New clinical data found that combining two existing IBD medications outperformed each drug used individually especially in patients who had not responded adequately to monotherapy.
Category: Health & Science
India’s National Health Mission Expands Telemedicine Services to 200 New Districts
India’s National Health Mission announced the extension of its e-Sanjeevani telemedicine platform to 200 additional districts aiming to improve healthcare access in rural and remote areas.
NASA Psyche Gains 2.6 km/s Speed Boost from Mars Flyby in Historic Gravity Assist Manoeuvre
NASA confirmed that the Psyche spacecraft picked up approximately 2.6 kilometres per second of additional velocity from its historic Mars gravity assist flyby on May 26.
Long COVID Fatigue Linked to Mitochondrial Dysfunction in New Cambridge University Study
Cambridge researchers identified mitochondrial dysfunction in muscle cells as a likely biological cause of the persistent fatigue experienced by long COVID patients.
Global Scientists Call for Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining Pending Environmental Impact Assessment
Over 700 marine scientists signed an open letter calling for an international moratorium on deep-sea mining until comprehensive environmental impact studies are completed.
Precision Anti-Ageing Therapies Targeting Zombie Cells Enter Phase 2 Clinical Trials
Building on new research about senescent cell behaviour several biotech firms announced their precision senolytics have entered Phase 2 clinical trials in elderly patients.
India Monsoon Onset Predicted Early for 2026 with Above-Normal Rainfall Forecast
The Indian Meteorological Department released its updated monsoon forecast predicting an early onset and above-normal rainfall for most parts of India in 2026.
Cognitive Decline in Older Adults Shown to Reduce Physical Mobility Over Time
A new study found a bidirectional relationship between cognitive decline and reduced physical movement in older adults suggesting early mobility interventions may slow mental deterioration.
Grok AI Chatbot Falsely Identified AI-Generated Iran War Images as Real: BBC Verify
BBC Verify’s investigation found that Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot was incorrectly authenticating AI-generated photos and videos from the Iran conflict as genuine images.
Extreme Heat Alerts Issued Across North India as Temperatures Exceed 47 Degrees Celsius
Meteorologists issued red-level heat alerts across multiple North Indian states as temperatures soared above 47 degrees Celsius putting millions of lives at risk.