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The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans
Source — Apr 23, 2026
Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together to elect President Trump. But some voters are disillusioned and might not turn out again.
I was always the first to message friends. When I stopped I lost my entire circle. Am I a crap person? | Leading questions
Source — Apr 23, 2026
You can’t infer people never liked you because they haven’t reached out, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. The question is whether you can tolerate this asymmetry Read more Leading questions I’m a 43–year-ol…
Combative, Defensive and Occasionally Contrite, Kennedy Walks a Fine Line
Source — Apr 23, 2026
In four days of congressional testimony, the health secretary sought to please the White House and his MAHA base at the same time.
These 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds. Scientists now know why
Source — Apr 23, 2026
A rare group of adults over 80, known as SuperAgers, are rewriting what we thought was possible for the aging brain. With memory abilities comparable to people decades younger, their brains either resist or withstand th…
For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depression
Source — Apr 23, 2026
Scientists have identified two specific types of brain cells that behave differently in people with depression, offering a clearer picture of what is happening inside the brain. By analyzing donated brain tissue with ad…
Simple “gut reset” may stop weight gain after Ozempic or Wegovy
Source — Apr 23, 2026
A new minimally invasive procedure may help people keep weight off after stopping popular drugs like Ozempic and semaglutide—something most patients struggle with. In a clinical trial, those who underwent a technique ca…
Scientists create plastic that destroys viruses on contact
Source — Apr 22, 2026
A new virus-fighting plastic film could transform everyday surfaces into invisible defenders against disease. Instead of relying on chemicals, this flexible material is covered in microscopic pillars that physically str…
This simple fatty acid could restore failing vision
Source — Apr 22, 2026
Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice show that supplementi…