study following insomnia patients treated with cannabis-based medical products revealed sustained improvements in sleep quality,… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

The hidden DNA organizer linking fertility and cancer

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 26, 2025, 10:06 pm.

Scientists at Kyoto University have uncovered a hidden protein complex that organizes DNA in sperm stem cells, a discovery that reveals surp… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Scientists crack indole’s toughest bond with copper, unlocking new medicines

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 26, 2025, 8:38 am.

Scientists have cracked one of chemistry’s toughest challenges with indoles, using copper to unlock a spot once thought too stubborn to ch… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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The surprising reason x-rays can push arthritis patients toward surgery

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 26, 2025, 8:27 am.

Knee osteoarthritis is a major cause of pain and disability, but routine X-rays often do more harm than good. New research shows that being … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Hijacking Our Appetites

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 26, 2025, 7:00 am.

I debunk the myth of protein as the most satiating macronutrient. The importance of satiety is underscored by a rare genetic condition known… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The common cold’s unexpected superpower against COVID

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 26, 2025, 3:54 am.

A nationwide study found that recent colds caused by rhinoviruses can give short-term protection against COVID-19. Children benefit most, as… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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9 in 10 Australian Teachers Are Stressed to Breaking Point

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 26, 2025, 3:08 am.

Australian teachers are in crisis, with 9 in 10 experiencing severe stress and nearly 70% saying their workload is unmanageable. A major UNS… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

Scientists just found a protein that reverses brain aging

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 20, 2025, 10:27 am.

Scientists at UCSF have uncovered a surprising culprit behind brain aging: a protein called FTL1. In mice, too much FTL1 caused memory loss,… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Why listening may be the most powerful medicine

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 20, 2025, 9:50 am.

In a health system where speed often replaces empathy, researchers highlight the life-changing power of listening. Beyond simple questions, … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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How low should blood pressure go? New study has the answer

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 20, 2025, 8:49 am.

An aggressive blood pressure target of under 120 mm Hg can significantly reduce heart disease risk, researchers found. Despite more side eff… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Scientists just found the brain’s secret GPS system

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 20, 2025, 8:01 am.

Researchers discovered two brain regions that work as a “neural compass,” keeping people oriented in virtual city navigation. These area… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Genetic evidence confirms early puberty accelerates aging and disease

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 20, 2025, 4:13 am.

Researchers discovered that early puberty or childbirth doubles women’s risk for major diseases and accelerates aging, while later timing … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Scientists uncover sugar pathway driving aggressive childhood cancer

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 19, 2025, 11:07 pm.

Scientists have uncovered a hidden weakness in one of the deadliest childhood cancers. The tumors, which spread quickly and are notoriously … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

The 30-minute workout that could slash cancer cell growth by 30%

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 13, 2025, 9:28 am.

A vigorous workout can spark anti-cancer proteins, cut cancer cell growth, and help survivors fight recurrence by reducing inflammation and … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Blood pressure cuff errors may be missing 30% of hypertension cases

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 13, 2025, 8:41 am.

Cambridge scientists have cracked the mystery of why cuff-based blood pressure monitors often give inaccurate readings, missing up to 30% of… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Global study reveals the surprising habit behind tough decisions

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 13, 2025, 12:20 am.

A sweeping international study has revealed that when faced with complex decisions, people across cultures—from bustling megacities to rem… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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The hidden mental health danger in today’s high-THC cannabis

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 12, 2025, 11:07 am.

THC levels in cannabis have soared in recent years, raising the risk of psychosis—especially in young, frequent users. Studies reveal a st… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Scientists detect virus traces in blood that may unlock long COVID’s mystery

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 12, 2025, 8:30 am.

Scientists have found protein fragments from the COVID-19 virus hidden inside tiny cellular packages in the blood of long COVID patients, of… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Why I Don’t Recommend Moringa Leaf Powder

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 12, 2025, 7:00 am.

“Clearly, in spite of the widely held ‘belief’ in the health bene?ts of M. oleifera [moringa], the interest of the international bio… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Scientists uncover hidden gut ‘sense’ that talks to your brain

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 6, 2025, 12:14 am.

Your gut may be talking to your brain in ways we never imagined. Scientists have discovered a “neurobiotic sense” — a rapid-response s… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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This common fruit has over 1,600 compounds that boost brain, heart, and gut health

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 5, 2025, 10:35 pm.

Fresh grapes contain a potent mix of over 1,600 compounds that benefit heart, brain, skin, and gut health. New evidence suggests they deserv… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Starving tumors makes cancer treatment work better

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 5, 2025, 10:17 pm.

Pancreatic cancer cells are known for being hard to treat, partly because they change the environment around them to block drugs and immune … Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Brain fog, falls, and fatigue? This app helps seniors cut risky meds

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 5, 2025, 9:58 pm.

McGill’s MedSafer tool helps doctors identify and eliminate risky or unneeded medications in seniors, significantly improving patient outcom… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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This diet helped people lose twice as much weight, without eating less

Story from Top Health News — ScienceDaily. Originally posted on August 5, 2025, 9:14 am.

People eating minimally processed foods lost twice as much weight as those on ultra-processed diets, even though both diets were nutritional… Read the full story on Top Health News — ScienceDaily.

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Are Carboxymethylcellulose, Polysorbate 80, and Other Emulsifiers Safe?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on August 5, 2025, 7:00 am.

Emulsifiers are the most widely used food additives. What are they doing to our gut microbiome? When grocery shopping these days, unless you… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.