New national air quality monitoring data revealed that 23 Indian cities recorded PM2.5 levels more than double the WHO’s safe limits throughout the April-May 2026 period.
Category: Health & Science
Gene Editing Approaches Could Offer One-Time Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease
Researchers presented new evidence at a cardiology conference suggesting that CRISPR-based gene editing could provide permanent correction of the genetic mutations that cause inherited heart disease.
Scientists Identify Sugar Patterns on Human Cell Surfaces That Could Enable Early Cancer Detection
Researchers mapped unique glycan or sugar molecule patterns on the outer surface of cancer cells which could be used as biomarkers for very early non-invasive cancer screening.
Sugar Substitutes Increasingly Linked to Gut Microbiome Disruption and Metabolic Changes
Emerging evidence reviewed by European medics suggests that artificial sweeteners alter gut microbiome composition and may cause metabolic changes previously associated with natural sugars.
Heavy Rains and Flooding in Kerala Damage Agricultural Infrastructure and Crops
Severe monsoon-like rainfall in Kerala caused flooding that damaged significant agricultural land and infrastructure with the state government initiating emergency relief operations.
Two-Thirds of Consumers Cutting Spending on Clothing and Hobby Items Due to Price Rises
The Conference Board’s May 2026 survey found consumers are specifically reducing expenditure on clothing footwear hobby items and games as inflation persists.
GLP-1 Drugs at Lower Doses Shown to Maintain Weight Loss Outcomes in New Trials
Two clinical trials found that reduced doses of GLP-1 weight-loss medications and newer oral pills like Foundayo can maintain weight loss outcomes lowering costs and side effects.
Tomato-Soy Juice Reduces Inflammatory Proteins in Adults with Obesity After Four Weeks
A new clinical study found that drinking a daily tomato-soy juice formulation reduced pro-inflammatory proteins in healthy obese adults over a four-week intervention period.
Scientists Confirm ADHD Risk Linked to Specific Environmental and Genetic Pathway Interactions
Researchers made progress in identifying the molecular mechanisms by which genetic predispositions interact with environmental exposures to increase the risk of ADHD in children.
Fine Particulate Matter Exposure Linked to Brain Inflammation and Cognitive Decline
New research confirmed that daily fine particulate matter pollution affects not only lung health but also induces neuroinflammation and contributes to long-term cognitive decline.