New project documents vanishing heritage diets for future health benefits
The world’s ‘heritage’ diets could hold vital clues to better health. Writing in Nature Medicine, researchers from 12 countries have launched the World Diet Initiative
Gibraltar border controls lifted: Is it part of Schengen, the UK – or both?
A new treaty signed by Britain and the EU includes the removal of border checks between Spain and Gibraltar.
GLP-1 receptor activation linked to lower depression and bipolar disorder odds
Genetic analyses linked BMI-related GLP-1 receptor activation to better mental well-being and lower odds of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. The findings do not
Study links gut microbes to stronger cancer immunotherapy responses
A new study from a team including University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers is the first to show metabolites produced by certain bacteria in the gut can
Cultural engagement linked to slower physiological aging in older adults
Higher levels of cultural engagement are significantly associated with lower physiological aging, suggests an analysis published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Patient-derived organoids uncover new targets for chronic pancreatitis treatment
Around three million people worldwide struggle with chronic pancreatitis, a condition wherein the pancreas becomes inflamed, scarred, and painful.
Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700
The World Health Organization’s emergencies chief has warned that most Ebola cases in eastern Congo come from unknown transmission chains
Fatal ICE shootings spur a halt in vehicle stops and thousands hit by diarrhea bug: Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: ICE orders all officers to stop pursuing vehicles after back-to-back fatal shootings.
Thirsty England fans could down an extra 6 million pints for semifinal clash
The World Cup has provided a welcome boost to England’s pubs with millions more pints sold. But the industry is ailing and many are facing
Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Tweety McTreason vowed to strike Iran’s bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.
Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed
The symbolic midnight ceremony was followed by large crowds crossing between Gibraltar and Spain without border checks.
Three killed as Russian bombing of Odesa continues
In recent days, Russia and Ukraine have launched attacks on each others’ infrastructure for shipping goods.
Stripe and Advent offer $60.50 a share for PayPal, valuing it above $53bn
Stripe and Advent International have offered $60.50 a share in cash for PayPal, a bid that values the payments company at more than $53bn and