Mary Moore RN | Health Journalist & Medical Author
A new Lancet analysis brings together human transfusion records, rare cases of medically acquired amyloid pathology, and animal experiments to examine whether amyloid beta could spread through donated blood. …
Scientists Found a “Brake” on Chronic Pain in Mice But Turning It Into a Safe Treatment Will Be Much Harder
A Current Biology study showed that restoring mu opioid receptor signaling in a small brainstem region normalized nerve-injury-induced hypersensitivity in mice. The finding identifies a potentially valuable drug target—but …
Scientists Found a New Way to Intercept Lung Cancer in Mice: What the Human Evidence Shows and Why It Is More Complicated
Key Takeaways Researchers have identified caspase-1, an inflammatory enzyme involved in activating interleukin-1β (IL-1β), as a potential target for intercepting lung cancer during its early development. In a genetically …
Personalized Melanoma Vaccines: What the Phase 3 Intismeran Results Actually Show and What Remains Unknown
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine has succeeded in a Phase 3 melanoma trial, but that does not mean researchers have developed a vaccine that prevents melanoma—or that all of …
Beyond Blood Sugar: What Else May Link Obesity to Pancreatic Cancer?
Key Takeaways A 2026 UK Biobank analysis of more than 462,000 adults found that glucose and HbA1c statistically mediated about 12% to 20% of the association between measures of …
The Grass Is Always Greener on the Other Side: Why We Idealize Alternatives—and Why They Often Disappoint
Key Takeaways The tendency to believe “the grass is greener on the other side” is rooted in well-documented psychological processes, including social comparison and hedonic adaptation. People frequently compare …
Why We Jump to Conclusions: The Science Behind Our Mental Shortcuts—and How They Shape Everything We Believe
Key Takeaways Humans naturally rely on mental shortcuts (heuristics) to make rapid decisions; these are normal features of cognition, not signs of low intelligence. Headlines and first impressions create …
Subtle Biological Cues and Attraction: What the Lap-Dance Study and Modern Research Reveal About Human Fertility Signals
Key Takeaways A landmark 2007 field study reported that naturally cycling professional lap dancers earned significantly higher tips during their estimated fertile window than during menstruation or the luteal …
The Scientific Method: The One Skill That Could Help Us Escape Misinformation, Polarization, and Our Own Cognitive Biases
Key Takeaways The scientific method is not just a tool for scientists—it is a framework anyone can use to evaluate claims, reduce bias, and make better decisions. Research in …
Why Women’s Clothing Becomes a Battleground: The Hidden Psychological Cost of Appearance Control
Key Takeaways Women’s clothing has long been used as a symbol of morality, identity, and social belonging rather than simply personal expression. Across cultures and historical periods, appearance has …

