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Scientists discover the body’s hidden “off switch” for inflammation
Source — Feb 19, 2026
A new human study has uncovered how the body naturally turns off inflammation. Researchers found that fat-derived molecules called epoxy-oxylipins rein in immune cells that can otherwise drive chronic disease. Using a d…
Daniel Radcliffe on Returning to Broadway in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’
Source — Feb 19, 2026
The Tony winner returns to the stage in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive monologue with a message of hope “that might be vital for somebody to hear.”
I’m panicking about my new relationship. After my husband’s affair, how can I commit again?
Source — Feb 19, 2026
It is reasonable to avoid hurt after such a big betrayal, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith, but don’t mistake isolation for safety Read more Leading questions I was in a relationship for 26 years, married fo…
Scientists finally explain why chronic constipation treatments often fail
Source — Feb 19, 2026
A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional laxatives don’t fix. P…
The nearsightedness explosion may be fueled by dim indoor light, not just screens
Source — Feb 19, 2026
Myopia is skyrocketing around the world, often blamed on endless screen time — but new research suggests the real culprit may be something more subtle. Scientists at SUNY College of Optometry propose that it’s not just …
F.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine
Source — Feb 18, 2026
Moderna held further discussions with regulators and announced that the agency would accept the company’s application for approval of its flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology.
How Microbes Got Their Crawl
Source — Feb 18, 2026
In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.
N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up
Source — Feb 18, 2026
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.