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Dietitian: Skip Probiotic Pills, Eat These Six Fermented Foods Instead
Many people reach for probiotic supplements, but a leading dietitian suggests a different path. Avery Zenker recommends six common fermented foods as a more effective way to support gut health.
Paternal Obesity Leaves a 'Metabolic Memory' in Sperm, Study Finds
New research shows paternal obesity can program a child's metabolism through sperm epigenetics. The good news: the effect appears reversible.
Sri Lanka’s Dengue Surge: 35,000 Cases and a Strained Health System
Sri Lanka has recorded over 35,000 dengue cases in 2026, a 30 percent increase over last year. The government is now launching a national clean-up effort to combat the surge.
Could Eye Tracking Be the Future of Psychiatric Screening?
A new study suggests that eye movement patterns could provide an objective way to screen for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Researchers found that specific scanning metrics can help flag high-risk patients.
When U.S. Foreign Aid Shifted, African AIDS Clinics Felt the Impact
As U.S. foreign aid priorities shift, HIV/AIDS clinics in Africa are facing unprecedented funding volatility. Here is how policy changes are reshaping frontline care.
Katie Allen, Medical Pioneer and Former MP, Honoured Posthumously
Professor Katie Allen, a medical pioneer and former MP, has been posthumously honoured in the King’s Birthday list. Her career spanned groundbreaking allergy research and a term in federal parliament.
The Cancer Drug Mechanism That Scientists Got Wrong for Decades
A new study challenges the long-held belief that HDAC inhibitors work by blocking specific enzymes. Researchers found these drugs may target entirely different pathways to stop cancer growth.
Solving the 'Indeterminate' HIV Result: A New Path for Confirmatory Testing
New research suggests that many indeterminate HIV test results are caused by non-specific antibody reactions. A more precise confirmatory assay could resolve these cases faster.
The Genetic Clock: One Scientist’s Race to Cure His Own Disease
Dr. Jeff Carroll carries the gene for Huntington’s disease, a fatal condition he will one day develop. Now, he’s leading the scientific charge to find a cure.
The 'Gold Standard' of Mental Health Diagnosis Is Showing Its Cracks
A new study in JAMA Network Open finds that standard diagnostic interviews for mental health vary significantly in reliability. The findings highlight a need for more rigorous reporting in psychiatric research.
COVID-19: The Lingering Reality of a Virus That Never Truly Left
COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency, but it remains a persistent health factor. Here is what you need to know about transmission and long-term risks in 2026.
The Post-Ozempic Reality: How to Keep the Weight Off for Good
As millions of GLP-1 users consider stopping their medication, new 2026 research offers a potential roadmap for preventing the rapid weight rebound that follows.