INGRAM, TEXAS – JULY 12: A pick up truck drives over a flooded bridge on the bank of the Guadalupe … More
The floodwaters came fast, but the failures in disaster planning had been building…
Category: 5. Health
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CRISPR uncovers gene that supercharges vitamin D—and stops tumors in their tracks
Vitamin D is not only an essential nutrient, but also the precursor of the hormone calcitriol, indispensable for health: it regulates the uptake of phosphate and calcium necessary for bones by the intestines, as well as cell growth and the proper…
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Trump’s Budget Cuts And Tariffs Fuel 15% Hike In Individual Premiums
Individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act could jump at least 15% for the 2026 benefit year … More
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Why Trump’s leg swelling could be a warning sign for millions
In light of reports from the White House that President Donald J. Trump has been diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), the American Heart Association is sharing important information on the condition and its association with…
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The silent threat: How hearing loss and loneliness are fueling memory decline
Isolation, communication difficulties, reduced alertness — hearing impairment or loss is a real challenge in daily life. Over time, it can also become a risk factor for cognitive decline. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) analysed…
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Nature’s longevity hack: How human eggs stay fresh for 50 years
Human eggs are some of the most patient cells in the body, lying dormant for decades until needed. A study published on July 16 in The EMBO Journal shows that the cells deliberately slow the activity of their internal waste disposal systems as…
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Cognitive collapse and the nuclear codes: When leaders lose control
Many former leaders of the world’s nine nuclear-armed nations were impaired by health conditions while in office, raising concerns over their decision-making abilities while they had access to nuclear weapon launch codes, a study from the…
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Ons Jabeur, Three-Time Grand Slam Finalist, To ‘Step Back’ From Tennis
Ons Jabeur’s last match was at Wimbledon, where she retired from her first-round match with injury. … More
Ons Jabeur, two-time Wimbledon runner-up, announced on Thursday she is taking a break…
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When grief involves trauma − a social worker explains how to support survivors of the recent floods and other devastating losses
The July 4, 2025, floods in Kerr County, Texas, swept away children and entire families, leaving horror in their wake. Days later, flash floods struck Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing three people, including two young children.
These are not…
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Children living near oil and gas wells face higher risk of rare leukemia, studies show
Acute lymphocytic leukemia is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in children, although it is rare. It begins in the bone marrow and rapidly progresses.
Long-term survival rates exceed 90%, but many survivors face lifelong health…
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