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Public Health

Taking a Dip in Rivers and Lakes May Increase Risk of Stomach Bugs and Rashes

5 September 2026

People swimming in rivers and lakes may face a greater risk of skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. Researchers found that freshwater swimmers were more…

Social Media: Uncovering the Bigger Picture

4 September 2026

As extreme heat becomes more frequent and intense across California, understanding which communities are most affected and what support they…

Low Prices, Higher Health Risks? The Dollar Store Grocery Trade-Off

3 September 2026

Consumers may save money by buying groceries at dollar stores, but those savings could come with health trade-offs. New research…

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Science

The Changing Science of Ageing: New Perspectives on the Biology of Growing Older

1 August 2026

As recently as the mid-20th century, ageing was described by Nobel Prize laureate Peter Medawar as “an unsolved problem in biology”. Today, researchers can analyse the activity of thousands of genes in individual cells and…

Study Shows How the Adolescent Brain Reshapes Memory

24 July 2026

Scientists have long known that the brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes in decision-making, emotional…

Scientists Design “Ageing Clocks” to Predict Age-Related Decline

24 May 2026

Ageing is a complex biological process, and accurately measuring how the body declines over time has long challenged scientists. People…

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Artificial Intelligence

Affordable AI Is Driving Change in Health Care Logistics

7 July 2026

Managing medical supply chains in low- and middle-income countries can be particularly difficult when health systems face sudden and unpredictable disruptions. In Sierra Leone, political instability, infectious disease outbreaks and widespread power failures can all…