Gum disease bacterium linked to breast cancer growth and spread
New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals a common gum disease bacterium, *Fusobacterium nucleatum*, can travel to breast tissue, accelerating tumor growth and spread, particularly in individua
Sea creatures reveal the physics behind animal body shape diversity
A new study on sea creatures is uncovering the fundamental physics that dictate the vast diversity of animal body shapes, even among closely related species like corals and jellyfish. This research is
Kent meningitis outbreak may have peaked as UKHSA reports slowdown in cases
The meningitis outbreak in Kent may be subsiding, with the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) reporting only two new cases on Friday, suggesting a potential peak in the spread. However, experts are
Archaeological site in Chile upends theory of how humans populated the Americas … again
A new study at the Monte Verde archaeological site in Chile is challenging the long-held theory of how humans populated the Americas, reigniting a heated debate about the continent's human history. Th
Hospital waiting lists in Wales see record drop
While Wales celebrates a record drop in planned care waiting lists, a deeper look reveals a concerning rise in diagnostic and cancer wait times. This mixed picture suggests that while some areas of he
This common vaccine cuts heart risk nearly in half in new study
A new study reveals that the common shingles vaccine could significantly reduce the risk of major cardiac events by 46% and deaths by 66% within a year for high-risk individuals. Scientists hypothesiz
Closing your eyes to hear better might be a big mistake
Contrary to popular belief, closing your eyes to enhance hearing in noisy environments may actually hinder it, making faint sounds harder to discern. Researchers discovered that while many assume eye
Drug development is booming in China. Should the U.S. view it as a threat or an opportunity?
China's burgeoning biotech sector presents a complex challenge to the U.S.'s long-held dominance in drug innovation, prompting a reevaluation of whether this growth is a threat to be countered or an o
NASA returns moon rocket to pad, eyeing April 1 launch
NASA is moving its massive SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft back to the launch pad in Florida, aiming for an April 1 launch for a lunar flyby mission. This move follows the completion of necessary repa
A new entanglement-enhanced quantum sensing scheme
Quantum scientists have developed a new entanglement-enhanced quantum sensing scheme, leveraging quantum mechanical effects to improve the precision and capabilities of quantum sensors. This advanceme
Long-term road surveys reveal widespread declines in South African birds of prey
A recent comprehensive study has unveiled significant declines in South Africa's bird of prey populations over the past 16 years, highlighting an alarming conservation crisis for several iconic and al
The next mountain tourism boom? Via Ferrata's global rise prompts call for industry collaboration
A new study highlights the burgeoning global popularity of Via Ferrata tourism, particularly in Europe and North America, prompting researchers to call for increased industry collaboration to manage i
Cells in the mosquito's gut drive its appetite, research shows
Female mosquitoes lose their biting appetite for several days post-feeding as they convert blood into yolk protein for their eggs. This long-understood behavior is now being linked to specific gut cel
The Kent meningitis outbreak: what is happening and why?
Kent is experiencing a localized outbreak of MenB meningitis, a bacterial infection causing brain inflammation, which, while potentially lethal, is well-understood by public health officials unlike th
Why I Decided to Share My Cancer Surgery With Times Readers
An editor on the limits of shyness in the face of serious disease.
This virus therapy supercharges the immune system against brain cancer
Scientists at Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have engineered a modified herpes virus that, with a single injection, can invade glioblastoma cells, kill them, and supercharge the
STAT+: Novartis picks up experimental breast cancer therapy for $2B
Novartis is acquiring an experimental breast cancer drug, SNV4818, from Synnovation Therapeutics for an upfront payment of $2 billion, with potential for an additional $1 billion based on milestones.
Aquatic plant reduces antibiotics in water and genetic damage in fish, Piracicaba River study shows
A groundbreaking study in Brazil reveals that the aquatic plant *Salvinia auriculata* significantly reduces antibiotic contamination in the Piracicaba River, mitigating genetic damage in fish. Researc
What happens after Ozempic shocked researchers
Contrary to fears of rapid weight regain, a new Cleveland Clinic study of nearly 8,000 patients reveals that many individuals discontinuing GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro successfull
AI shows promise for flood forecasting and water security in data scarce regions
New research highlights the potential of AI 'foundation models' to accurately forecast river flows, even in areas lacking historical hydrological data. This breakthrough could significantly enhance fl