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Suppressed Alcohol Study Finally Published After Controversy
SolutionsJun 10

Suppressed Alcohol Study Finally Published After Controversy

A federal study on alcohol's health risks sat unpublished for years after industry pushback, but scientists just released their findings independently. The research reveals that even light drinking may increase disease risk more than previously thought.

STAT News2 min read
Cutting 1 Liter of Alcohol Yearly Could Save Cancer Lives
Health & WellnessJan 22

Cutting 1 Liter of Alcohol Yearly Could Save Cancer Lives

New Australian research offers a simple path to saving lives: reducing alcohol consumption by just one liter per person annually could significantly lower deaths from major cancers. The study reveals practical hope for preventing thousands of alcohol-related cancer deaths, especially among older adults.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Suppressed Alcohol Study Finally Published After Pushback
SolutionsJun 9

Suppressed Alcohol Study Finally Published After Pushback

A federal study on alcohol's health risks, blocked from release by Trump officials, just made it to publication in a scientific journal. The research shows even one drink per day may increase disease and death risks.

STAT News2 min read
Cutting Alcohol Could Lower Your Dementia Risk
Health & WellnessApr 12

Cutting Alcohol Could Lower Your Dementia Risk

New research shows that even moderate drinking may harm brain health and increase dementia risk. The good news? It's a risk factor you can actually control.

Google News - Health2 min read
Scientists Launch Independent Autism Research Group
SolutionsMar 20

Scientists Launch Independent Autism Research Group

Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.

STAT News3 min read
Scientists Launch Tool to Fix Research's Trust Problem
SolutionsMar 17

Scientists Launch Tool to Fix Research's Trust Problem

A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.

STAT News2 min read
New AI Cuts Research Time for Scientists Worldwide
InnovationApr 14

New AI Cuts Research Time for Scientists Worldwide

Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
South Africa Rescues Medical Research With $32M Fund
SolutionsApr 16

South Africa Rescues Medical Research With $32M Fund

When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
South Korea Launches K-Science to Build Research Icons
InnovationMar 13

South Korea Launches K-Science to Build Research Icons

South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Cannabis Drinks Help Drinkers Cut Alcohol Use in Half
Health & WellnessFeb 18

Cannabis Drinks Help Drinkers Cut Alcohol Use in Half

People who switched to cannabis beverages reduced their weekly alcohol consumption by more than half, according to new research from the University at Buffalo. The familiar social experience of holding a canned drink may make cannabis beverages an easier substitute for heavy drinkers looking to cut back.

Science Daily3 min read
Knoxville Research Director Wins First Campus-Wide Honor
InnovationFeb 26

Knoxville Research Director Wins First Campus-Wide Honor

Jennifer Ferris transformed a "Wild Wild West" research environment into a thriving 17-person operation, earning the first university-wide staff award ever given to UT Health Sciences' Knoxville campus. Her journey from solo clinical trial coordinator to award-winning director shows how one person's vision can reshape an entire research community.

Google News - Clinical Trial Success3 min read
Cannabis Drinks Help Drinkers Cut Alcohol Use by Half
Health & WellnessJan 26

Cannabis Drinks Help Drinkers Cut Alcohol Use by Half

People who switched to cannabis beverages cut their alcohol consumption from 7 drinks per week to just 3, according to a first-of-its-kind study from the University at Buffalo. The research offers fresh hope for anyone looking to reduce drinking without going cold turkey.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise for Alcohol Withdrawal
Health & WellnessMay 25

Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise for Alcohol Withdrawal

Scientists at the University of Kentucky discovered that an experimental Alzheimer's medication could help people recovering from alcohol addiction by reducing harmful brain inflammation. The drug, already in clinical trials for dementia, might offer new hope for treating one of addiction's hardest challenges.

Fox News Health2 min read
Nigeria's 400,000-Sample Biobank Transforms Disease Research
InnovationApr 2

Nigeria's 400,000-Sample Biobank Transforms Disease Research

Nigeria's medical research institute has unveiled a biobank containing over 400,000 biological samples that could revolutionize how the country understands and treats diseases. The massive collection offers locally generated data that researchers say will lead to better health outcomes for millions of Africans.

Vanguard Nigeria3 min read
Scientists Build Grassroots Research Network After NIH Cuts
InnovationMay 28

Scientists Build Grassroots Research Network After NIH Cuts

After federal research funding collapsed and thousands of scientists lost their jobs, a new model of community-driven science is taking root across America. From state-funded research bonds to mobile MRI scanners in rural towns, researchers are discovering that science doesn't need ivory towers to thrive.

STAT News3 min read
Scientists Finally Recognizing Librarians as Research Experts
Acts of KindnessApr 14

Scientists Finally Recognizing Librarians as Research Experts

Librarians are breaking free from the "service provider" stereotype to become valued research partners and co-authors on scientific studies. One librarian's expertise in consumer health and digital literacy earned them spots on multiple research teams.

Nature News2 min read
AI Partner Speeds Up Research on Aging, Disease, and More
InnovationMay 20

AI Partner Speeds Up Research on Aging, Disease, and More

Scientists at Stanford, MIT, and Cambridge are using Google DeepMind's Co-Scientist AI to accelerate breakthroughs in liver disease, aging, and infectious diseases. The system helps researchers digest decades of studies in days, spotting connections humans might miss.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read
Scientists Launch Trust Seal for Research Integrity
SolutionsMay 27

Scientists Launch Trust Seal for Research Integrity

A coalition of major scientific organizations just unveiled a new "Trust Seal" to help readers spot reliable research in an age of AI-driven information. The community-led initiative aims to rebuild confidence in science by recognizing publications that follow the highest standards.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read
Singapore Teen Publishes Cancer Research at 16
Community HeroesMar 18

Singapore Teen Publishes Cancer Research at 16

A high school junior just became a published medical researcher, analyzing surgical techniques that could help liver cancer patients live longer. His work passed the same peer review process as professional scientists.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read
MIT.nano's New System Powers 160,000 Research Hours
InnovationMay 5

MIT.nano's New System Powers 160,000 Research Hours

Over 1,500 researchers at MIT.nano now access 200+ advanced research tools through a streamlined system that makes cutting-edge science easier than ever. The new platform turns what used to be a scheduling headache into a seamless experience that keeps innovation moving.

MIT News2 min read

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