This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought

October 16, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

New research led by scientists at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai suggests that Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) may be much more common than earlier estimates

Why rheumatoid arthritis pain may persist even when inflammation is under control

October 16, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

Researchers at Semmelweis University say persistent rheumatic symptoms may be driven by more than inflammation alone. Sleep disorders, depression, obesity, smoking, and other health problems may also help keep symptoms

Children at risk for depression get “stuck” on sad faces

October 16, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

A smile or a frown may reveal more than emotion alone. The faces that capture a child’s attention could provide important clues about their mental health and how depression develops.

Colorectal cancer is rising in young people and often found too late

October 16, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

New research suggests that advanced colorectal cancer is becoming more common in young patients, raising concerns that warning signs may be missed or recognized too late. The findings were presented

Dads are dying after their kids are born, and almost no one is tracking it

October 16, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

Maternal mortality has become widely recognized as an urgent public health problem in the United States, although it took decades for the issue to receive sustained attention. The deaths of

After 30 years, scientists finally have a drug for a deadly brain disease

October 15, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

The FDA has approved the first drug designed to directly treat Alexander disease, an extremely rare neurological disorder that progressively damages the nervous system and can be fatal. The treatment,

The secret to easier exercise as an adult may start in childhood

October 15, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

How much energy your body needs to move as an adult could be influenced by how active you were during childhood. A new study led by researchers at Penn State

Scientists find a simple routine linked to less pain and depression

August 1, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

A consistent daily routine may offer meaningful benefits for both physical and mental health, according to new research from the University of Missouri. The study found that older adults who

Scientists find a simple way to stop cavities without drilling

July 30, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

Untreated cavities send thousands of young children in the United States to emergency departments each year. Because hospital doctors usually cannot repair the underlying dental problem, some children continue to

Your dreams aren’t random. Your brain is rewriting reality

July 27, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

Why do some dreams feel so vivid that they seem almost real, while others unfold as confusing fragments that are difficult to remember or understand? New research suggests the answer