Autism in kids linked to gut microbiome
A new study has linked gut bugs to autism in kids, with a microbiome marker potentially able to aid diagnosis.
Scientists Reveal Weight Loss Drug Better Than Ozempic
A new study shows weight loss drug Mounjaro outperforms Ozempic, offering superior appetite control and significant weight loss.
Ozempic and related drugs may reduce cancer risks, study claims
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may lower obesity-related cancer risks, although no direct correlation has been confirmed.
Groundwater could be too hot to drink for 75 million people by 2100
Rising temperatures are threatening groundwater, with millions potentially at risk by 2100.
Tampon toxic metal warning after scientists find lead, arsenic
The researchers found detectable levels of 16 different metals in all 14 brands of tampon that they evaluated.
Quick questions reveal your risk of heart attack
Swedish researchers have created a 5-minute at-home test to assess heart attack risk with 65 percent accuracy.
Americans should cut back on bacon, say scientists
The U.S. public could reduce cancer and diabetes cases by cutting back on bacon, a newly published study reveals.
Ozempic may cause increased risk of rare blindness, study claims
Patients taking semaglutide weight-loss drugs were more likely to develop NAION, although no direct link has been confirmed.
Scientists may have found the secret to a longer life
A new study has shown that those who count their blessings are less likely to die early.
Psychologists reveal weird factor that affects exam results
High ceilings might be hurting your exam scores, a new study found.
Better Planet
Common US environmental pollutants may cause depression
A new study has linked common U.S. pollutants to depression symptoms, highlighting key public health concerns.
Weight-loss breakthrough as scientists make regular fat cells burn calories
Scientists discover how to transform white fat cells into calorie-burning beige cells, paving the way for weight-loss treatments.
Scientists reveal why some cats scratch furniture more—and how to stop it
New research uncovered why certain cats scratch more than others, offering solutions for frustrated owners.
Amazingly preserved 700,000-year-old lizard fossil discovered
A retired botanist uncovered the skeleton in an accidental discovery on a Spanish island.
Autism and ADHD Might Be Diagnosable in Babies via 'Intelligent Onesies'
The wriggling of newborns could help scientists detect neurodivergent conditions much earlier in a child's life, a study reveals.