Vaping during childhood and adolescence may carry a broader range of health risks than previously recognised, with evidence linking e-cigarette use among young people to nicotine dependence, respiratory and oral-health problems, poorer
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way science is conducted—but not without raising serious concerns. According to a recent report in Nature, the proportion of scientific papers using AI across 20 different
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In a major leap forward in cancer research, a team of Chinese scientists has unveiled a hidden metabolic collaboration between breast cancer cells and immune cells that accelerates tumor progression and undermines
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Editorial As the world assembles to commemorate World Health Day 2025, today, April 7, we are told to celebrate the virtues of healthcare, to extol the progress made, and to cherish the
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In a brightly lit classroom at an autism rehabilitation center, a three-year-old boy named Haohao (pseudonym) took a small but significant step—uttering a faint “i” sound while gazing into a mirror. Encouraged
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If they can’t learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn ~ Dr. Ivor Lovas Since the designation of 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) by the
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A groundbreaking brain–computer interface (BCI) has allowed a woman with paralysis to hear her intended speech almost instantly, marking a major leap forward in neurotechnology. As reported in The Nature, the latest
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A controversial new frontier in biotechnology is stirring ethical debates worldwide: the concept of “bodyoids” — living, non-conscious human-like structures that could provide spare organs for transplantation. Originally reported by MIT Technology
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Scientists have unveiled the first-ever map of mitochondria throughout the entire human brain. The research, which was published in Nature, provides invaluable insights into the energy-producing structures that are essential for the
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A team of scientists has developed a miniature robotic device designed to enhance early detection and treatment of bowel cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. This cutting-edge innovation, which generates
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The Netherlands is grappling with increasing controversy surrounding its euthanasia laws, particularly in relation to young people suffering from psychological distress. The number of euthanasia cases due to psychological suffering has risen
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The future of medicine could be on the verge of a paradigm shift with the potential development of ethically sourced “spare” human bodies, known as “bodyoids.” These lab-grown human structures, designed without
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The popular consumer DNA testing company 23andMe is facing mounting scrutiny following a series of major setbacks, prompting privacy advocates to urge users to delete their genetic data. The company, known for
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The concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere has reached its highest level in 800,000 years, according to a United Nations (UN) report that highlights alarming climate trends. The research suggests 2024
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A recent study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family has uncovered interesting insights into divorce rates among couples aged 50 to 64, revealing that a wife’s poor health significantly increases
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China’s medical equipment market has reached a record size of 1.35 trillion yuan (approximately 188.2 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, as announced at a medical equipment conference held in southwestern Chongqing Municipality
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