Health

Biomedical engineers at Brown University have developed Pathogen2Read, a fully automated workflow that slashes DNA sample preparation time from nearly a full day to under 45 minutes. Published in BMC Genomics, the method uses a custom enzyme cocktail to streamline genetic sequencing, aiming to help smaller public health laboratories accelerate outbreak detection. Pathogen2Read: Automating the … Read more

Walking vs. Jogging: Evaluating Health Benefits and Risks Choosing between walking and jogging depends on your personal health goals, age, and physical condition. While both activities function as aerobic exercises that improve cardiovascular health and aid in weight loss, they differ significantly in intensity, calorie expenditure, and impact on the body. Understanding these differences is … Read more

Biomedical engineers at Brown University have developed Pathogen2Read, an automated workflow that slashes bacterial sample preparation time for DNA sequencing from nearly a full day to under 45 minutes. Published in PHYS, the system aims to improve outbreak monitoring by enabling local labs to participate in national surveillance networks. Overcoming the Bottleneck in Genomic Epidemiology … Read more

A fourth person has died in connection with an ongoing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Manhattan, according to New York City health officials. The latest fatality, reported Monday, marks the fourth consecutive day that a death associated with the community cluster has been announced. As of Monday evening, the New York City Health Department confirmed … Read more

At the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago, oncologists presented significant clinical trial data for genitourinary malignancies, including phase 3 results for apalutamide in high-risk prostate cancer and enfortumab vedotin with pembrolizumab in urothelial carcinoma. The congress, held at McCormick Place and online from May 29–June 2, brought together the global oncology community to discuss … Read more

Beginning July 1, 2026, Samira by Chele Gonzalez at Anya Resort Tagaytay introduced a refreshed menu featuring new starters and refined main courses. The update follows an annual evaluation process, balancing the restaurant’s signature creative approach with traditional offerings designed to cater to a diverse resort clientele. A Culinary Balancing Act at Anya Resort For … Read more

Dr. Horacio Arruda appointed as public health director for Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec Dr. Horacio Arruda has been officially appointed as the public health director for the Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec region. Following a stint as interim director since October 2025, his two-year term will formally commence on August 2, 2026, as announced by Santé Québec Mauricie-et-Centre-du-Québec … Read more