Health
Ancient DNA recovered from two individuals in northern Chile provides the first direct genetic link between colonial-era smallpox outbreaks in the Americas and Old World strains, according to researchers publishing in Science and reported by The Express. The findings offer concrete molecular evidence to help answer longstanding questions regarding how the pathogen arrived and evolved … Read more
Functional fitness assessments are shifting the metric of physical health away from conventional gym metrics like bench press maxes and running speeds toward everyday survivability and longevity, according to fitness coach Vanja Moves in an August 8 Instagram post. These five zero-equipment home tests evaluate fundamental movement patterns including lower-body mobility, grip endurance, and single-leg … Read more
According to mortality data analyzed by demographers and epidemiologists, life expectancy gains for Baby Boomers in America have stalled or reversed over their lifetimes due to colliding public health crises and chronic health declines. While medical milestones like joint replacements and advanced diagnostics have conquered many historic killers, modern lifestyles and generational health hurdles are … Read more
Lung cancer is no longer exclusively a smoker’s disease, as rising global incidence rates and clinical observations challenge long-held medical assumptions. Worldwide, approximately 2.5 million people were diagnosed with lung cancer annually in 2022, reflecting an age-adjusted standardized ratio of roughly 24 cases per 100,000 people. While male incidence rates have declined across most countries … Read more
Moray Chamber of Commerce has selected the mental health charity Mikeysline as the official beneficiary for its 21st annual dinner, scheduled for October 2 at Gordon Castle. The partnership aims to raise funds through a charity auction while increasing regional awareness of the organization’s suicide prevention and emotional support services, according to Moray Chamber CEO … Read more
PSMD offers a new, high-sensitivity method for detecting microstructural brain abnormalities before they appear on standard MRI scans. By analyzing the movement of water molecules in white matter, researchers—including Dr. Alejandra Morcillo-Nieto, a researcher with the Neuroimaging of Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases research group at IR Sant Pau—have identified this metric as a potential early-stage … Read more
Certain suspected cancers, including testicular, ovarian, and pediatric Wilms tumors, may be inadvertently spread if diagnosed via biopsy, according to internal medicine specialist Dr. Priyam Bordoloi. While tissue biopsies are generally the gold standard for cancer diagnosis, Dr. Bordoloi warns that puncturing these specific tumors can rupture the malignancy and seed cancer cells into the … Read more
Western Australia Commits $2 Million to Cardiovascular Research Fellowships The Western Australian government has partnered with the National Heart Foundation of Australia to launch a $2 million fellowship program aimed at bolstering cardiovascular research. According to Medical Research Minister Stephen Dawson, the initiative focuses on attracting and retaining early and mid-career researchers to address the … Read more
The Science of Dream Reality: Why Imagined Lives Feel Authentic A persistent, unverified story that first surfaced on Reddit in 2012 describes a man who lived an entire life—complete with marriage and children—while unconscious, only to wake up and realize the experience was a dream. Why the Brain Accepts Dream Realities Sleep researchers have not … Read more
Hyrox pulled in 8,200 participants for its Bengaluru event following a May 2025 launch through a joint venture with Yoska, representing a nearly five-fold surge from its 1,650-person debut in Mumbai, according to available data. Despite charging up to ₹10,000 for entry, the indoor fitness race offers no prize money for general competitors, operating instead … Read more