Blueberry and Grape Compound May Help Muscle Cells Break Down Excess Fat
Researchers in Japan have discovered that pterostilbene, a natural compound found in blueberries and grapes, can trigger muscle cells to break down excess fat.
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Lettuce and Tobacco Engineered to Grow Iron-Rich Meat Protein
Researchers have successfully engineered lettuce and tobacco plants to produce myoglobin, a key animal protein responsible for meat’s red color, savory flavor, and nutritional…
U. grad with stage 4 cancer heads to D.C. to push for clinical trial access
Following a stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis during his final year at the University of Utah, Joseph Mutalwa is traveling to Washington to urge lawmakers to increase research…
Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 7,000 Cases as Virus Spreads to Seventh Province
Congo’s Ebola epidemic has reached a seventh province as a fatal case emerged in northwestern Sud-Ubangi, according to local authorities.
Health Canada Approves Libtayo for High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Health Canada has issued a Notice of Compliance for Regeneron’s immunotherapy Libtayo as an adjuvant treatment for adults with high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma…
Obesity Suppresses Lipid That Naturally Inhibits Breast Cancer Growth
Researchers at the Huntsman Cancer Institute discovered that lean fat cells produce a protective lipid called 9S-HODE that restrains breast cancer growth through ferroptosis.
GLP-1 Drugs Drive US Obesity Drop Alongside Surprising Health Effects
Recent data from a Gallup report published in July indicates that the US adult obesity rate fell to 36.4 percent, dropping down from a peak of 39.9 percent in 2022.
Assisted Dying Laws Spread Globally
Over 400 million people now live in countries where assisted dying is legal, with laws varying widely on eligibility, procedures, and ethical boundaries, according to recent…
CDC Warns of Summer Spike in Rabies Exposures
The CDC warned of a 17% surge in rabies exposures during July and August 2026, citing a spike in animal cases and public health risks, including a North Carolina petting zoo…
Toilet Flushing Spreads Germs Up to 5 Feet in Air
A study led by Flinders University researchers reveals that toilet flushing can propel aerosols containing microbes into the adult breathing zone, with some particles remaining…
Girls’ Suicide Rates Equal Those of Boys in U.S. Youth, Experts Cite Social Media, Pandemic Factors
Suicide rates among U.S. girls aged 10 to 14 have surged to match those of boys, with social media and pandemic-related factors cited as key drivers,…
Seattle CEOs Demand 100-Day Public Safety Action Plan from Mayor Wilson
More than 30 major corporate leaders and regional chief executives in Seattle have issued a joint letter urging Mayor Katie Wilson and the City Council to adopt a concrete 100-day…