Grace O’Connor — Health & Science Editor 
Leonard Glenn Francis, the Malaysian defense contractor central to one of the U.S. Navy’s most significant bribery and fraud scandals, is seeking a pardon or sentence commutation from President Donald Trump. Currently serving a 15-year prison term in California, the 61-year-old cites a terminal health diagnosis and claims of prosecutorial misconduct as the basis for … Read more
Indicator 2025 Totals 2026 (Jan–July) Confirmed Cases thousands thousands Reported Deaths 21 3 Hospitalizations N/A 172 WHO Western Pacific Regional Office surveillance of endemic dengue Health authorities have issued alerts across the Pacific as of July 2026, due to ongoing dengue outbreaks. While dengue transmission is declining in New Caledonia, outbreaks persist in Vanuatu and … Read more
Rashan Williams, a 42-year-old deli manager from St. Petersburg, Florida, spent a decade seeking medical answers for a physical abnormality she described as a “bulge” protruding from her vagina. Despite repeatedly consulting obstetricians, Williams says she was frequently told that nothing was wrong. It was not until she consulted with Dr. Nyarai Chinyani Mushonga, a … Read more
The Hidden Costs of Ultra-Processed Foods: New Insights on Asthma and Osteoarthritis Children consuming a significant portion of their daily energy from ultra-processed foods (AUT) face a nearly fourfold increase in asthma risk, according to a study published in the journal Allergy. Separately, research published in the journal Radiology links high ultra-processed food intake to … Read more
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