Withings is back at CES 2026 with another smart scale: the $599.95 Body Scan 2. This time, it's got an even tighter focus on cardiovascular and metabolic health. The Body Scan 2 contains eight elec... Read more Withings is back at CES 2026 with another smart scale: the $599.95 Body Scan 2. This time, it's got an even tighter focus on cardiovascular and metabolic health. The Body Scan 2 contains eight electrodes on the scale itself, as well as an additional four electrodes within a retractable handle. This is similar to the […] Show less

New research shows Karnak Temple was built on a rare island of high ground formed as Nile river channels shifted thousands of years ago. Before that, the area was too flooded for settlement, making... Read more New research shows Karnak Temple was built on a rare island of high ground formed as Nile river channels shifted thousands of years ago. Before that, the area was too flooded for settlement, making the temple’s eventual rise even more remarkable. The landscape closely mirrors ancient Egyptian creation myths, where sacred land emerges from water. This suggests Karnak’s location was chosen not just for practicality, but for its deep symbolic power. Show less

Scientists are now exploring an important new question: can medications used to treat diabetes also affect the growth of cancer? Diabetes has long been linked to a higher risk of certain cancers, b... Read more Scientists are now exploring an important new question: can medications used to treat diabetes also affect the growth of cancer? Diabetes has long been linked to a higher risk of certain cancers, but researchers are beginning to look beyond blood sugar control to understand how these medications might directly influence cancer cells, inflammation, and the […] The post Can diabetes drugs help fight cancer? appeared first on Knowridge Science Report. Show less

A large team of international scientists has made progress in solving a mystery in mental health: why so many people are diagnosed with more than one psychiatric disorder during their lives. The st... Read more A large team of international scientists has made progress in solving a mystery in mental health: why so many people are diagnosed with more than one psychiatric disorder during their lives. The study, published in the journal Nature, looked at the shared genetic causes behind 14 mental health conditions and is the most detailed research […] The post Study finds why mental illnesses often overlap appeared first on Knowridge Science Report. Show less

As people grow older, changes happen inside the body that are not always easy to see. Some of these changes can quietly raise the risk of serious disease. Now, researchers at the Mayo Clinic have d... Read more As people grow older, changes happen inside the body that are not always easy to see. Some of these changes can quietly raise the risk of serious disease. Now, researchers at the Mayo Clinic have discovered an important clue about how aging cells may help drive a dangerous and increasingly common liver condition known as […] The post These ‘zombie cells’ may drive a dangerous liver disease appeared first on Knowridge Science Report. Show less

A new study has found that older women with both sleep apnea and insomnia may face a higher risk of memory problems. Interestingly, this link was not found in older men with the same sleep issues. ... Read more A new study has found that older women with both sleep apnea and insomnia may face a higher risk of memory problems. Interestingly, this link was not found in older men with the same sleep issues. The findings could help doctors better understand how sleep affects memory and brain health in older adults, especially women. […] The post Hidden sleep problem may harm memory in older women appeared first on Knowridge Science Report. Show less

As people grow older, changes in sleep become very common. Many adults notice that they wake up more often at night, feel tired during the day, or struggle to get deep, refreshing sleep. While thes... Read more As people grow older, changes in sleep become very common. Many adults notice that they wake up more often at night, feel tired during the day, or struggle to get deep, refreshing sleep. While these changes are often seen as a normal part of aging, researchers are finding that certain sleep problems may have much […] The post Sleep apnea quietly damages mental health in people over 45 appeared first on Knowridge Science Report. Show less

A new study from Mass General Brigham shows that a recent update to how obesity is defined could mean nearly 70% of American adults are now considered to have the condition. This is a big jump from... Read more A new study from Mass General Brigham shows that a recent update to how obesity is defined could mean nearly 70% of American adults are now considered to have the condition. This is a big jump from the previous estimate of about 40%. The updated definition comes from the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission and […] The post 70% of U.S. adults now have obesity, study finds appeared first on Knowridge Science Report. Show less

Charlotte Niddam, 15, was one of 40 people killed and over 100 injured in the blaze at the Crans-Montana resort's Constellation bar while celebrating the start of 2026

It's no 'magic drink'.