Medicine

8 articles

A glowing petri dish in a dark hospital room, symbolizing the dangerous spread of antibiotic-resistant superbugs and the threat to global health.
Life & Biology

Superbug Spread Resistance Threatens Global Health

In Croatia, 90% of Acinetobacter baumannii strains were resistant to multiple antibiotics by 2018, signaling a global collapse in treatment efficacy for this deadly superbug.

Marcus Cole·July 3, 2026
Pharmacist inspecting a generic medicine box, symbolizing trust and quality in affordable healthcare options for diverse communities.
Cosmos & Space

How to Trust Generic Drugs: Efficacy, Savings, and Informed Choices

A recent nationwide study in India delivered a powerful message: every single one of 131 generic medicine samples, spanning 22 essential categories, met all quality criteria.

David Grossman·June 24, 2026
Microscopic view of beneficial gut bacteria, emphasizing the specific LGG strain's role in promoting digestive health and reducing illness.
Health & Medicine

Choosing the Best Probiotic Strains for Gut Health

While many probiotic supplements boast billions of CFUs, only a specific strain, LGG, has been shown to reduce the severity and duration of diarrhea by a full day.

Marcus Cole·June 18, 2026
Scientists in a dimly lit WHO command center analyze global health data, with a red glow highlighting outbreak regions on a world map.
Health & Medicine

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Public Health Emergency

On May 15, 2026, two laboratory-confirmed Ebola cases, including one death, emerged in Kampala, Uganda, directly linked to travel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Marcus Cole·June 14, 2026
Split image showing a simple desk for free publishing versus a busy cityscape for costly open access, illustrating the choice researchers face.
Health & Medicine

Nature Medicine Offers Free Standard Publishing Option

A study accepted for publication in Nature Medicine in June 2025 cost nothing, according to STAT .

David Grossman·June 11, 2026
Scientist in a lab with a vial of Pfizer's berobenatide, symbolizing a breakthrough in obesity treatment with potential for monthly dosing.
Health & Medicine

Pfizer's obesity drug shows potential for monthly dosing

Mid-stage study data reveals Pfizer's experimental obesity drug, berobenatide, could achieve significant weight loss with a groundbreaking monthly dosing schedule, a stark contrast to current weekly o

Aram Sarkisian·June 7, 2026
Microscopic view of human cells in a lab dish exhibiting rhythmic oscillations, visualizing the segmentation clock's activity during early development.
Cosmos & Space

Scientists Map Human Segmentation Clock Oscillations In Vitro

In a laboratory setting, human cells derived from urine now rhythmically "tick" every five hours, recapitulating the fundamental biological process that orchestrates the formation of our spine and rib

Aram Sarkisian·May 26, 2026
FDA advisory panel in a hearing room, with a split decision on AstraZeneca's breast cancer drug, casting uncertainty for patients.
Health & Medicine

FDA advisory panel rejects AstraZeneca breast cancer drug

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted 3 to 6 against the benefit-risk profile of AstraZeneca's breast cancer drug camizestrant, according to AstraZeneca . This decision creates

Aram Sarkisian·May 22, 2026