The Hidden Chemistry Between Food and Medicines When we take medication, it’s easy to assume it will work the same way every time. But what we eat or drink can significantly alter how drugs behave inside the body. Certain foods can strengthen the potency of medicines, making them more powerful
Brain Implants: A Breakthrough in Human Communication Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are opening new opportunities for people with paralysis, enabling them to transform neural activity into synthesized speech. Until recently, most implants relied on signals from attempted speech, where patients tried to physically form words even if their muscles could not.
As summer spreads across India, the question “Are mangoes good for diabetes?” has become increasingly common among patients and health experts. Known as the “king of fruits,” mangoes have long carried both admiration and suspicion among people living with diabetes. Traditionally, many avoided the fruit for fear of sugar spikes,
AI Revolution in Antibiotic Discovery Artificial intelligence is opening a new frontier in the fight against drug-resistant infections, offering hope in the battle against superbugs like gonorrhoea and MRSA. Scientists have harnessed generative AI to create two entirely new antibiotic candidates from scratch, bypassing the traditional trial-and-error approach that has
Why Step Counts Matter for Your Health In today’s tech-driven world, tracking steps is easier than ever thanks to smartphones and fitness wearables. But while many people aim for the traditional 10,000-step target, research increasingly shows that a slightly lower number may still deliver powerful health benefits. Studies suggest that
Advances in Some Cancers, Stalled Progress in Others Over the last five decades, survival rates for certain cancers have improved dramatically. For example, melanoma survival has exceeded 90% for 10-year outcomes in some regions, and breast cancer survival rates have more than doubled thanks to targeted therapies and effective screening
When Sound Becomes Stress: The Hidden Toll of Noise Sensitivity Noise is a normal part of modern life—footsteps above, traffic outside, a neighbor’s vacuum cleaner. For many, these are minor disturbances. But for millions of people around the world, these everyday sounds trigger anxiety, stress, and even physical discomfort. This
RFK Jr. Halts mRNA Vaccine Funding: The Reason Behind the Decision U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ended funding for 22 vaccine research projects totaling $500 million. These initiatives focused on mRNA-based vaccines targeting respiratory infections like COVID-19 and influenza. Kennedy argues the mRNA approach has shown poor
Teen Suicide Rates Are Declining: What the Numbers Reveal According to newly released data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts among U.S. teenagers have dropped significantly between 2021 and 2024. The percentage of adolescents aged 12–17 who experienced serious suicidal
How Microplastics Enter the Human Body Microplastics are everywhere—air, water, and food. Whether you drink from a plastic bottle, microwave leftovers in a plastic container, or breathe indoor air, you’re likely ingesting microplastic particles daily. A study conducted in 2024 revealed that global microplastic consumption has increased sixfold since 1990,
US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with
Bad Bunny is preparing for one of the most consequential performances of his career as he steps onto the Super Bowl halftime stage, carrying not only the weight of global stardom but also the responsibility of representing Puerto Rican culture and Latino identity before an audience that regularly surpasses 115
Big Tech shares have come under intense pressure after renewed concerns that aggressive artificial intelligence spending could be outpacing near-term returns. Over the past week, more than $1 trillion in market value has been erased as investors reacted to earnings reports that highlighted the scale and persistence of capital expenditures