Researchers at a leading U.S. institute have successfully targeted a specific gene in mice brains. By deactivating it, they reduced the animals food intake and increased their drive to exercise. This breakthrough paves the way for potential new obesity treatments in humans. Targeting a Gene to Comba

Experts warn that without changes to human behavior, COVID-19 wont be our last pandemic—and they could become more frequent. Can we reverse this trajectory? A landmark IPBES report offers evidence-based solutions. The Rise of Future Pandemics Is COVID-19 a harbinger of a pandemic-dominated era? A co

A landmark study from the University of California reveals that people who have recovered from COVID-19 develop durable immune cells that persist over time. While the precise duration of this protection isnt fully known, these results offer strong encouragement for long-term immunity. Immunity Lasti

The way COVID-19 vaccines are distributed globally could profoundly affect future death tolls, according to a Northeastern University report commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. If high-income countries monopolize early supplies, it could result in twice as many deaths compared to fa

Pfizers preliminary COVID-19 vaccine results brought encouraging news alongside a key challenge: ultra-low storage at around -70°C. To address this, the company is advancing a powder formulation. A Vaccine with Stringent Requirements Pfizer and BioNTech recently shared promising Phase 3 trial data f

Its too soon for definitive scientific comparisons of memory function before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, countless individuals report noticeable memory lapses. Decades of memory research offer valuable clues to these changes. A Decline in Social Interactions France faced a second nationwid

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recently backed a pivotal proposal from India and South Africa—now supported by over 100 nations—to temporarily suspend intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and diagnostics during the pandemic. Yet, key players like the European Union and Unit

Researchers at a recent international conference confirmed the reemergence of the Chapare virus in Bolivia. First identified over 15 years ago, the virus resurfaced last year, claiming three lives amid dengue-like symptoms. A Troubling Resurgence During the International Symposium on Tropical and Su

As France navigates the peak of its second COVID-19 wave, with the virus reproduction rate declining, hopes rise for easing restrictions. Yet, a top WHO official cautions that repeating post-first-wave errors could trigger a third wave by early 2021. Risk of a Third Wave in Early 2021 Virus circulat

A landmark study in France has uncovered high levels of carcinogenic nanoparticles in childrens urine. These pollutants from air pollution significantly raise the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, as confirmed by leading environmental health research. Particles of Varying Sizes Particulate

A groundbreaking study from Spains University of Granada ranks everyday activities by COVID-19 infection risk. Grocery shopping, home deliveries, or dog walks—which is most dangerous? Home Deliveries Top the Risk List Spain endured a strict lockdown from mid-March to early May 2020 due to the COVID-

Research from Johns Hopkins University reveals psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may be four times more effective than traditional antidepressants for severe depression. This small but promising trial aligns with prior studies.Encouraging Clinical OutcomesPublished in JAMA Psychiat

South Australia imposed a multi-day lockdown to curb a potential new coronavirus strain, only to discover it stemmed from a pizza delivery workers misleading account of his infection. Lockdown Follows a Key Testimony As of late 2020, Australia had recorded 27,843 COVID-19 cases and 907 deaths—far fe

AstraZeneca, in partnership with Oxford University, has announced interim results showing its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, AZD1222, is 70% effective. Heres a detailed look at these Phase III findings and what they mean.This comes after Modernas report of 94.5% efficacy on November 16, Pfizer-BioNTech

Virologists at Institut Pasteur du Cambodge have isolated a novel coronavirus closely related to SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic, from bats stored in lab freezers since 2010.A Close Relative of SARS-CoV-2 Emerges from Long-Frozen SamplesAs SARS-CoV-2 continues to circulate globall

Researchers at KU Leuven have discovered that sertraline, a widely prescribed antidepressant, inhibits cancer cell growth in mouse models of breast cancer. While promising, these findings are preclinical and warrant further clinical investigation. Cancer cells proliferate uncontrollably by accumulat

A comprehensive meta-analysis published in The BMJ reveals how global warming may heighten pregnancy risks, particularly through more frequent and intense heat waves worldwide. Escalating Heat Wave Threats While global warming poses broad risks to human health, pregnant women appear especially vulne

Research shows that brief vigorous exercise sessions can alter more than 80% of circulating blood metabolites, supporting long-term cardiometabolic and cardiovascular health. Beyond weight management and disease prevention—including chronic, mental, and age-related conditions—physical activity deliv

While some practitioners today promote magnetism to ease pain, anxiety, and tension, this 18th-century practice remains more of a cultural trend than a scientifically supported treatment. Animal Magnetism Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), a German physician, pioneered animal magnetism in 1773. He theo

After heavy drinking, the liver typically handles excess ethanol removal—but Canadian researchers have developed a breakthrough mask that speeds it up dramatically via the lungs.Hyperventilation Mask for Faster DetoxExcess alcohol overwhelms the liver, spiking blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Peak