An interventional non-surgical procedure targeting blood supply to arthritic knee joints is showing durable pain relief in clinical evaluations.
Category: Health & Science
El Niño Now Official as NOAA Forecasts 63% Chance of Major Event
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared the onset of El Niño in the tropical Pacific and projected strong odds of a record event.
Moderna’s mRNA Influenza Vaccine Recommended for Adults 50 and Over by FDA Panel
An FDA advisory committee voted unanimously to recommend Moderna’s new mRNA flu vaccine for older adults, potentially transforming influenza prevention.
MapBiomas Reports Amazon Water Levels 2.6% Above Historical Average in 2025
Data from environmental monitoring group MapBiomas showed the Brazilian Amazon experienced above-average rainfall in 2025, though long-term risks remain.
Flavanols the Missing Key in Heart-Protective Diet — New Research Shows
Researchers found that people eating five servings of fruits and vegetables daily may still miss crucial flavanols linked to better cardiovascular health.
GLP-1 Drugs Tied to Higher Risk of Dizziness and Fainting in Patients on Multiple BP Meds
A new Medscape-reported study found hypotension-related events increased when GLP-1 drugs were started in patients already on multiple blood pressure medications.
Shadow Blaster Galaxy Reveals Cosmic Neutrinos May Come from Star Formation Not Black Holes
A distant galaxy called Shadow Blaster suggests extreme star formation rather than supermassive black holes may be the source of high-energy cosmic neutrinos.
Scientists May Have Found What Really Triggers Alzheimer’s: Tau Not Amyloid Beta
Researchers propose a new model in which amyloid beta disrupts tau protein function rather than being the root pathology, shifting therapeutic focus.
Copeptin Drug Flushes Alzheimer’s Toxins from Brain Cutting Plaque Buildup in Study
A copper-based experimental drug helped the brain clear toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, significantly reducing plaque in animal models.
US Nuclear Microreactor Reaches Criticality for First Time in Private Energy Breakthrough
The US Department of Energy announced that a privately developed nuclear microreactor achieved criticality, marking a milestone in next-generation nuclear power.