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Researchers studying human hibernation for future Mars missions

July 17, 2026

Researchers studying human hibernation for future Mars missions

Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku explains human hibernation as a potential solution for long-duration Mars travel on ‘America Reports.’

Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60%

July 17, 2026

Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60%

Lipfendra, the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor, was shown to reduce LDL cholesterol by roughly 56% to 60% when combined with statins.

Would you trust a tiny dental robot?

July 17, 2026

Would you trust a tiny dental robot?

The MIR dental robot prototype from the University of Basel could prepare teeth for crowns with digital precision, but major safety hurdles remain.

Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders

July 16, 2026

Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders

Neurologists warn that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may accelerate ALS progression by triggering dangerous rapid weight loss in patients.

Alzheimer's stole pieces of our lives. A new treatment is giving us a fighting chance

July 15, 2026

Alzheimer's stole pieces of our lives. A new treatment is giving us a fighting chance

Five patients share how early diagnosis and anti-amyloid treatment slowed their cognitive decline, restored independence and added meaningful time.

Humanoid robots perform live surgery in world first

July 14, 2026

Humanoid robots perform live surgery in world first

Teleoperated humanoid robots completed two live gallbladder surgeries on pigs, marking a first for general-purpose machines in the operating room.

Heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham's death can strike without warning — what to know

July 13, 2026

Heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham's death can strike without warning — what to know

Preliminary findings suggest aortic dissection was the cause of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death. Doctors explain the warning signs and high-risk groups.

Last American to use an iron lung dies at 78 years old after childhood polio diagnosis

July 11, 2026

Last American to use an iron lung dies at 78 years old after childhood polio diagnosis

Martha Lillard contracted polio at age 5 and relied on an iron lung to breathe, but COVID-19 left her dependent on the machine nearly 24 hours a day.

Simple sitting change linked to lower risk of cancer death, study finds

July 11, 2026

Simple sitting change linked to lower risk of cancer death, study finds

Each additional hour of prolonged sedentary behavior was linked to a 10% higher cancer death risk, but brief movement breaks may significantly reduce it.

Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests

July 7, 2026

Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests

A systematic review found creatine monohydrate may help as an add-on treatment for major depressive disorder, but researchers say the evidence is mixed.