Women Face Higher Alzheimer’s Risk as NIH Research Examines X Chromosome
Women face nearly double the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to men.
Jonathan Reed Health Editor
DRC Ebola Outbreak Spreads Rapidly as Health Workers Strike Over Pay
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, recording 3,973 confirmed cases and 1,801 deaths as of early August 2026.
Enveda Announces Phase 1 Trial Results for ENV-308 Exercise Pill
Boulder biotech Enveda announced Phase 1 clinical trial results for ENV-308, an experimental oral drug designed to mimic the weight management and metabolic effects of exercise. Tested on 88 healthy adults, the once-daily pill demonstrated safety, good tolerability, and a favorable gastrointestinal profile, positioning it as a distinct alternative or complement to GLP-1 medications. Scientists … Read more
NASA Researchers Find Why Astronauts Struggle with Constipation in Space
Researchers working with NASA and the University of Copenhagen have discovered why astronauts frequently experience constipation in space. Analyzing samples from 52 astronauts, a published study shows that microgravity slows down digestion, causing gut bacteria to ferment proteins instead of fiber and altering blood metabolites. Space travel comes with iconic imagery: weightless astronauts floating through … Read more
Stanford Study Links Estrogen Menopause Therapy to Lower Alzheimer Risk
Women using estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy face a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and associated brain pathology, according to a large Stanford Medicine study published August 12, 2026, in Neurology, challenging long-held assumptions about hormone treatments and cognitive health. Stanford Study Analyzes Decades of Brain Autopsies and Clinical Records The investigation included post-mortem … Read more
Romania Shuts Cernavoda Nuclear Plant as Danube River Levels Drop
Romania began a controlled shutdown of the second reactor at its Cernavoda nuclear power plant on August 13, 2026, after severe drought left the Danube River at record lows. The facility, which provides a fifth of the country’s electricity, joins neighbouring Hungary’s Paks plant in facing unprecedented cooling water shortages. Romania’s state-owned nuclear power producer … Read more
WHO Warns DR Congo Ebola Outbreak on Track to Be Deadliest on Record
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that at its current pace, the outbreak is on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016 — a historic crisis that killed more than 11,000 people out of roughly 28,000 cases. WHO Warns DR Congo Outbreak Poses Historic Threat The outbreak in eastern DR … Read more
Texas Court Orders Life-Sustaining Care for Baby Born to Surrogate
A baby with a rare congenital heart defect was born to a surrogate in Texas on Wednesday, following a multi-state legal battle and an emergency intervention by Texas Attorney General The Texas Tribune. The birth comes just a day after the state attorney general’s office secured a court order to ensure the newborn receives lifesaving … Read more
UCLA Researchers Develop MethylScan Blood Test to Detect Multiple Cancers
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have developed a MethylScan blood test costing under $20 that analyzes cell-free DNA methylation to detect multiple cancers and liver diseases from a single sample while identifying the likely tissue of origin before symptoms appear. A series of recent scientific developments point toward a future where routine … Read more
Lucy Davis Reveals Stage 4 Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Actress Lucy Davis, widely known for playing Dawn Tinsley in the original UK television series AOL, has revealed that she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 18 months ago. The 53-year-old star shared her diagnosis in a post on Instagram, explaining that the disease has metastasised to her bones, specifically affecting her spine, right … Read more