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
Ancient Humors to Modern Medicine In Ancient Greek medicine, mucus—then called phlegm—was one of the four humors balancing temperament and health. Hippocrates believed its excess in cold, wet seasons could provoke disorders like epilepsy. Today, we know mucus doesn’t shape personality—but science reveals its real purpose: to shield and signal
Lawsuit Filed Over COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule Changes Several prominent medical organizations have filed a federal lawsuit against U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., challenging recent alterations to the COVID-19 vaccination guidelines. The plaintiffs argue that these changes—specifically the removal of pregnant women and healthy children from the recommended immunization
Controversy Simmers in the Kitchen Seed oils have become a controversial topic among wellness circles and nutrition skeptics. Accusations that oils like canola, soybean, and safflower are fueling the obesity crisis and chronic illness have spread rapidly. The theory links the rise in seed oil use to soaring obesity rates
Emotional Fracture: A Global Symptom The COVID-19 pandemic not only reshaped daily life but also deeply impacted global mental health. Psychological disorders were already rising due to hyperconnectivity, digital pressure, job insecurity, and social isolation. The health emergency intensified this invisible crisis. Lockdowns, mass grief, economic uncertainty, and ruptured human
Why certain body parts leave scientists baffled Despite advances in evolutionary biology, the human body continues to pose riddles that remain unanswered. While scientists can explain the emergence of many anatomical features over billions of years, others – like the existence of the human chin or the unusual size of
Judy Freeman, a 76-year-old artist from Alpine, Texas, was active, healthy, and maintained a good weight. But something felt off. Despite regular walks and 20-hour weeks in her pottery studio, she felt sluggish and struggled to shed a few pounds. Curious, she turned to a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to
Why Most Foods Spoil—and How Honey Defies the Norm When food spoils, it’s typically because bacteria, fungi, or moulds have found the ideal environment—an accessible source of moisture, warmth, moderate pH levels, and oxygen. Common preservation techniques like dehydration, heating, refrigeration, pickling, and airtight sealing work by limiting these conditions.
New Study to Explore Genetic Risks Behind Pancreatic Reactions to Weight Loss Injections British health authorities have launched an investigation into reports of pancreatic complications associated with weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. The research, led by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in collaboration
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