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MRI Scan Slashes Endometriosis Diagnosis Delay
A new MRI‑based scan that spots deep endometriosis lesions missed by ultrasounds cuts the average seven‑year diagnostic odyssey, the peer‑reviewed study shows. By flagging disease earlier, the method
What death doulas can teach us about dying
Death doulas—non‑medical end‑of‑life companions—are gaining traction in the UK, with End of Life Doula UK adding 114 new members in 2025 and celebrities such as Nicole Kidman and Ruby Wax training for
Yale Study Finds Positive Attitudes Boost Aging Health
Beyond the outlet’s recent focus on US‑Iran peace talks, a large US longitudinal study of over 11,000 adults aged 50‑99 shows that positive attitudes toward aging predict better, and even improving, p
Boosting one protein helps the brain fight Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine showed that boosting the protein Sox9 revives astrocytes, enabling them to clear amyloid plaques and preserve memory in mouse models of Alzheimer’s. Published
5th Circuit Bars Mail Delivery of Mifepristone
A three‑judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the FDA’s mail‑order rule for mifepristone, forcing the abortion pill to be dispensed only in person. The ruling, authored by Tr
Free‑living amoebae survive chlorine, spread globally
Free‑living amoebae, once overlooked, are now recognized as a growing global health threat. Warming temperatures and aging water systems let these hardy microbes survive chlorine and even protect othe
STAT Readers Clash on MAHA Activism, Equity Training
STAT’s First Opinion column sparked a clash of viewpoints: a MAHA activist recounts how immersion in public health reshaped his thinking, while a critic blames corporate distraction and the ban on Red
Stuttgart Museum Returns Irritator Dinosaur Skull to Brazil
Germany and Brazil have agreed that Stuttgart's natural history museum will hand over the 113-million-year-old Irritator challengeri dinosaur skull to Brazil, ending a decades-long dispute over a foss
WHO prequalifies Coartem Baby, first infant malaria
The WHO has granted prequalification to Coartem Baby, the first malaria treatment specifically designed for infants as light as 2 kg, marking a major public‑health breakthrough. Developed by Novartis
Penn State study shows core motion moves brain fluid
A Penn State study published in Nature Neuroscience shows that even tiny abdominal muscle contractions can shift the brain within the skull, driving cerebrospinal fluid flow that flushes waste. The fi
Hansen: 2026 will break global temperature record
Climate scientist James Hansen predicts 2026 will surpass 2024 to become the hottest year on record, arguing warming is accelerating faster than climate models project and an incoming El Niño will pus
Axsome Secures FDA Nod for Alzheimer’s Agitation
Axsome secured FDA approval for its Alzheimer’s agitation drug, a milestone for patients and a boost for the company. Meanwhile, the FDA’s CBER is temporarily led by Katherine Szarama as it searches f
You don’t need intense workouts to build muscle, new study reveals
A new study from Edith Cowan University shows that just five minutes a day of slow, controlled lowering movements—eccentric exercises—can increase muscle strength more efficiently than traditional hig
FDA Bars Compounding of Semaglutide, Tirzepatide
The FDA announced it will bar large‑scale compounding of semaglutide and tirzepatide, effectively protecting Novo Nordisk’s and Eli Lilly’s obesity and diabetes drugs from cheaper, compounded versions
Moon and Mars Plans Need Public Debate, ANU Philosopher Says
The Artemis II splashdown marked a milestone in deep-space travel, but philosopher Ben Bramble argues the broader push to industrialize the moon and use it as a Mars staging ground is proceeding witho
Colombia Summit Drafts Fossil‑Fuel Phase‑Out Roadmaps
A Colombia‑hosted summit in Santa Marta gathered 57 nations to draft national road maps for phasing out fossil fuels, marking the first coordinated effort to include both domestic consumption and expo
Smart Water Bottles Don't Cut Kidney Stone Recurrence
A large randomized trial found that a high‑tech hydration program, despite boosting fluid intake, failed to cut kidney‑stone recurrence in patients with a history of stones, underscoring the difficult
2025 Photon Experiment Revives Bohmian Mechanics
A 2025 photon experiment has reignited interest in David Bohm’s pilot‑wave interpretation, offering fresh empirical support for the long‑marginalized Bohmian mechanics and challenging the dominance of
Stress and Late-Night Eating Tied to 2.5x Bowel Risk
A multi-cohort study of more than 15,000 people found that chronic stress combined with eating more than 25% of daily calories after 9 p.m. sharply raises the risk of constipation, diarrhea, and gut m
Cannabis Leaves Yield First-Ever Flavoalkaloids
South African scientists at Stellenbosch University identified 79 phenolic compounds in three cannabis strains—including 25 never before reported in the plant and the first-ever evidence of rare flavo
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