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Reishi Mushroom Extract Beat Melatonin for Chronic Insomnia in 8-Week Trial

A randomized controlled trial enrolling 60 adults with chronic insomnia found that reishi mushroom extract (Ganoderma lucidum) produced significantly greater reductions in Insomnia Severity Index scores than melatonin over eight weeks — a result that challenges the reflexive reach for melatonin and points to reishi's broader biological mechanisms as a potential advantage for this hard-to-treat population. Will Lewis - June 19, 2026

8 Ovarian Cancer Targets Scientists Are Now Unlocking

Weill Cornell Medicine scientists, backed by a first-of-its-kind Pershing Square Foundation challenge grant, are uncovering eight new molecular and immune targets that could transform how ovarian cancer is detected and treated. Alexander Gabriel - June 19, 2026

Cannabis and Sleep Science Goes Far Beyond THC, Studies Show

A University of Sydney study offers the first objective evidence that CBN boosts both REM and non-REM sleep—part of a growing body of research showing cannabis and sleep science extends well beyond THC's familiar, complicated record. Will Lewis - June 19, 2026

Prostate Cancer and Digestion Share a Genetic Root, Study Finds

A landmark genomic study led by Dr. Nima Sharifi reveals that HSD3B1, a gene tied to lethal prostate cancer, also regulates digestion — suggesting the biological roots of cancer aggression and gut physiology are more intertwined than previously known. Asher John - June 19, 2026

8 Surprising Facts About Roosterfish Research in Baja

Roosterfish are one of the Eastern Pacific's most prized sport fish — and one of the least studied. A new College of Idaho-led expedition in Baja, Mexico is using satellite tags to change that. Will Lewis - June 18, 2026

9 Surprising Facts About the Cancer and Alzheimer’s Link

Researchers have uncovered a striking inverse relationship between cancer and Alzheimer's disease, with shared molecular mechanisms — including cancer-like mutations in brain immune cells — reshaping how scientists understand both conditions. James Loftus - June 18, 2026

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