Researchers uncover new clues about the origin of Alzheimer’s tau tangles
Researchers at Columbia University have uncovered new clues about the earliest molecular events that may trigger Alzheimer’s disease, shedding light on how toxic tau filaments
Month: May 2026
Sociological shifts change expectations and behaviors of modern patients
Whereas patients in the past were expected to be patient, grateful, passive and docile – many of today’s patients are assertive, demanding, impatient and insistent.
PET microplastics remain in lungs and worsen respiratory tract inflammation
Microplastics (MP) are the subject of intensive medical research, but little is yet known about their effects on the immune system.
Study reveals right ventricle better tolerates oxygen loss during cardiac arrest
A study led by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) provides new insights into ventricular fibrillation (VF), the most dangerous
SpaceX just won a second Golden Dome contract. This one is $4.16 billion.
The US Space Force awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract on Friday to build satellites that track foreign aircraft and missiles. The programme is called
Berlin’s Stark is raising €300M at a €2.5B valuation. The kamikaze drone maker was founded 18 months ago.
Stark, a Berlin-based strike drone startup founded in 2024, is in discussions to raise at least €300 million at a valuation of approximately €2.5 billion
Damage seen in northern Israel after Hezbollah launches rocket barrages
Israel says it has intercepted an air attack from Hezbollah on Saturday, May 30th.
Vallejo fined for sexist remarks about female referee at French Open
Paraguayan blames Brazilian referee Ana Carvalho for failing to control the home crowd during his second-round loss.
Police fire tear gas during protest outside New Jersey ICE facility
Police fired tear gas and used horses to push back protesters outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility.
Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests
A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.
Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, his doctor says
The White House releases the results of the US president’s latest medical examination, which states he is “fully fit” to carry out his duties.
Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’
One is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. They’re both spending millions to influence the midterms, and they’re leaving a trail of
Trump remains in excellent health despite leg swelling, hand bruising, White House memo says
U.S. President Tweety McTreason, who turns 80 in June and is the oldest person to assume the presidency, frequently casts himself as more energetic and
Tweety McTreason turns 80 soon. Questions about his health aren’t going away
U.S. President Tweety McTreason celebrates his 80th birthday in June, and will do so amid questions about whether his physical health and mental sharpness are