“Sugar Feeds Cancer”: New Studies Debunk the Myth
In hopes of starving cancer, some patients eliminate all sugar from their diets. But new research shows this strategy is ineffective — and potentially harmful. A leading dietitian explains why moderation matters.
These Simple Everyday Exercises from Positive Psychology Improve Sleep and Health
Just a few minutes a day are enough: those who regularly practice short rituals such as gratitude, kindness, or reflecting on meaning sleep better, feel more motivated, and live healthier.
Hair Loss in Women: The Future Looks Fuller
Thinning hair affects millions of women. Yet for years, research has been sparse. Now, science is catching up. Here’s what we know about treatments like topical solutions, oral medications, microneedling, or light therapy — and what’s still coming.
Breakthrough in Lightweight and Affordable Solar Cells
New solar research from Cambridge University shows that electricity from light is possible with just one organic material. The vision of efficient solar wallpaper made from just one material is now within reach.
How a Healthy Diet Also Helps the Brain
Just a brief phase of fast food consumption can measurably impair your memory. But researches now found a surprisingly simple countermeasure. Intermittent fasting or a dietary change can protect us from long-term damage.
Pain "Switch" Found in the Brain: New Hope for Chronic Pain Sufferers
Chronic pain often originates in the brain. New studies reveal how brain training, magnetic pulses, exercise, and diet can break the vicious cycle.
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