Sleep practices during infant illnesses may increase risk of sudden infant death

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When a child falls ill, caregivers often change how and where the infant sleeps—wanting to keep them close through the night. But new research from Johns…

New monoclonal antibody prevents malaria infection in early clinical trial

Dr. Kirsten Lyke with study volunteer who was exposed to infective mosquitoes carrying malaria parasite. Credit: University of Maryland School of Medicine Malaria remains one of the leading causes of…

Why Teenage Songs Define Us: The Science of Musical Memory

Summary: A global study reveals that our most emotionally resonant music tends to come from our teenage years—typically peaking around age 17. This “reminiscence bump” marks the period when our…

Archaeologists uncover a circular stone structure in Bavaria

Archaeologists from the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation (BLfD) have uncovered a monumental circular structure during construction works for a stormwater retention basin in the municipality of Nassenfels, Germany.…

How lifestyle and environment reshape the sperm epigenome and why it matters for fertility, embryos and child health

Epigenetic signatures in sperm. Sperm chromatin is tightly packaged by binding to protamines and histones (Clinical Epigenetics (2025). DOI: 10.1186/s13148-025-01815-1 A review in Clinical Epigenetics synthesizes growing evidence that paternal…

How the auditory cortex syncs with behavior to help the brain become a better listener

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When we are engaged in a task, our brain’s auditory system changes how it works. One of the main auditory centers of the brain, the auditory…

Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says – a pharmacologist explains the data

Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over US$32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily. A new study by Consumer Reports,…

How new foreign worker visa fees might worsen doctor shortages in rural America

There are almost 1.1 million licensed physicians in the United States. That may sound like a lot, but the country has struggled for decades to train enough physicians to meet…

Antioxidants help stave off a host of health problems – but figuring out how much you’re getting can be tricky

When it comes to describing what an antioxidant is, it’s all in the name: Antioxidants counter oxidants. And that’s a good thing. Oxidants can damage the structure and function of…

Virtual antenatal care linked to poorer pregnancy outcomes

Credit: Amina Filkins from Pexels Women who receive more virtual antenatal care during their second or third trimesters could experience poorer pregnancy outcomes, including higher risks of preterm birth, cesarean…