Super El Niño Forecast to Trigger 15.8% Surge in Global Food Prices by 2028

The Mechanics of a “Super” El Niño

Economists are warning that a “super” El Niño weather cycle is expected to cause a significant shock to global food prices, with projections suggesting a 15.8% surge in commodity costs by the second half of 2028. This potential inflationary spike arrives as households worldwide face existing financial pressures, raising concerns among central banks regarding the … Read more

Durbanville Resident Faces Penalties for Feeding Wild Birds

The Inspection and the Notice

A Durbanville resident faces potential penalties for feeding wild birds in her garden after the City of Cape Town issued a notice citing the Animal Keeping By-Law 2021. The city maintains the action targets health risks like rodent infestations, while critics label the intervention as government overreach. The Inspection and the Notice The notice, based … Read more

NHS Trials Non-Invasive Endometriosis Tests to Speed Up Diagnosis

Understanding the New Diagnostic Tools

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released draft guidance recommending that new, non-invasive tests for endometriosis be made available on the NHS. The initiative, which aims to address the significant delays many patients face in receiving an official diagnosis, will be offered by GPs in England and Wales during a three-year … Read more

Erling Haaland Leads England into Spotlight with World Cup Triumph

A Historic Run for Norway

Erling Haaland Leads Norway to World Cup Quarterfinals Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has emerged as the breakout star of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading his national team to a historic quarterfinal appearance. As Norway prepares to face England in Miami this Saturday, the 25-year-old Manchester City forward has captured global attention through his elite … Read more

Pfizer Depo-Provera Contraceptive Linked to Meningioma Risk

Understanding the Meningioma Link

FDA Updates Depo-Provera Labeling Following Meningioma Risk Concerns The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a label change for Pfizer’s injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera to include a warning regarding the risk of meningioma, a typically benign but potentially serious tumor of the brain’s lining. This regulatory action follows increasing evidence from international and domestic … Read more

Congo Ebola outbreak underreported WHO warns Bunia cases likely unreported

Intense Community Transmission in Ituri

Underreported Ebola Cases Threaten Containment Efforts in DRC The Ebola outbreak currently unfolding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is significantly more widespread than official figures indicate, according to senior health officials. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and regional authorities suggests that the true scale of the crisis may be two … Read more

Basque researchers 3D-print cartilage using food-waste bio-ink

The BIOMAT Research Group Utilizes Food Waste for Bio-Ink

Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have developed a 3D-printed, sustainable bio-ink made from food industry waste to regenerate damaged cartilage. By combining proteins and cellulose, the team created a scaffold that mimics natural tissue, potentially offering a personalized, long-term solution for joint repair and mobility issues. The BIOMAT Research Group Utilizes Food … Read more

DepEd, DA sign joint order to overhaul School-Based Feeding Program

Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute Findings on Stunting

Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signed a joint administrative order on Thursday to overhaul the government’s School-Based Feeding Program. The initiative aims to combat rising child stunting rates by standardizing milk procurement and delivery, ensuring consistent nutritional support for millions of Filipino students across the country. Department of Science … Read more

Men’s Porn Use Linked to Lower Sexual Satisfaction Than Women’s

The Gender Gap in Sexual Satisfaction and Media Consumption

A meta-analysis of 21 studies involving 138,192 participants, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine as of January 2025, reveals that men who consume pornography report lower sexual satisfaction and poorer sexual function compared to female viewers. While female consumption of explicit media is rising, researchers suggest women may use such content to expand their … Read more

Nutrition experts advise against extra protein during heatwaves

BBC Advises Lighter Meals During Heatwaves

Nutrition experts quoted by BBC News say a heatwave is not the moment to build meals around extra protein. The more practical play is lighter food, cooler cooking, and enough simple staples, fruit, vegetables, yogurt, eggs, beans and fish to stay fed without turning lunch into another source of heat. Why Heavy Protein Can Feel … Read more

Parkinson’s disease: new research reveals sex-dependent genetic vulnerabilities in Parkinson’s

Genetic and Environmental Clues in Parkinson's Vulnerability

New research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2026 identifies genetic changes in brain cells that may explain why Parkinson’s disease is 1.5- to 2-fold more common in men than women. The findings, led by Saarland University, highlight sex-dependent biological vulnerabilities in gene expression and cellular stress responses. Genetic and Environmental … Read more