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Scientists discover new 'immune hubs' in skull bone marrow
https://www.dw.com/en/scientists-discover-new-immune-hubs-in-skull-bone-marrow/a-78460417?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: August 24, 2026 08:17
In mouse skull marrow, 'immune hubs' that actively defend the brain have been discovered. Similar cells exist in human skulls, but their role remains unclear.
Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body'
https://www.dw.com/en/do-not-inhale-how-wildfire-smoke-affects-the-whole-body/a-76039654?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: August 18, 2026 08:22
Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of research suggests particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke is a major culprit.
Fatty food raises risk of colorectal cancer
https://www.dw.com/en/fatty-food-raises-risk-of-colorectal-cancer/a-78284704?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: August 17, 2026 06:49
Did you know fatty foods can increase production of an acid in your gut that promotes tumor growth? That's on top of all the other health risks linked to fatty foods, like fries and burgers.
Can childhood trauma be prevented with a drug?
https://www.dw.com/en/can-childhood-trauma-be-prevented-with-a-drug/a-78301961?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: August 14, 2026 06:22
Researchers in Munich and Stockholm blocked the lifelong social cost of early adversity in mice with a single compound. The catch: it only worked when given during the trauma, not after.
Solar eclipse: What to look forward to
https://www.dw.com/en/solar-eclipse-what-to-look-forward-to/a-78330594?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: August 12, 2026 07:50
The last solar eclipse visible from the European mainland was in 1999. Here's what to expect, and how to prepare for this rare occasion.
US vaccination executive order: making sense of it
https://www.dw.com/en/us-vaccination-executive-order-making-sense-of-it/a-78321723?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: August 11, 2026 15:03
President Donald Trump and his Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have long tried to reduce the number of vaccinations available to the US public and even farm animals. The latest move in context.
Type 2 diabetes in young women increasingly common
https://www.dw.com/en/type-2-diabetes-in-young-women-increasingly-common/a-78251712?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: August 10, 2026 06:06
British researchers say rates of type 2 diabetes are growing most among women under 40. The disease is often underdiagnosed in women or diagnosed too late to reverse the condition's progression.
Study: Obesity 'bigger cancer risk' than previously thought
https://www.dw.com/en/study-obesity-bigger-cancer-risk-than-previously-thought/a-78291063?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: August 9, 2026 09:00
A new study has found that being significantly overweight could be responsible for more cases of cancer than previously known. Abdominal fat, in particular, increases the risk of cancer — especially among women.
Testosterone and fertility: the trade-off men aren't told about
https://www.dw.com/en/testosterone-and-fertility-the-trade-off-men-aren-t-told-about/a-78216799?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: August 7, 2026 08:47
Testosterone is trending in gyms, on social online and in politics. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth even wants troops screened for low testosterone. But taking supplements can shut down the body's natural production.
My sleep deprivation is your natural short sleep
https://www.dw.com/en/my-sleep-deprivation-is-your-natural-short-sleep/a-78247228?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: August 5, 2026 12:14
Every so often we hear of high-ranking politicians or CEOs claiming to get by on very little sleep — some as little as three hours a night. If they’re not Natural Short Sleepers, chances are they’re heading for trouble.
Study shows why younger generations may be more cancer-prone
https://www.dw.com/en/study-shows-why-younger-generations-may-be-more-cancer-prone/a-78163655?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: August 3, 2026 18:37
Researchers are observing certain age-related types of cancer more frequently in younger people. A new study suggests this could be because younger generations are aging faster than their parents or grandparents.