Grace O’Connor — Health & Science Editor Nikola Golem, 51, was sentenced to nine years in prison on Friday for the manslaughter of his stepfather, Tomislav Nemes. Golem kept the 69-year-old’s death a secret for 14 months, forcing his mother to live in the home with the decomposing remains until police discovered the scene in April 2023. Manslaughter Sentence and Parole Eligibility … Read more
Stanford Medicine researchers have identified that tissue-resident macrophages lose their ability to clear senescent, or “zombie,” neutrophils due to the buildup of an inflammatory receptor called EP2. By blocking this receptor in mice, scientists successfully reversed age-related organ decline and restored youthful physical performance, offering a potential path toward new human therapies. Research led by … Read more
Essential newborn care is a fundamental right that involves protecting infants from infection and injury while ensuring they can breathe, remain warm, and receive proper nutrition. Core Standards for Essential Newborn Care This framework emphasizes that high-quality, universal health care is a right for all newborns, regardless of their location. The care process is divided … Read more
Maryland Department of the Environment Issues Code Red for July 17 As Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the Mid-Atlantic this week, the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Red air quality alert for Friday, July 17, 2026. Health experts warn that the fine particulate matter poses significant risks to all residents, advising that … Read more
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder Beyond Winter While Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is most commonly associated with the darker, colder days of winter, it is a serious medical condition that can also manifest during the summer months. Although summer SAD is less common than its winter counterpart, it can be just as debilitating, ranging from milder … Read more
Researchers have successfully used human iPS cells to create a lab-based model of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing that SGLT2 inhibitors improve heart function by restoring the eNOS-NO-cGMP-PKG signaling pathway. Separately, clinical data indicates these drugs significantly reduce cardiac stress markers in patients with diabetic kidney disease. Modeling Heart Failure with Human … Read more
Scientists are grappling with the challenge of accurately measuring microplastics in the human body, as new research highlights contamination risks in lab settings and raises questions about the true extent of plastic exposure, according to a multi-source analysis. Microplastics—tiny plastic fragments under 5 millimeters—have been detected in every organ and fluid tested, from the lungs … Read more
A group of doctors and academics is calling for a major overhaul of New Zealand’s public healthcare system, arguing for a shift toward community-led decision-making. The proposal, detailed in NZ Doctor magazine, highlights tensions over current government policies, which critics fear are accelerating the privatization of public health services. The Call for Community-Led Healthcare Surgeon … Read more
US Health Officials Scramble to Trace Source of Growing Cyclospora Outbreak A microscopic parasite known as Cyclospora cayetanensis is causing a significant uptick in cases of watery, explosive diarrhea across the United States. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently tracking 145 confirmed cases across 17 states as of June 16, … Read more
A community in Ladera Ranch, California, is grappling with a second rare childhood cancer diagnosis as families continue to raise alarms over a growing cluster of illnesses. Jessica Keetch, an Orange County resident, reported that her 18-year-old daughter, Haven, lost her leg after being diagnosed with synovial sarcoma. This aggressive soft tissue cancer is extremely … Read more