UC San Diego unveiled an experimental compound that blocks a key mechanism in metabolic-associated steatohepatitis a severe form of fatty liver disease.
Category: Health & Science
Scientists Discover Ancient Single-Celled Ancestors Still Live On in Human Blood
New research uncovered evidence that human blood cells may trace their evolutionary origins to single-celled ancestors from 700 million years ago.
Common Preservatives in Processed Foods May Increase Risk of High Blood Pressure
A new study found that widely used food preservatives were associated with elevated blood pressure risk adding to concerns about ultra-processed diets.
Scientists Discover Deep Earth Pattern That May Reveal Where Rare Earth Deposits Form
Researchers identified a previously unknown geological signature deep beneath Earth’s surface that could guide prospecting for critical minerals.
Earth’s Oceans Rising at Nearly Twice the Rate Seen in the 1960s Driven by Climate Change
Scientists reported sea levels were accelerating sharply with current rise rates roughly double what was observed six decades ago.
IS Outbreak Response in Nigeria Disrupted by Joint US-Nigeria Airstrike Operations
Public health workers raised concerns that joint US-Nigeria military operations against Islamic State in Nigeria were displacing communities and disrupting vaccination and disease surveillance.
India Launches Water Stress Early Warning System Covering 12 River Basins
India launched a new early warning system for water stress covering 12 major river basins using satellite data and AI to predict shortages and enable proactive water management.
India Heatwave Triggers Public Health Advisory to Avoid Outdoor Activity After 11am
India’s Health Ministry issued a national advisory recommending that the general public avoid outdoor physical activity between 11am and 5pm during the ongoing severe heatwave.
New Two-Stage Aging Theory Links Early-Life Cellular Damage to Later Cancer and Arthritis Risk
Scientists proposed a new theory suggesting age-related diseases like cancer and arthritis begin decades earlier than symptoms appear through a two-stage cellular damage and accumulation process.
Walking After Surgery Plus Wearable Step Tracking Improves Patient Recovery Rates
Research published in a major surgical journal found that encouraging patients to use wearables to count steps after surgery significantly improves recovery speed and reduces complications.