Why Skin Sags in Your 40s

Why does your skin sag in your 40s, and what can you do about it? Story Overview Sagging skin in your 40s is influenced by...

The Kratom Controversy: Addiction and Regulation

Kratom’s reputation as a harmless herbal remedy is unraveling as new evidence uncovers a story of addiction, risk, and a regulatory no man’s land...

Snake Waste: Gout & Kidney Stone Cure?

Could the peculiar bathroom habits of snakes be the key to eliminating gout and kidney stones in humans? Story Highlights Snakes crystallize their waste into...

SuperAgers: Defying Cognitive Decline

Some 80-year-olds recall yesterday’s lunch and a childhood birthday with equal clarity—and scientists have finally cracked why, upending all we think we know about...

Cascadia Zone Hospital Funding Crisis

In a puzzling twist, federal funding to tsunami-proof an Oregon hospital is frozen, leaving a community at risk. Story Overview Federal funding for Columbia Memorial...

Avian Flu: New Pandemic Threat?

A deadly avian influenza virus has sparked fears of a new pandemic after causing a devastating die-off of seal pups in Argentina. Story Overview H5N1...

Visceral Fat: A Hidden Heart Risk

Even if you look healthy, hidden fat around your organs could be quietly threatening your heart. Quick Take Visceral fat is a hidden risk factor...

Antarctic Seal Deaths: A New Pandemic Threat?

Scientists fear a highly contagious virus—previously confined to birds—may now be jumping to mammals, signaling a new front in the global battle against pandemic...

Europe’s Drug Crisis Escalates

A surge in hard drug use threatens to destabilize communities across Europe, igniting calls for urgent action. Story Overview German authorities warn of an alarming...

India’s Cancer Crisis: A 2050 Projection

India is facing an alarming rise in cancer cases, projected to surge by 142% by 2050, making it the fastest-growing cancer crisis in the...