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Inside the Plague Research Labs at the Heart of a Russian Mystery
Source — Oct 15, 2026
A Russian researcher, who died from an unknown illness, worked at a remote anti-plague facility. Few foreigners have visited these labs, which dot the former Soviet states, and are shrouded in secrecy.
I’m in my late 60s and in a situationship with a man I really like. I want more but I’m scared of losing him
Source — Oct 15, 2026
Don’t be afraid to speak your desires aloud, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. These are pretty normal, humble things to want Read more Leading questions I’m in my late 60s, divorced three years ago. I’m now…
Eating late at night linked to up to 30% higher risk of liver disease
Source — Oct 15, 2026
Eating late at night could be putting your liver at risk, according to a large study led by Oregon Health & Science University. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 200,000 people and found that those who regularly ate…
Scientists discover a surprising danger in smaller cancer cells
Source — Oct 15, 2026
Scientists have discovered that unusually small cancer cells carrying extra chromosomes can be far more aggressive than larger ones, growing faster, spreading more readily, and resisting common treatments. The surprisin…
Rare study reveals a striking divide inside an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain
Source — Oct 15, 2026
A rare examination of an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain revealed that regions cleared of amyloid plaques had remarkably little of the harmful tau buildup associated with memory loss, while neighboring areas showed extensiv…
Readers Offer Lessons on the Way to 100
Source — Oct 15, 2026
We asked people who aspire to live long lives about how they hoped to do it and who might have inspired them along the way.
Strokes have nearly doubled among younger adults, and scientists aren't sure why
Source — Oct 15, 2026
Strokes are becoming alarmingly common among younger adults, with rates nearly doubling among people ages 20 to 54 over nearly three decades. Researchers found that blocked blood vessels in the brain accounted for much …
Ozempic and Wegovy linked to rare risk of sudden vision loss
Source — Oct 15, 2026
Popular diabetes and weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to a slightly increased risk of a rare condition that can cause sudden, potentially permanent vision loss. Although the risk remains ver…