Blood tests can detect cancer 3 years before diagnosis

Early detection of cancer could give patients and caregivers more time for intervention and may lead to better outcomes.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
June 20, 2025 ~5 min

How to keep your pets free of fleas

The summer heat has crept in—and fleas have owners and pets alike itching. An expert has tips to help your pets remain flea-free.

Texas A&M University • futurity
June 17, 2025 ~6 min


Can treating inflammation boost pregnancy chances?

Inflammation in the female reproductive tract may make it difficult to conceive a child, but replenishing a key hormone could help.

Rochita Ghosh-U. Missouri • futurity
June 17, 2025 ~4 min

New non-opioid molecule could relieve chronic pain for weeks

A new molecule that acts like a local, long-lasting anesthetic could treat chronic pain like low back pain, researchers report.

U. Buffalo • futurity
June 16, 2025 ~6 min

Black coffee tied to lower death risk

A new study links coffee consumption to lower risk of all-cause mortality, but found benefits diminished with additives like milk or sugar.

Lisa LaPoint-Tufts • futurity
June 16, 2025 ~5 min

Tiny changes in the heart may cut irregular heartbeat risk

A new discovery challenges the idea that all age-related changes in the heart are harmful.

John Pastor - Virginia Tech • futurity
June 12, 2025 ~5 min

Is the plastic in your kitchen dangerous for your health?

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
June 12, 2025 ~6 min

‘Smart’ dental implants could feel more like the real thing

What if dental implants could feel more like your real teeth? New "smart" implants are showing promise for exactly that.

Tufts University • futurity
June 11, 2025 ~5 min


Can a sleeping pill protect against Alzheimer’s damage?

A common sleep aid restores healthier sleep patterns and protects mice from the brain damage seen in neurodegenerative disorders.

Julia Evangelou Strait-WUSTL • futurity
June 11, 2025 ~8 min

Will you be able to get a COVID shot this fall?

An expert digs into what to make of the recent COVID vaccine guidance changes—and whether you will be eligible for a shot this fall.

Boston University • futurity
June 10, 2025 ~12 min

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