The United Kingdom has become the first country to legally implement three-parent IVF to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial diseases. So far, eight children have been born using the technique, which involves combining the DNA of two parents with healthy mitochondria from a donor egg. This innovative method is designed
The common division between “chemical” and “mineral” sunscreens often creates confusion among consumers, especially because both types involve chemicals in their formulation. The difference lies in the chemistry: chemical sunscreens typically use organic compounds such as avobenzone, oxybenzone, or octocrylene, which absorb UV radiation and convert it into heat. Mineral
Heart Health Strategies Offer Full-Body Benefits Adopting small but meaningful changes in everyday habits can dramatically enhance overall health—even for those with genetic predispositions to chronic diseases. New research shows that aligning with at least three of the American Heart Association guidelines, known as Life’s Simple 7, correlates with reduced
Health Insurance Costs to Climb Sharply for ACA Users in 2025 Starting in January 2025, Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance premiums will rise significantly, with the average enrollee facing a 75% increase in monthly costs. This drastic hike is tied to the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, which were
The Myth of “Most Important Meal” The adage “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” has been repeated so often that many accept it without question. In reality, breakfast simply breaks the overnight fast—yet opinions on its necessity and benefits vary. Nutrition experts have expressed concerns about the
Eighty years after the detonation of the first nuclear weapon, the echoes of that moment still resonate—deep within our environment and even inside our bodies. Known as the “bomb spike”, the sudden and sharp rise in carbon-14 caused by mid-20th-century nuclear tests has provided scientists with a unique and enduring
From Lab to Plate In an understated facility in Stratford, east London, Better Dairy is crafting cheese without any udder involvement—a product it claims rivals conventional dairy in taste and texture. This approach uses precision fermentation, where yeast is engineered to produce casein proteins typically found in milk. Once harvested,
Exploring the Hidden Brain Shift at Age Six At around six years old, children enter a fascinating but turbulent developmental phase sometimes called “wobbly‑tooth puberty.” Not driven by hormones but by the expanding complexity of life, this stage challenges a child’s emerging mental and emotional infrastructure. With new responsibilities, deeper
What if your glasses could think for you—shifting focus from near to far in milliseconds, without the need for bifocals or switching frames? That’s the promise behind a new wave of autofocus glasses, a technological leap that seeks to replace traditional eyewear with dynamic, responsive optics. Developed by a Finnish
A Safer Painkiller Remains Out of Reach for Many in Need Jerry Abrams, once an avid marathon runner in Minneapolis, never imagined a future where pain dictated his life. Now 64, Abrams battles the daily consequences of a degenerative spine condition that has stripped him not just of mobility, but
As women age, their risk of stroke rises steadily, with a notable acceleration after menopause. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability among women, affecting roughly one in five between the ages of 55 and 75 in the United States, according to data from the
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