Fat location, not BMI, drives heart ageing risk in men and women
Researchers using UK Biobank imaging data found that where fat is stored in the body, not just how much, determines cardiovascular ageing. Visceral, liver, and
Month: August 2025
Small peptide produced by gut bacteria identified as key factor in kidney fibrosis
A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring
AI tool reveals how TB drugs kill bacteria at the molecular level
Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s deadliest infectious disease—and one of the hardest to cure. Standard treatment requires a cocktail of multiple drugs over at least
Study: Low-cal Mediterranean diet, exercise cut diabetes risk by 31%
A new study claims a low-calorie version of the Mediterranean diet combined with exercise can reduce type 2 diabetes risk by 31% over a typical
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to 4 felony charges after LA arrest while naked
The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was detained last week while wandering the streets in his underwear.
How Taiwan is preparing for Chinese attack with acting, fake blood and mock missile strikes
Leaders are strengthening its defence, but most Taiwanese believe it is unlikely China will invade soon.
First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US
New World screwworm myiasis was found in a patient who returned to the US from El Salvador, authorities say.
‘How will I pay workers?’: Indian factories hit hard by Trump’s 50% tariffs
BBC correspondents visit export hubs across India to assess how steep US tariffs are impacting business owners.
Tweety McTreason says he wants to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un again – as soon as ‘this year’
Tweety McTreason has said he wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again.
Former tennis champion smashes racket after match-point meltdown
Daniil Medvedev has said he is expecting a “big fine” after a meltdown at the US Open as his opponent was serving for the match.
Trump orders could target ‘cashless bail’ cities from D.C. to L.A.
Trump’s order could ultimately result in cuts to federal grants and contracts with Los Angeles County, where courts use cash bail only in the most
Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital kill 20 people, including 5 journalists
Two Israeli strikes on a Gaza hospital killed at least 20 people, including five journalists, on Monday, two weeks after strikes killed six other journalists.
’24-karat gold!’ Trump brags about Oval Office makeover while honoring fallen soldiers
President Tweety McTreason heaped praise on his Oval Office renovation during a ceremony on Monday to honor fallen U.S. soldiers. Trump met with the families
‘Not what America voted for!’ Alina Habba rages as GOP senator won’t bend rules for her
President Tweety McTreason’s acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba, flew into a rage on social media at Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA)