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Date: November 1, 2026s that eating peanuts every day could help support brain health and memory in older adults. Researchers found that consuming about two servings of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin responsiveness in brain regions important for memory, a function that often weakens with age and has been linked to…

Date: October 31, 2026 Source: Johns Hopkins University Summary: Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have uncovered a surprising process that helps humans develop sharp vision before birth, challenging decades of assumptions about how the eye forms. Using miniature human retinas grown in the lab, researchers discovered that a vitamin A derivative and thyroid hormones work…

Date: October 28, 2026sh Academy of Sciences Summary: NASA’s Artemis I mission has revealed that cosmic radiation near the Moon is higher than in Earth orbit, but not by as much as scientists might expect. Tiny experimental detectors also uncovered surprising details about how radiation passes through the human body, offering valuable insights for future…

Date: October 27, 2026 Source: Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience – KNAW Summary: Why do some people stay mentally sharp even when their brains show signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists in the Netherlands may have uncovered an important clue hidden in a rare group of immature brain cells. Researchers discovered that these cells remain present even…

Date: October 23, 2026und that people with Parkinson’s disease who were more physically active experienced slower declines in memory, thinking, and movement abilities. Those exercising more than eight hours per week showed almost no average cognitive decline, suggesting that staying active may offer important benefits as the disease progresses. Share: FULL STORY

Most primates have relatively large brains covered in distinctive folds and grooves. However, common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) are an unusual exception. These small monkeys have brains that are almost entirely smooth, with very little folding. Scientists at the German Primate Center (DPZ), the Leibniz Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen, have now identified several cellular…

Date: October 21, 2026ronauts suggests that the human heart may be surprisingly well equipped for a journey to Mars, especially with regular exercise during spaceflight. Researchers found that astronauts’ hearts adapted to months of weightlessness and handled simulated Martian gravity without major problems, offering new hope for future missions to the Red Planet. Share: FULL…

Date: October 20, 2026trial suggests that taking vitamin C daily could improve survival in people with precancerous blood disorders and early-stage blood cancers. Patients receiving the supplement had fewer adverse events and showed a promising survival advantage, raising hopes that a common vitamin could help protect against leukemia-related complications. Share: FULL STORY

Date: October 17, 2026that many common sweeteners can interfere with gut bacteria, with some combinations involving medications producing surprisingly strong effects. One sweetener mixed with a widely prescribed antidepressant reduced beneficial bacteria and microbial diversity in laboratory experiments, raising new questions about potential effects on gut health and immunity. Share: FULL STORY

Date: October 18, 2026 Source: Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research Summary: Eating blueberries every day could have surprising effects on mood, according to a small study that found greater reductions in depressive symptoms among older adults who consumed the fruit for three months. Researchers also detected changes in gut microbial…