The Antarctic bacterium that could be key to new cancer treatments Antarctica’s isolation has led to highly specialised organisms, scientists say The Independent UK · Jun 17
Don't ever want to eat bugs for lunch? Think again as new study will shock you with its eye-opening findings Don't ever want to eat bugs for lunch? New study shows you may want to try it. A new research study published by the American Psychological Association found that people who had never eaten insect-based foods before were more open to them than expected. The study used surveys, brain activity… The Economic Times · Jun 15
Togetherness by Rowan Hooper review – a stunning portrait of cooperation in nature This corrective to our habitual emphasis on competition had me writing ‘wow’ in the margins again and again The Guardian - UK · Jun 15
Why Do We Develop Crushes on People We Hardly Know? Almost everyone has experienced it at some point. You see someone a few times, exchange a brief conversation, or simply notice them from a distance, and suddenly they occupy your thoughts more than they probably should. You find yourself wondering what they are like, imagining future conversations, and feeling excited… MyLifeXP · Jun 13
CRISPR Gene Editing Achieves a Functional Cure for Sickle Cell Disease in 96 Percent of Patients — RUBY Trial Results in the New England Journal of Medicine Are Historic The RUBY Trial (NEJM, April 2026): CRISPR-Cas12a gene editing therapy reni-cel (renizgamglogene autogedtemcel) achieved a functional cure in 27 of 28 (96%) severe sickle cell disease patients, with no painful crises for up to two years after treatment. Led by Dr. Rabi Hanna at Cleveland Clinic. Medical Daily · Jun 13
Weight loss drugs show signs of slowing biological aging, scientists discover GLP-1 drugs help fight the harmful inflammation that raises the risk of chronic disease The Independent UK · Jun 12
A new test claims to tell how well you’re ageing – and even when you’ll die. But I’d rather not know I think I’ll leave new methods to measure biological age to the Kardashians. Too much knowledge about your mortality can be bad for your health, says science writer Helen Pilcher The Guardian - UK · Jun 12
Are Vitamin C Serums the Best Option for Brighter Skin? Experts Explain The buzzy skincare ingredient may not be the main character anymore. Marie Claire · Jun 10
‘Parasitic cleanses’ are the latest health trend to infest social media. But what does the evidence say? Experts are often contacted by people ‘convinced’ they have a prolonged, undiagnosed parasitic infection The Guardian - AU · Jun 9
The Common Vitamin Deficiency Dermatologists Notice in People With Acne 50 per cent of UK adults are deficient in this particular vitamin. Marie Claire · Jun 9
More than bones: German students buried their classroom skeleton after discovering it was a real person, likely from India A coffin carrying the remains of a woman whose name nobody knew was lowered into the ground in western Germany in 2022. Around it stood students, teachers and local residents paying their respects. For decades, the woman had been part of a school biology classroom, helping generations of pupils learn… The Times of India · Jun 9
The New Warning About SPF and Vitamin D Deficiency in Older Women For years, health experts have encouraged people to wear sunscreen daily to protect against skin cancer and premature aging. However, a growing conversation is raising questions about SPF and vitamin D deficiency in older women. While sunscreen remains an essential tool for skin protection, some experts say older adults should… Budget and the Bees · Jun 7
Bronx mother mysteriously missed her son’s birthday decades ago. 34 years later, her finally identified remains become the answer Her remains were found in a Pennsylvania field. We Got This Covered · Jun 5
Where American Men Live May Shape Their Odds of Surviving Prostate Cancer, New Study Reveals Researchers and public health experts point to several overlapping factors, including poverty, lack of insurance coverage, fewer primary care physicians and limited access to specialists Latin Times · Jun 5
Budget and the Bees · Jun 4 Doctors Are Warning Women About This Common Summer Supplement Mistake Summer is the season when many women focus on wellness, hydration, and spending more time outdoors. But health experts say one common vitamin D supplement mistake could be putting some women at risk of nutrient deficiencies or, in some cases, unnecessary over-supplementation. As sunshine-filled days arrive, many people assume they…
Evening Standard · Jun 4 You’d be NAD not to get to grips with this healthy ageing molecule Everything you need to know about these trending supplements – and the best to shop
The Times of India · Jun 4 5300-year-old Europe’s oldest mummy may be ‘alive’: Scientists reveal shocking microbial activity In a cold store in northern Italy, Ötzi the Iceman lies behind controlled glass and steel, kept at a steady chill that mimics the glacier that once sealed him away. He has been there since 1991, when hikers stumbled upon what appeared to be a recent body lodged in the…
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Why do humans take so long to grow up compared to other animals and how brain evolution reshaped human development and survival today? Humans take nearly 18 to 25 years to reach full maturity, far longer than most mammals. This slow human growth is driven by brain evolution, higher cognitive demand, and long childhood learning. Human development slow brain evolution reason explains our extended dependency phase. Unlike other species, humans invest heavily in…
The Independent UK · Jun 3 There’s something still living inside Ötzi the Iceman Mummified 5,300-year-old body is actually host to a dynamic ecosystem, researchers say
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3 Thousands more UK black men to be invited for prostate cancer screening Health secretary announces expansion of Transform trial but does not back population-wide testing
Evening Standard · Jun 2 More black men to be invited to prostate cancer screening trial It comes as Health Secretary James Murray accepted a committee’s recommendation against a population-wide screening programme.
Budget and the Bees · Jun 2 7 Signs Your Body Is Running Low on Vitamin D — Even in Summer Many people assume that spending more time outdoors during summer automatically protects them from low vitamin D levels. However, vitamin D deficiency remains surprisingly common year-round, even in sunny climates. Factors such as sunscreen use, indoor lifestyles, darker skin tones, aging, and certain medical conditions can limit the body’s ability…
Evening Standard · Jun 2 Health Secretary accepts committee’s recommendation on prostate cancer screening The move is a blow to campaigners, but the committee said screening all men using the prostate specific antigen test could do more harm than good.
Bored Panda · Jun 2 17 Fascinating Microscope Photos From Evident’s 2025 Image Of The Year Award Microscopy can reveal worlds that feel almost impossible to believe are real. The winners and honorable mentions of Evident Scientific’s 6th Annual Image of the Year Award show exactly that, turning life science images into scenes that look like glowing galaxies, alien landscapes, abstract paintings, and tiny creatures from another…
The Guardian - AU · Jun 1 Doctors don’t know what to do about wellness influencers but we dismiss them at our peril To be a cancer specialist is to see the worst of harm caused by social media. Yet I have never changed a patient’s mind with outrage