Health

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

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

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 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

As of July 6, 2026, the New York City Health Department is investigating a cluster of 23 Legionnaires’ disease cases on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The outbreak, centered in Carnegie Hill and Yorkville, has led to 17 hospitalizations. Officials are currently testing cooling towers in the area to identify the source of the bacteria. Emergency … Read more

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

A University of Granada study links higher BPA and benzophenone exposure to increased risk of early puberty signs in girls, with broader concern over endocrine disruptors in everyday products.