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  • Gut-brain discovery identifies harmful bacterial sugar as potential therapeutic target for ALS and dementia
    on February 9, 2026 at 9:00 pm

    A significant discovery by Case Western Reserve University researchers could change how doctors treat two of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases. The team identified a link between gut bacteria and the deterioration of the brain in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). The researchers discovered that certain bacterial sugars cause immune responses that kill cells—and how to prevent it.

  • The brain on books: How reading reshapes language processing
    on February 9, 2026 at 8:52 pm

    Learning to read reshapes how the brain processes language. New research from Baycrest and the University of São Paulo shows that learning to read fundamentally changes how the brain responds to spoken language, even when no written words are present. While previous brain imaging studies have demonstrated that literacy strongly affects how the brain responds to written words, this study is among the first to show differences in brain activity during listening alone.

  • New registry analysis links three-year childhood cancer survival to stage at diagnosis
    on February 9, 2026 at 8:40 pm

    A major study by UCL and Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori in Milan (INT) researchers has for the first time shown in detail how far children’s cancer has spread at diagnosis in a way that can be compared between countries. While poorer survival following late-stage diagnosis is well recognized, the study is the first to show that differences in tumor stage at diagnosis may explain why childhood cancer survival varies between some European regions and tumor types.

  • Is social media time really harming teens? A UK study finds weak links overall
    on February 9, 2026 at 8:36 pm

    There is little evidence that the amount of time young people spend on social media is linked to later mental health issues, according to a new study. Research following more than 3,000 young people found that low to average social media use at ages 11 and 14 did not strongly predict mental ill health three years later, including depression and anxiety, self-harm and suicide attempts.

  • Hims pulls cheaper Wegovy pill after federal scrutiny
    on February 9, 2026 at 8:30 pm

    Hims & Hers says it will stop selling a low-cost copy of a new weight-loss pill made by Novo Nordisk, after federal officials raised concerns that the product may violate drug laws.