Carly Cassella

Articles by Carly Cassella

Repurposed Drug Improves Sleep Apnea by Up to 50% in Clinical Trial - ScienceAlert

HealthMarch 13, 2026

Sleeping with a clunky breathing machine is a problem for many with sleep apnea, but a more comfortable alternative is on the horizon. In a recent clinical drug trial that ended in 2023, participant�...

One Illicit Drug May Nearly Triple Stroke Risk in Under-55s - ScienceAlert

HealthMarch 13, 2026

The most comprehensive analysis yet on recreational drug use and stroke risk has identified three substances of concern one of which may nearly triple the risk of a blood vessel bursting in the brain�...

A Simple Photo of Your Hand Could Detect a Rare Health Disorder - ScienceAlert

HealthMarch 11, 2026

Palm reading may not foresee your future, but if you flip your hand around, it could reveal crucial information about how long you may live. According to new research, a simple photo of the back of �...

Study Ties 5 Subtypes of Sleep With Distinct Health And Lifestyle Patterns - ScienceAlert

HealthFebruary 11, 2026

It's not just morning larks and night owls. There are five unique types of sleepers out there, according to new research, and which kind you are is tied to your health and lifestyle. These "hidden s�...

'Brain-Bone-Axis' May Link Depression With Osteoporosis, Study Claims - ScienceAlert

HealthFebruary 7, 2026

The effects of depression may infiltrate your very bones and conversely, your bones may send penetrating messages all the way back to your brain. This two-way street is a captivating new field of re�...

Most Preventable Cancers Are Linked to Just Two Lifestyle Habits - ScienceAlert

HealthFebruary 6, 2026

It's easy to feel powerless against cancer, but a new study has identified several ways that we can reduce the odds of it occurring. According to new analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO�...

Surprising Find Inside Kidney Stones Suggests We Were Wrong About How They Form - ScienceAlert

HealthFebruary 5, 2026

For the first time, scientists have discovered evidence of bacteria hiding in 'noninfectious' kidney stones. These hardened clumps of small crystals are made from chemicals in urine and are thought �...

Carbon Dioxide 'Pulses' Clears Toxins From Parkinson's Brains in Recent Study - ScienceAlert

HealthFebruary 1, 2026

Manipulating how much carbon dioxide a person breathes can crank up the brain's 'sewage system', researchers have found. The proof-of-concept study, led by neuroscientists at the University of New M�...

Forever Chemicals Linked to Multiple Sclerosis in Concerning New Study - ScienceAlert

HealthFebruary 1, 2026

People who are exposed to certain forever chemicals may be at greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new research. No one knows why that is, but it could help explain why, �...

A Brain Parasite Infecting Millions Is Far Less Sleepy Than We Thought - ScienceAlert

HealthJanuary 30, 2026

A parasite that lives permanently in the brains of millions may not be as uniformly dormant as scientists once thought. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) have recently fou�...