Quick Summary Artificial sweeteners like aspartame and saccharin may speed up brain ageing by 1.6 years. Study followed 13,000 adults in Brazil for eight years. High consumers saw a 62% faster decline in memory and...

Quick Summary Ecnoglutide, a new GLP-1 receptor agonist, has outperformed dulaglutide in a major clinical trial, showing nearly double the weight loss and equal diabetes control. Unlike existing drugs like Ozempic, it targets a single...

A tragic incident in Chennai has reignited conversations about stress, long working hours, and lifestyle challenges in the medical profession. Dr. Gradlin Roy, a 39-year-old consultant cardiac surgeon at Saveetha Medical College, collapsed and died...

Quick Summary Chinese researchers attempted the world’s first pig-to-human lung transplant in a brain-dead patient. The experiment lasted nine days before organ rejection set in. While the study demonstrates feasibility, major hurdles like immune rejection...

A medical breakthrough in regenerative science In a development that could reshape the future of organ transplantation, Sheba Medical Center in Israel, working with Tel Aviv University, has successfully grown kidney organoids, synthetic 3D mini-organs...

A man’s attempt to improve his diet using AI-generated health tips ended with him in the hospital, suffering from a rare and almost forgotten form of poisoning. How It Started: A Search for a Salt...

Quick Summary Alpha-gal syndrome is a tick-borne food allergy that causes delayed, sometimes life-threatening reactions to red meat and dairy. It’s spreading fast due to rising tick populations. With no cure, prevention and awareness are...

Quick Summary Aging starts accelerating between 45 and 55, but some organs decline by 30. Protein dysfunction is a key biomarker of cellular aging. Lifestyle changes in midlife can still significantly extend healthspan. Future therapies...

Quick Summary A major new study has linked ultra-processed foods—like ready meals, soft drinks, and fast food—to a significantly higher risk of lung cancer, even after accounting for known risks like smoking. While the evidence...

Quick Summary Five cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been confirmed in Harlem, prompting a public health investigation. The illness is not contagious but can be life-threatening, especially for older adults, smokers, and those with lung...