Health

The Brain Can’t Maximize Focus and Flexibility at the Same Time
New neuroscience shows that deep focus and rapid adaptability rely on competing systems—understanding this trade-off could improve how we learn, work,

Wearable Health Tech: From Wellness Toy to Medical Risk Zone
As fitness gadgets cross into diagnostic territory, experts warn that oversight, equity, and safety are lagging behind.

DIY Healthcare Is Growing, But the Shortcut Comes With Risk
Patients increasingly turn to at-home tests, wearables, and AI tools raising urgent questions about accuracy, privacy, and medical responsibility.

FDA Issues New Draft Guidance for Cell & Gene Therapies
Three agency proposals aim to speed development, improve trial design, and strengthen post-approval monitoring for CGTs.
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FDA Reverses Course on Lab-Developed Test Regulation
After a court decision, the agency’s retreat raises new questions about who ensures test quality.

Could Cannabis Finally Replace Opioids?
A new clinical trial of VER-01 shows stronger pain relief and fewer side effects than opioids—sparking cautious optimism among doctors.

Brain Health Supplements: What the Science Really Says
New studies reveal why most brain supplements underdeliver and which habits provide real protection against cognitive decline.

Acupuncture Moves Into Mainstream Pain Care
Once considered ‘alternative,’ acupuncture now shows lasting benefits for chronic back pain and promise in oncology and recovery settings.

Coffee Naps: Can Caffeine + Sleep Really Boost Your Brain?
Neuroscientists explain how drinking coffee before a short nap may improve alertness, productivity, and even long-term health.

What New Science Reveals About Cold Plunges: Real Benefits, Short Timeline
The largest review of cold-water immersion finds measurable rewards for stress and soreness—yet limited evidence for lasting improvements.






