World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness Posted May 3, 2026 A scientist who pioneered the modern food processing safety standards used around the world was award…
New AI-powered portable X-ray machines to help early detection and treatment of TB in the Philippines Posted April 29, 2026 The World Health Organization (WHO) marked World Tuberculosis Day on March 24. This year’s slogan is ‘Yes! We can end TB!’ Medics diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) in the Philippine…
Singing brings joy to people with neurological conditions in Amsterdam Posted April 22, 2026 At a gathering in Amsterdam, support for people with neurodegenerative diseases comes in the form of song. The “singing circle” is run by opera singer Maartje de …
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health Posted April 9, 2026 Most of America “sprang forward” for daylight saving time on March 8. Losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It could also harm your h…
If you’re struggling to lose weight, could chilling your carbs help? Posted April 6, 2026 Online influencers claim the secret to low-calorie rice, pasta, and potatoes may be as simple as chilling out. Are they right? Not quite. But a small yet solid body of science doe…
New mother crochets, collects yarn octopi for use in Detroit hospital’s NICU Posted March 31, 2026 Joelle Haley went into labor on Christmas Day. Her son, Kieran, was born two days later, premature at only 24 weeks. To help calm herself, Haley would grab yarn a…
FDA will drop two-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access Posted March 22, 2026 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies to win approval for new drugs, the latest change from Trump administra…
Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine Posted March 12, 2026 Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: a gene-editing treatment that might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol. It's very early-…
Will hiking tobacco tax in India cause people to quit smoking? Posted March 8, 2026 Cigarette smoking is part of daily life in New Delhi. Smokers standing outside tobacco vendors are a common sight. The Finance Ministry has begun impos…
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday Posted February 6, 2026 The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spend…