Health

A second U.S. citizen working in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been evacuated to Germany for treatment after testing positive for the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. As of July 12, 2026, the outbreak has reported 1,926 cases and 702 deaths, prompting international concern over the virus’s rapid spread and lack of approved vaccines. … Read more

University of Houston chemist Tai-Yen Chen has received a $2.16 million National Institutes of Health grant to study how copper imbalances in neurons contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. This five-year funding follows his lab’s recent discovery of a dynamic copper-regulating protein, offering a new quantitative approach to understanding Alzheimer’s and other incurable disorders. Decoding Copper’s Role … Read more

CEL-SCI Corporation has announced the initiation of an FDA registration-enabling confirmatory study for leukocyte interleukin injection (Multikine) as a neoadjuvant treatment for newly diagnosed, previously untreated, resectable, locally advanced primary head and neck cancer. The study aims to validate findings from a previously completed Phase 3 trial and serves as a definitive step toward establishing … Read more

Researchers have developed new methods and vectors to profile genome-wide exon deletions, providing a system to study gene function in stem cells. By utilizing CRISPR-based technologies, including Cas9 and Cas12a variants, scientists have created experimental pipelines to target and remove specific exons for functional analysis. CRISPR-Mediated Genomic Editing with CHyMErA Cell Lines Experimental Framework and … Read more

A study published in the Journal of Health Psychology reveals that 20% of women who have undergone cosmetic procedures meet the threshold for addictive behavior. Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that low body esteem and problematic social media use are the primary drivers of this compulsive pattern. The Rise of Addictive Cosmetic … Read more

U.S. Citizen Infected with Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed on Friday. The individual was supporting the outbreak response in Bunia, the … Read more

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

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

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 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

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

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