Grace O’Connor — Health & Science Editor 
Australians have an undeniable obsession with Pilates, ranking in the top five countries globally for interest in the discipline. While millions hit mats and carriages to build core strength and fix posture, the traditional Pilates reformer has remained a highly mechanical and clunky piece of studio equipment. Global fitness technology companies iFIT and NordicTrack are … Read more
Researchers at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have discovered that Ewingella americana, a bacterium found in the intestines of Japanese tree frogs, can eliminate colorectal tumors in mice. A single intravenous dose achieved a 100 per cent response rate, offering a potential new strategy for bacterial cancer therapy. Bacterial Isolation and Anticancer … Read more
Phase 2 LiBBY Trial Data Demonstrates THC and CBD Efficacy Researchers presented data from the Phase 2 LiBBY trial at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, showing that a combination of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced agitation in late-stage Alzheimer’s patients. The study, involving 120 participants, found that over 80 percent of those treated … Read more
Menstruation is defined as the periodic shedding of the uterine lining, a process governed by the rise and fall of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. According to Wikipedia, this cycle serves as a biological marker that pregnancy has not occurred. While the menstrual cycle is a fundamental physiological process, it is often accompanied by … Read more
In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, researchers have found that people with agitation and dementia in late life who took a special medical formulation of two active ingredients found in marijuana—THC and CBD—had significantly less agitation compared to those who received a placebo. The primary findings of the study were presented July 14, 2026, at the … Read more
State health officials announced Monday that an ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, which has sickened more than 2,600 Michigan residents, is believed to have originated from contaminated lettuce or salad greens. While the investigation remains active, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) indicated that current findings point to these leafy vegetables as a … Read more
Rimi is launching a new marketing campaign featuring over one hundred private-label products priced at fixed, rounded amounts of 1, 2, 3, or 4 euros. The initiative aims to shift consumer perception of private brands by emphasizing quality and local origin, supported by a recent Norstat survey of 1002 residents. Fixed-Price Campaign and Product Selection … Read more
A second American citizen working in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been evacuated to Germany for treatment after testing positive for the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The patient, currently in stable condition, joins a growing number of cases in an outbreak that has claimed 702 lives as of July 12. Evacuation and Treatment … Read more
Measles outbreaks in Yemen have surged in 2026, with over 14,000 suspected cases and 87 deaths reported in government-controlled areas by the end of June. Humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières), warn that poverty, displacement, and limited access to healthcare prevent children from receiving necessary vaccinations, further exacerbating a cycle of recurring … Read more
Researchers are launching a specialized Northwell Health laboratory this January to study the effects of cannabis and psychedelics. Simultaneously, a new analysis of 26,362 adults suggests that lifetime cannabis use in adults ages 40 to 77 was generally associated with larger volumes in specific brain regions and better cognitive function. New York Laboratory to Conduct … Read more