Hidden artery plaque turned up in 1 in 13 adults under 30, and in over half of 16,808 people who felt fine. What the scans found, and what they do not mean.
Doomsday Equation: 13 November 2026, and What Went Right
The doomsday equation, published in 1960, said our numbers would hit infinity on 13 November 2026. It won’t happen, and the reason is the best part.
Mammogram Overdiagnosis: New Study Says Below 5%, Not 30%
Mammogram overdiagnosis may be far rarer than the 30-50% once quoted. A new look at all eight big trials puts it below 5%. What it means and what it leaves out.
Ultra-Processed Food and Depression: What One Trial Found
Ultra-processed food and depression: 20 people cut ultra-processed food by over 85% for four weeks and their mood lifted. What it shows, and what it does not.
Esther Rantzen Dies at 86: The Night 50,000 Children Called
Esther Rantzen has died at 86. In 1986 her Childline took 50,000 attempted calls in one night. Many never got through, and that is why it stayed open for good.
White Sox Turnaround: From 121 Losses to a Playoff Series Win
The White Sox turnaround: 121 losses in 2024, a playoff series win in 2026. It wasn’t a miracle streak, and that’s exactly why it matters for your lost years.
Depression in Children: Why Some Kids Get Stuck on Sad Faces
Depression in children can change what a child looks at. A two-year eye-tracking study of 242 kids found two different paths, and why the gaze matters.
Glass Skin on TikTok: Almost 95% of Viral Videos Made a Misleading Claim
Glass skin videos on TikTok: dermatologists found almost 95% made a misleading claim, and none said to see a doctor. What they found and what skin really needs.
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Hits 5,000 Days on Mars – and It’s Still Climbing
The Curiosity rover was sent to Mars for about two years. It just passed 5,000 Martian days on worn wheels, still climbing. What those slow days add up to.
Worrying About Money at Work: 85% Do, 3.5 Hours a Week
Worrying about money at work is nearly universal: a 2026 survey found 85% of workers do it, about 3.5 hours a week. What that number means, and what helps.