A massive body of evidence has long hinted that plant-based diets support heart health and may help delay or prevent type 2 diabetes. But new research adds sharper detail to the picture: the unsung heroes might be phytosterols, plant-derived compounds ...

A Silent Shift: Breast Cancer in Young Women on the Rise When pop singer Jessie J announced her early-stage breast cancer diagnosis last week, it marked yet another high-profile case in a wave of younger women confronting a disease long ...

In a central Texas emergency room, Kyleigh Thurman was bleeding, in pain, and unknowingly on the edge of a reproductive crisis. Over the course of several visits, she was sent home — not once, but twice — with pamphlets and ...

For more than two decades, Jay Harris has been a familiar presence on ESPN’s SportsCenter — a steady, trustworthy voice in the often chaotic world of sports. But this week, the 60-year-old broadcaster stepped into a new and far more ...

Colorectal cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers globally—third in incidence, second in mortality. Standard treatment usually includes a mix of surgery, chemotherapy and sometimes radiation. Once the initial battle is won, patients are typically handed a broad set of ...

For decades, chicken has enjoyed its status as the clean-cut hero of healthy eating — lean, protein-rich, and a centerpiece of heart-smart diets like the Mediterranean plan. But a recent study out of southern Italy has unsettled that narrative, suggesting ...

A Diabetes Drug May Be the Key to Treating a Silent Liver Crisis What started as a medication for blood sugar control is now catching the eye of liver specialists around the world. Semaglutide—better known to the public by its ...

The Heart’s Hidden Clock: What MRI Scans Are Telling Us About Cardiovascular Aging In modern cardiology, understanding a patient’s heart health has never been just about the numbers on a birthday cake. A new multinational study published in European Heart ...

As the global population ages, dementia rates are surging, and scientists continue the uphill search for treatments that can meaningfully alter its course. But in the absence of a breakthrough cure, researchers are looking closely at existing medications — and ...

In an era where convenience shapes much of what ends up on our plates, scientists are turning their focus to the substances that make ultra-processed foods taste better, last longer, and look more appealing. A new study published in PLOS ...