Researchers have identified blood metabolic pathways that link diet and physical activity to better cognitive and physical function in aging adults. According to a study in Scientific Reports, these lifestyle-modulated metabolic pathway scores (LMPS) correlate with improved mobility, cognition, and independence across the spectrum from healthy aging to Alzheimer’s disease. How do diet and exercise … Read more
Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has emerged as the only candidate to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party and prime minister of Britain. In a speech delivered Monday at the People’s History Museum in Manchester, Mr. Burnham proposed a structural overhaul of the British government, including the establishment of a “No. 10 … Read more
People with diabetes face significantly slower recovery times and higher rates of long-term complications following COVID-19 infection, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Research from the University of São Paulo, which tracked 870 hospitalized patients for up to seven months, found that diabetics experienced increased frailty, higher risks of cardiovascular events, and a … Read more
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory have developed an oral vaccine for fish that protects against the nervous necrosis virus (NNV). By encapsulating virus-like particles within Lactococcus lactis bacteria, the vaccine can be mixed directly into fish feed, offering a practical, labour efficient and cost-effective alternative to … Read more
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education has unanimously appointed Andrés Chait as the district’s permanent superintendent. Chait, a 30-year veteran of the nation’s second-largest school district, assumes the role following the June 21 resignation of Alberto Carvalho. Carvalho’s departure occurred while he was on paid administrative leave, a status he held … Read more
Indonesia and Egypt have officially elevated their diplomatic ties to a Strategic Partnership, signaling increased cooperation in defense, education, and regional stability. This shift, formalized following high-level summits in late 2025, aims to deepen economic and political integration between the two nations, according to Egyptian Ambassador to Indonesia Yasser Hassan Farag Elshemy. Why is the … Read more
Morgan’s Message, a nonprofit dedicated to destigmatizing mental health struggles among student-athletes, now operates on 1,856 campuses across six countries with 6,053 active ambassadors. Founded in memory of Duke University lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers, who died by suicide in 2019, the organization utilizes a peer-to-peer model to encourage vulnerable conversations and provide mental health resources … Read more
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s slate of progressive candidates secured a series of victories in Tuesday’s congressional primaries, unseating two incumbent Democratic congressmen and signaling a shift in the city’s political power structure. The results, confirmed by Associated Press reporting, mark a significant advancement for the democratic socialist movement as it seeks to redefine … Read more
A new study from Duke-NUS Medical School and the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) reveals that 62 percent of Singaporean adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression are willing to seek support from peers, even if they have avoided professional medical intervention. Published in the Singapore Medical Journal, the research indicates that peer-led initiatives could … Read more
An explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone has killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, complicating efforts to resume natural gas exports following months of regional instability. The blast occurred Sunday night as crews attempted to restart the Barzan gas facility, which had been shuttered due to Iranian military activity in the Strait … Read more