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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260128075359.htm

Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound can drive impressive weight loss, but stopping them is often followed by rapid weight regain. Researchers found that people regain weight faster after quitting these drugs than after diet and exercise alone. Improvements in heart health and diabetes risk also tend to reverse within a few years. The results suggest long-term success may require more than medication alone.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260128075359.htm

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260128075341.htm

Low-Earth orbit is more crowded—and fragile—than it looks. Satellites constantly weave past each other, burning fuel and making dozens of evasive maneuvers every year just to stay safe. A major solar storm could disable navigation and communications, turning that careful dance into chaos. According to new calculations, it may take just days—not decades—for a catastrophic chain reaction to begin, potentially choking off humanity’s access to space for generations.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260128075341.htm

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260128075355.htm

JWST has revealed a strange early universe filled with ultra-bright “blue monster” galaxies, mysterious “little red dots,” and black holes that seem far too massive for their age. A new study proposes that dark stars—hypothetical stars powered by dark matter—could tie all these surprises together. These exotic objects may have grown huge very quickly, lighting up the early cosmos and planting the seeds of supermassive black holes.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260128075355.htm

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112137.htm

Scientists at KAIST have found a way to turn a tumor’s own immune cells into powerful cancer fighters—right inside the body. Tumors are packed with macrophages, immune cells that should attack cancer but are usually silenced by the tumor environment. By injecting a specially designed drug directly into tumors, researchers were able to “reprogram” these dormant cells to recognize and destroy cancer.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112137.htm

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112134.htm

Researchers have developed smart nanoparticles that can seek out and destroy disease-causing proteins the body can’t normally eliminate. Unlike traditional drugs, these particles can reach hard-to-access tissues, including the brain, and precisely target problem proteins without widespread side effects. Early results show promise against major cancer drivers, and the platform is designed to be easily adapted to many diseases. The work could reshape the future of precision medicine.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112134.htm

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260128075323.htm

Cancer immunotherapy has been a game-changer, but many tumors still find ways to slip past the immune system. New research reveals a hidden trick: cancer cells can package the immune-blocking protein PD-L1 into tiny particles that circulate through the body and weaken immunotherapy’s impact. Scientists in Japan discovered that a little-known protein, UBL3, controls this process—and surprisingly, common cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can shut it down.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260128075323.htm

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260128075319.htm

A massive international study of more than 3,100 long COVID patients uncovered a striking divide in how brain-related symptoms are reported around the world. In the U.S., the vast majority of non-hospitalized patients described brain fog, depression, and anxiety, while far fewer patients in countries like India and Nigeria reported the same issues. The difference doesn’t appear to be about the virus itself, but about culture, stigma, and access to mental health care.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260128075319.htm

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112127.htm

Where your body stores fat may matter just as much as how much you carry—especially for your brain. Using advanced MRI scans and data from nearly 26,000 people, researchers identified two surprising fat patterns tied to faster brain aging, cognitive decline, and higher neurological disease risk. One involves unusually high fat buildup in the pancreas, even without much liver fat, while the other—often called “skinny fat”—affects people who don’t appear severely obese but carry excess fat relative to muscle.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112127.htm

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112132.htm

Drinking tea, particularly green tea, is linked to better heart health, improved metabolism, and lower risks of chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer. It may also help protect the brain and preserve muscle strength as people age. However, processed teas—such as bottled and bubble varieties—often contain sugars and additives that may cancel out these benefits. Moderation and choosing freshly brewed tea appear key.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112132.htm

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112130.htm

AI may learn better when it’s allowed to talk to itself. Researchers showed that internal “mumbling,” combined with short-term memory, helps AI adapt to new tasks, switch goals, and handle complex challenges more easily. This approach boosts learning efficiency while using far less training data. It could pave the way for more flexible, human-like AI systems.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112130.htm

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Study raises red flags over long-term effectiveness of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic

Low-Earth orbit is just 2.8 days from disaster

Dark stars could solve three major mysteries of the early universe

Scientists turn tumor immune cells into cancer killers

These nanoparticles could destroy disease proteins behind dementia and cancer

The hidden reason cancer immunotherapy often fails

Why long COVID brain fog seems so much worse in the U.S.

The fat you can’t see could be shrinking your brain

Tea can improve your health and longevity, but how you drink it matters

AI that talks to itself learns faster and smarter

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