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Watermelon boosts heart health, diet quality in new
New research reveals watermelon isn't just a summer staple—it's a nutritional powerhouse linked to better diet quality and heart health. Studies show watermelon eaters consume more vitamins and fiber
‘We’re not ready’: US lags on pandemic preparedness after Covid, experts say
Former officials say the United States remains woefully unprepared for emerging disease threats. Highlighted by a hantavirus outbreak, they warn that depleted outbreak‑response staff, a 50% odds of an
WHO Declares Bundibugyo Ebola a Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC a public health emergency of international concern, acting without the usual emergency‑committee vote. The virus, fo
Lancet Review Finds Yo‑Yo Dieting Not Harmful
A new Lancet review of decades of human and animal research finds that yo‑yo dieting—repeated weight loss and regain—does not cause lasting metabolic damage or increased disease risk. The authors argu
MYC Protein Repairs DNA Drives Chemo Resistance
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have shown that the MYC protein, long known for driving tumor growth, also directly repairs DNA damage caused by chemotherapy, helping cancer cells sur
Yukon Canadian Tests Positive for Hantavirus
A Canadian from Yukon who was aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested presumptively positive for hantavirus, adding to an outbreak that has infected 11 passengers and killed three. British Columb
The real reason exercise makes you stronger isn’t what you think
New research shows that exercise reshapes the brain as well as the body. In mice, a specific set of hypothalamic neurons stay active for an hour after a workout, and this lingering activity is essenti
Mitochondrial Boost Restores Memory in Dementia Mice
After SKIMNEWS highlighted Strategy’s $1.5 billion convertible‑debt retirement, the outlet now turns to a breakthrough in neurodegeneration. Researchers from Inserm, the University of Bordeaux and the
Scientists find hidden brain nutrient deficit that may fuel anxiety
A meta‑analysis of 25 brain‑imaging studies by UC Davis Health reveals that people with anxiety disorders have about 8% less brain choline, especially in the prefrontal cortex, a region that governs e
J&J launches Icotyde, first oral IL‑23 psoriasis drug
While recent headlines have spotlighted tight U.S. energy supplies, the NFL’s expanding schedule, and Bank of America’s earnings surge, Johnson & Johnson’s launch of Icotyde marks a new chapter in its
Blue Zones Tied to Sardinia Study, Science Scrutinized
The First Opinion Podcast revisits the origins of the “blue zones” longevity myth, tracing its roots to early Sardinian research by Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain and its later popularization by Dan Bu
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns Over Policy Moves
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary stepped down, ending a turbulent tenure marked by rapid policy shifts, bypassing scientific advisory processes, and launching fast‑track drug reviews. His actions—includi
London's First Thames Bathing Site Approved
London’s first officially designated Thames bathing site has been approved, giving a grassroots swimming community a legal foothold and forcing stricter water‑quality testing on Thames Water in the ca
Khipshang hybrids threaten Himalayan wolves, locals
In India’s high‑altitude Ladakh region, a new cross‑breed of feral dogs and Himalayan wolves—called khipshang—has proliferated, threatening both the fragile wolf population and local residents. With r
Young Gut Exosomes Reverse Age-Related Metabolic Damage
Researchers at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine identified gut‑derived exosomes as pivotal messengers that can either accelerate or ameliorate age‑related inflammation and meta
Root Canal Treatment Lowers Blood Sugar
New research shows that the often‑silent apical periodontitis—deep infections at the tip of a tooth root—can spark chronic inflammation that worsens blood‑sugar control. Treating the infection with ro
Scientists say just 30 minutes of exercise a week could transform your health
Researchers at Norway’s Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) found that just 30 minutes of high‑intensity exercise each week—about 4.5 minutes a day—can cut the risk of over 30 diseas
Gail's sandwich holds 6.88g salt, exceeds UK limit
A triple‑deck chicken sandwich from Gail's contains 6.88 g of salt—more than the UK’s daily limit and the WHO’s recommendation—making it the nation’s “saltiest” sandwich. Health experts warn that such
FDA drug center head Høeg fired, Davis acting director
Tracy Beth Høeg, the acting director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, was abruptly dismissed, announcing the exit on X with a brief statement. Deputy director Michael Davis steps
STAT+: Takeda will pay $13.6 million to settle allegations it paid kickbacks to doctors
Takeda Pharmaceuticals has agreed to a $13.6 M settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations it paid doctors kickbacks—through speaking fees and upscale meals—to push its antidepress
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