Plant extract replica shows promise against breast cancer

"...the new analogue of phaeocaulisin A we have reported shows promising efficacy against triple-negative breast cancer cells..."

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
Feb. 11, 2025 ~8 min

Why you should look beyond happiness for a good life

In this podcast episode, a psychologist explains why psychological richness might be the missing piece in your search for fulfillment.

U. Chicago • futurity
Feb. 11, 2025 ~3 min


2 key brain signals could point to custom depression treatment

"We're moving toward a future where mental health care is as unique as each person's mind."

Whitney Slightham - Virginia Tech • futurity
Feb. 5, 2025 ~7 min

Hairstylists face high levels of harmful airborne chemicals

"Manufacturers of hair care products need to focus on developing safer options that don't put hairstylists or consumers in harm's way."

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Feb. 5, 2025 ~5 min

1 gene variant may put you at higher risk of COVID

A new discovery offers a deeper understanding of how genetic factors influence susceptibility to COVID-19 infection.

Iqbal Pittalwala - UC Riverside • futurity
Feb. 5, 2025 ~5 min

Heart drug dissolves breast cancer cell clusters in the blood

Digoxin, found in foxglove, reduces the number of cells in clusters of breast cancer cells circulating in the blood, research finds.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
Feb. 3, 2025 ~5 min

What you should know about alcohol and cancer risk

"...this is not a 'might cause cancer.' This is 'it does cause cancer.' Therefore, many of us feel that we should be warning people."

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Feb. 3, 2025 ~7 min

Air pollution may make it harder to get pregnant

“Based on our study, and other studies, air pollution is certainly [a] concern for those who are seeking to reproduce and conceive."

Rob Spahr-Emory • futurity
Jan. 30, 2025 ~4 min


Virtual reality meditation can ease depression and anxiety

A new study suggests virtual reality meditation can improve symptoms related to depression and anxiety.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Jan. 30, 2025 ~5 min

Morning coffee drinkers have lower risk of dying of heart disease

"...it's not just whether you drink coffee or how much you drink, but the time of day when you drink coffee that's important."

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
Jan. 30, 2025 ~4 min

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