Posture-Correcting Bras: What Physical Therapists Recommend
Posture bras can cue shoulder position, but they work best alongside exercise. Physical therapists explain what to look for and compare five options.
Best Mineral Sunscreens That Won’t Leave a White Cast
Editors tested mineral sunscreens for different skin types and tones, finding comfortable formulas that protect from UV rays without a chalky finish.
Statin Muscle Pain May Be Linked to a Genetic Mutation, Mouse Study Finds
A 2025 mouse study links a muscle receptor mutation to statin-related pain, offering a possible explanation that still needs confirmation in people.
Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Brighten Foundation Review: A Test for Redness and Dark Spots
A hands-on review puts Laura Geller’s powder foundation to the test for redness, under-eye circles and sunspots on mature skin.
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Improves Mortality Risk Estimates, Study Finds
A study of 562,234 adults links higher treadmill fitness to lower mortality risk, strengthening the case for pairing weight training with aerobic exercise.
Claudin-4 Identified as the Docking Point for a Colon-Damaging Bacterial Toxin
Researchers found that B. fragilis toxin binds to claudin-4, then built a molecular decoy that protected mice from toxin-induced colon damage.
Type VI Retrons Use DNA to Trigger a Bacterial Self-Destruct Defense
A newly mapped bacterial defense turns DNA into a toxin-production switch, revealing a distinct route to viral containment and new research possibilities.
Vitamin A and Thyroid Hormones May Shape the Human Retina Before Birth
Human retinal organoids suggest some early blue-sensitive cells become red and green cones, revising a decades-old model of central vision development.
WADA’s 2027 Prohibited List Names Peptides and Clarifies Key Drug Rules
WADA’s 2027 list explicitly includes peptides among non-approved substances, while keeping semaglutide and tirzepatide under monitoring.
Medicare Part D Premiums Set to Rise 50% in 2027, KFF Analysis Finds
Stand-alone Medicare drug plan premiums are projected to climb sharply in 2027, making open enrollment a key chance to cut costs.
Hidden Aggressive Cells May Explain Risk in Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
Single cell analysis found aggressive cancer cells in some rhabdomyosarcoma tumors that lack the usual high risk genetic marker.
Chronic Back Pain Flare-Ups Activate Brain Network Tied to the Self
A study of 114 people with chronic low back pain found movement-triggered flares activate the brain’s default mode network, unlike acute pain.
Two-Year Trial Finds Diet Drinks Don’t Undermine Weight Loss
A 104-week trial found similar weight loss with diet drinks and water, while sugar intake fell slightly more among participants drinking low-calorie beverages.
Sauna Session Temporarily Increases Circulating Immune Cells, Study Finds
A study of 51 adults found that sauna bathing with a brief cold shower briefly raised white blood cell counts, which returned to baseline within 30 minutes.
Inulin Trial Links Gut Health to Lower Knee Arthritis Pain and Better Strength
A six-week trial found that inulin reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and pain sensitivity, while researchers saw links between gut hormones and grip strength.