Scientists will probe whether processing itself makes ultra-processed foods harmful
A controlled-feeding trial aims to untangle one of nutrition science’s biggest questions: are UPFs harmful because of how…
Study highlights gaps in opioid use disorder care during pregnancy
Opioid use disorder during pregnancy remains a critical yet under-addressed public health issue in the U.S., according to…
Fermentation boosts anti-inflammatory power in dairy alternatives
Fermented plant-based dairy alternatives may do more than improve taste. This study reveals how they reshape bioactive lipids…
Hydrogen made from alcohol by scientists using iron catalyst, UV light
Science often looks like white coats and high-tech, expensive labs, but sometimes, the future of energy starts with…
Threat-response in the brain’s amygdala linked to sex-specific patterns of alcohol use
New research shows that the threat-response in the brain’s amygdala (which processes emotions) is linked to different patterns…
Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab
Britney Spears voluntarily checked into a treatment facility, a representative for Spears confirmed. In March, she was arrested…
Britney Spears enters rehab facility weeks after alleged DUI arrest
Published on 13/04/2026 – 9:11 GMT+2 American pop superstar Britney Spears has voluntarily entered a substance abuse treatment…
Man’s Ozempic curveball he noticed after drinking alcohol while taking GLP-1 meds
Man who who used Ozempic for weight loss found that using the GLP-1 had an unexpected impact on…
Why early-onset cancers are rising and how researchers plan to stop them
Early-onset cancers are reshaping the cancer landscape, and this Cell Perspective lays out how researchers could uncover hidden…
Captain Jack approved: Johnny Depp moves into spirits with Three Hearts Rum
Published on 06/04/2026 – 12:53 GMT+2 Celebrities launching liquor brands has become a popular move for artists looking…
Alcohol impacts gene expression differently across brain regions
Erica Periandri and Gabor Egervari, from Washington University in St. Louis, led a study to explore how alcohol exposure in male mice influences gene expression…
Brain pathway explains how stress drives alcohol-seeking behavior
Why do stressful moments so often push people toward habits like drinking? A new study from Texas A&M…