Specialized support from healthcare professionals significantly reduces smoking relapse rates in the year following childbirth, according to a study published in BMJ that evaluated the “BabyBreathe” program funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Evaluating the BabyBreathe Postpartum Cessation Program The randomized controlled trial enrolled 886 women from England and Scotland … Read more
According to a nationwide study published on May 29, 2026, in the journal Gastric Cancer, robotic gastrectomy delivers tangible clinical advantages over conventional laparoscopic surgery for gastric cancer patients, despite requiring longer operating times. Led by Professor Susumu Shibasaki from Fujita Health University–Okazaki Medical Center, researchers analyzed data from Japan’s National Clinical Database to determine … Read more
Utah collegiate football programs enter the season amid sweeping coaching changes, conference realignments, and high-stakes roster turnover, according to program announcements and athletic department reports. Across the state, universities are adjusting to new leadership and opponents as competition kicks off. According to athletic department updates, Morgan Scalley has taken over as the University of Utah’s … Read more
Preply cofounder Kirill Bigai operated without a salary for an entire year to help build the language-learning platform into a $1.2 billion unicorn, according to Fortune. The bootstrapped start-up relied on personal sacrifices and side jobs before raising a $150 million Series D funding round led by WestCap in January, bringing its total funding to … Read more
A person armed with a sword injured at least three people, including two seriously, during an attack at Brinellskolan in Fagersta, Sweden, according to local authorities and the Fagersta municipality. The suspect was detained at the scene following the incident, which occurred just after the summer break on August 21, 2026. Brinellskolan Attack Details and … Read more
Defense Department to Screen Troops Over 30 for Testosterone Deficiency Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military will begin screening service members aged 30 and older for testosterone deficiency. According to a Department of Defense memo, the initiative aims to “optimize performance” and ensure troops maintain the biological foundation required for military readiness. … Read more
Researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) in Melbourne, Australia, have developed a new vaccination approach that uses antimalarial drug compounds to transform mosquito bites from a source of deadly infection into natural immune boosters, according to a study published in Science. Targeting the Late Liver Stage to Build Durable Immunity The preclinical … Read more
Director Matt Johnson and actor Dominic Sessa are teaming up for Tony, a new biographical drama focusing on the formative teenage years of late chef and author Anthony Bourdain, according to production details and interviews from the film’s Toronto premiere. Set during the summer of 1975 in Provincetown, Massachusetts, the A24 film departs from traditional … Read more
A combination of omega-3 and low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) achieved clinical results comparable to antibiotics in treating severe periodontitis, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Periodontology. Researchers affiliated with Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital, Guarulhos University, the University of Taubaté, and the Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry at USP … Read more
A new political policy proposed by ACT aims to allow teachers to use reasonable force to remove disruptive students, igniting a sharp debate over classroom behavior across the country, according to Breakfast and 1News reports. ACT Policy Proposal on Classroom Behaviour and Parental Fines The policy, announced on Sunday, would extend teachers’ powers under the … Read more