Latest articles by Emily Cooke
Eating too much sugar may accelerate cellular aging
In a new study, women who followed diets low in added sugar and high in nutrients had "younger-looking" cells.
Short-term vegan diet may slow aging, but questions remain
A small trial in identical twins has shown that going vegan for two months may slow aging, but the findings should be interpreted cautiously, experts say.
Can you get a brain-eating amoeba from tap water?
In the U.S., tap water is generally safe and not a likely source of brain-eating-amoeba infections, experts told Live Science.
This is what it's like to treat a 'brain-eating' amoeba infection
A now-retired doctor in Texas describes his experience treating a child with a brain-eating amoeba infection.
What causes blushing? Science finally reveals the answer.
A new study harnessed Mariah Carey karaoke and brain scans to reveal the neuroscience behind blushing.
New, faster sepsis test could save lives, scientists say
Preliminary experiments suggest that a new test could diagnose bacterial infections that cause sepsis days faster than conventional approaches, with potentially lifesaving consequences.
'We can't answer these questions': Neuroscientist Kenneth Kosik on whether lab-grown brains will achieve consciousness
So much is still unknown about consciousness, nevermind whether brain organoids will achieve it, explains a leading neuroscientist.
Could blocking this one protein extend human life span?
Blocking a pro-inflammatory protein extended the life span of mice by around 25%. Could it do the same in humans?
New fungal infection discovered in China
Scientists uncovered a species of fungi that had never before been seen in humans. They say warmer temperatures could drive its evolution, for the worse.
Scientists breed most human-like mice yet
Scientists have bred mice that are just like us — at least in terms of their immune systems.
Astronauts could ditch diapers on spacewalks thanks to new device that let's them drink their pee
A new device may someday soon allow astronauts to drink purified water made from their filtered pee during spacewalks.
Bubonic plague strikes person in Colorado
Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of bubonic plague in the state.
Benzos like Xanax may shrink the brain in the long term, study hints
A new study involving almost 5,500 people suggests that long-term benzodiazepine use may shrink parts of the brain involved in memory and mood regulation.
Scientists just grew the 1st-ever 'minibrains' from multiple people's cells
Hybrid brain organoids could be used to test how people respond differently to drugs before clinical trials begin, researchers say.
The gut microbiome has a circadian rhythm. Here's how it might affect your health.
Daily fluctuations in gut microbes may have a plethora of effects on the body, but many questions remain.
Bionic legs plugged directly into nervous system enable unprecedented 'level of brain control'
A first-of-its-kind study demonstrated that a new nervous system-controlled bionic leg helps leg amputees walk more naturally than traditional prosthesis.
Secret to lifelong memories sticking is molecular 'glue'
A new study has uncovered the role that a specific molecule in the brain plays in maintaining long-term memory.
Americans face a higher risk of dengue this year, CDC warns
The CDC has issued a new health alert as global cases of dengue fever soar.
US man gets kidney transplant while awake
Being able to transplant kidneys using only local anesthetic could shorten patients' hospital stays and make the procedure accessible to more people, doctors say.
Lab-grown 'minibrains' may have just confirmed a leading theory about autism
Excessive brain growth in the womb has been directly tied to autism in toddlers in new research involving lab-grown "minibrains."
New blood test detects ovarian cancer years before conventional methods
Patients with early-stage ovarian cancer may have detectable changes in the immune cells in their blood.
6 distinct forms of depression identified by AI in brain study
A new analysis of the brains of 800 people has revealed that there may be six distinct types of depression, with potential implications for treatment.
