Woman uses brain implant to communicate in real time
A woman in Michigan used a new brain-computer interface on September 15, 2026, to generate her own words and speak with family.
Category: Health
Therapist testifies social media damages children’s inner lives during Meta trial
A psychoanalyst testified at a landmark social media addiction trial that the platform is harming young people's mental health and sense of self.
Astronaut heart changes stabilize after six months in space with exercise
An international team published results from 13 astronauts who performed echocardiograms during their six-month missions to show how exercise protects hearts in microgravity.
Colorado officials compare Meta settlement to tobacco funds
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and other state leaders are drawing parallels between the recent $18 billion Meta legal settlement and the 1998 tobacco agreement.
Solo female hiking numbers rise across UK and Europe
Women in the UK and Europe are increasingly choosing solo autumn walks despite lingering fears about safety.
Dentists report rising teeth grinding cases among young people in the UK
British dentists say stress is driving a rise in teeth grinding among young people across the UK.
Trump administration signals support for psychedelic drug approval process at FDA
The Trump administration has indicated its backing for a resurgence in psychedelic research while the FDA considers how to approve these substances.
Preliminary study finds poop pills may help some adults with peanut allergy
A small clinical trial published on August 5 in Science Translational Medicine found that oral fecal microbiome transplantation increased peanut tolerance in six of fifteen adult participants.
Experts warn against extreme health optimization trends like proteinmaxxing and fibermaxxing
Health experts advise caution against viral social media trends that encourage maximizing specific aspects of nutrition, sleep, or fertility.
Abbott settles $385 million claims over Sturgis baby formula plant closure
Abbott Laboratories agreed to pay $385 million to settle lawsuits regarding the shutdown of its largest U.S. baby formula factory in Sturgis, Michigan.