A new study suggests the commonly recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise provides limited protection against cardiovascular disease and that many individuals may need significantly more.
Tag: May 2026
GLP-1 Hormone Found in Joint Tissue Opening New Arthritis Treatment Pathway
Researchers discovered the presence of GLP-1 hormone receptors inside inflamed joint tissues in arthritis patients suggesting a new therapeutic avenue for the condition.
Daily Peppermint Oil Supplementation May Help Lower Blood Pressure: New Research
Researchers found that daily consumption of peppermint oil capsules was associated with meaningful reductions in blood pressure in adults with mild hypertension.
Zombie Cells Found to Play Dual Role in Aging: Some Protective Not Just Damaging
Scientists overturned a key assumption in ageing research by showing that some senescent or zombie cells actually protect the body rather than exclusively causing damage.
NASA Psyche Spacecraft Uses Mars Gravity Assist to Boost Speed Toward Metal Asteroid
NASA’s Psyche mission spacecraft successfully used a close Mars flyby as a gravitational slingshot boosting its velocity on its trajectory toward the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche.
India Unveils National Biomedical Innovation Platform to Accelerate Domestic Drug Discovery
The Indian government launched a new national platform to boost biomedical research and drug development domestically reducing reliance on imported pharmaceutical active ingredients.
Wild Snakes in Southeast US Found Carrying Multiple Simultaneous Infections Including Deadly Fungus
A sweeping new study of wild snake populations in the southeastern United States revealed many animals are carrying multiple simultaneous infections including a dangerous fungal disease.
Scientists Discover Himalayan Pit Viper Was Actually Five Separate Species for 160 Years
Researchers studying Himalayan venomous snakes used genetic analysis to reveal that what scientists believed was a single species is actually five distinct species that went unrecognised for over 160 years.
WHO Confirms Ebola is Spreading Faster in DRC Than Containment Efforts Can Keep Pace
The World Health Organization issued an urgent warning that Ebola is outpacing containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo with healthcare workers overwhelmed and communities in fear.
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.