Grace O’Connor — Health & Science Editor 
Kidney experts recommend garlic as a top spice for kidney health because it adds rich flavor without excess sodium, while providing sulfuric compounds that fight inflammation and oxidative stress linked to chronic kidney disease, according to health professionals. More than 1 in 7 adults in the United States live with chronic kidney disease, a condition … Read more
A major new study published in The BMJ reveals that the diabetes and weight-loss drug Mounjaro reduces major adverse cardiovascular events by 32% compared to standard care in high-risk patients, driven largely by a significant drop in myocardial infarctions over a one-year monitoring period. The pursuit of modern cardiometabolic care has increasingly focused on whether … Read more
Changes in gene activity can trigger the breakdown of the spine’s natural shock absorbers, according to researchers examining the root causes of back pain. A study published in Genengnews demonstrates that alterations in gene expression can lead to a harmful build-up of minerals in the spine, causing tissue to harden in a process similar to … Read more
Researchers have utilized large genome models to design synthetic viruses, marking what experts describe as a significant turning point in synthetic biology. According to BBC, the study demonstrates that genome language models are beginning to learn design principles encoded by evolution, opening the door to AI-assisted genome writing. Researchers Use Genome Language Models to Design … Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo faces its largest Ebola outbreak on record as the Bundibugyo virus spreads across 49 health zones in five provinces. With over 3,605 cases and 1,587 deaths reported by 30 July 2026, front-line health workers have launched strikes over unpaid wages, severely disrupting the emergency response. The outbreak, declared on May … Read more
Computational neuroscience combines mathematical modeling, large-scale simulation, and machine learning to map how nervous systems encode information and generate behavior. Recent breakthroughs span from submillimeter seizure localization using deep-learning frameworks to tracking intrinsic neural timescales across the brain’s microarchitectural gradients. Behind the surface of human behavior lies a remarkably complex web of biological machinery. To … Read more
Maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking between the ages of 45 and 65 are associated with almost 13 additional years of dementia-free life, according to a study published in The Guardian. Researchers from New York University Langone Health analyzed data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study, following thousands of … Read more
While the carrier claims the changes will streamline boarding and lower base fares, consumer advocates criticize the fees as a hidden cash grab. Cut-price fares across the airline industry are increasingly masking a growing web of add-on costs. The new pricing structure introduced by Qantas low-cost subsidiary Jetstar means that starting in February 2027, basic … Read more
A first-of-its-kind Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study reveals that invasive mold infections in U.S. hospitals carry a roughly one-third mortality rate. Researchers tracked about 450 confirmed cases across Atlanta-area medical centers between 2020 and 2024, uncovering a hidden public health threat amplified by climate change and vulnerable patient populations. Invasive mold infections represent … Read more
A new clinical trial seeks to test the safety and efficacy of the Android Artificial Pancreas System using advanced bolus-free features for adults with type 1 diabetes. The 12-week study, known as the CLOSE IT trial, will compare a fully automated closed loop system against traditional hybrid closed loop setups. Comparing Automated Insulin Delivery Systems … Read more