Grace O’Connor — Health & Science Editor

Recent brain-scan research reveals that stimulant medications like Adderall and Ritalin target alertness and motivation networks rather than direct attention systems in children with ADHD. Published in the journal Cell by Washington University School of Medicine scientists, the findings challenge decades-old assumptions about how these widely prescribed drugs help young patients stay on task. Revisiting … Read more

Researchers and clinicians are advancing trauma care through innovative mixed-reality platforms and integrated psychotherapies. Recent clinical trials demonstrate that trauma-focused therapies can be delivered safely to psychosis patients, while augmented reality tools like Expand XR earn international recognition for transforming PTSD treatment environments. Wayne State’s Expand XR Wins International Recognition in Brussels Mental healthcare technology … Read more

The death toll from the ongoing Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surged to 1,354, according to government data released on Saturday by [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/congo-says-number-confirmed-ebola-cases-surpasses-3000-2026-07-25/). The total number of confirmed cases in the Central African nation has increased to 3,075. DRC Ebola Death Toll Surges Past 1,300 Amid Unprecedented Outbreak The epidemic began … Read more

Recent research indicates that the 2021 United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lung cancer screening criteria are failing to identify a significant portion of patients who develop the disease. According to an analysis of three large cohort studies published in the journal Chest, current guidelines leave many high-risk individuals ineligible for screening. Limitations of … Read more

Researchers at the University of Oxford have officially launched the first human clinical trial for a vaccine candidate specifically targeting the Bundibugyo ebolavirus. The experimental vaccine, known as ChAdOx BDBV, is being evaluated in a Phase I study involving 50 healthy adult volunteers aged 18–55 years. Oxford Launches First Human Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine … Read more

Researchers have introduced a new framework called ContactSeek, designed to improve the accuracy of gene-editing proteins by leveraging the structural prediction capabilities of AlphaFold3. According to a study published on July 22, 2026, in Cryptobriefing, this approach addresses the persistent challenge of off-target effects, where gene-editing tools inadvertently cut or modify unintended DNA sequences. Enhancing … Read more

The United States has recorded 2,318 confirmed measles cases in 2026 as of July 24, surpassing last year’s total of 2,289. This surge marks the highest annual infection count since 1991. Public health officials attribute the ongoing crisis to persistent gaps in vaccination coverage across multiple states, including South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona. Measles Transmission … Read more

Medical researchers have achieved a breakthrough in organ preservation, successfully cooling pig kidneys to -4°C without ice formation. This landmark achievement enables multi-day storage and transport, potentially transforming the transplant landscape by extending the window for donor organ matching and reducing the risks of cold-storage damage. Overcoming the Limits of Static Cold Storage For decades, … Read more