July 29, 2026
For inflammation, turn to tomatoes
Technically, you could call it fruit juice. While tomato juice often shoulders the burden of brunch beverages and soup additives, it’s rarely a drink we...
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The body’s fortune teller
If you want to predict how many birthday candles you’ll be blowing out, consult the body’s crystal ball: the thymus. This long-overlooked part of the...
July 27, 2026
Common chemical linked to suicides
A meat-curing agent sold in a highly potent form online is connected to a rising number of suicides around the world. In a new study...
July 24, 2026
Cream for skin cancer might stop its spread
Some moisturizers purport to address wrinkles and brighten. Others go to war with dryness, promising dewy skin without a single visible pore. But soon there...
July 23, 2026
Scientists: Here’s why so many of us are righties
Napoleon Bonaparte, Babe Ruth and Lady Gaga were all lefties. You might call them “southpaws,” the less-flattering “goofy-handeds” or, if you’re Australian, “mollydookers.” And while...
July 22, 2026
Push-ups might benefit cardiovascular fitness
Many of us hated them in gym class. The push-up won’t make anyone’s list of the most enjoyable physical activities … unless you’re a Marine...
July 21, 2026
What makes you crave protein?
The virtual meeting ends and you stretch, shuffling over to the snack cabinet. You see fruit snacks, cookies and raisins. The kitchen counter has a...
July 20, 2026
Mini brains, spinal cords show regeneration
Certain kinds of nerve damage have long been considered irreversible. Now, a study from researchers at the University of Cambridge might point toward a way...
July 17, 2026
Spray might slow cognitive decline, researchers say
Put down the crossword puzzle and pick up the nasal spray. While those of us interested in preserving our rapier wits and steel-trap memories have...
