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On March 27, 2026, a sign installed near Yara Hijaga Spring near the town of Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture, warns visitors that the water is not safe to drink. (Ryan M. Breeden/The Star-Spangled Banner) CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Two U.S. military airfields in Okinawa may have the highest levels of toxic “permanent chemicals” found in groundwater nearby in a decade, the Okinawa government says. Okinawa Prefecture’s annual groundwater survey found elevated levels of PFAS at 12 locations around Kadena Air Base and 13 locations downstream of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, according to results released Wednesday by the Environmental Protection Division.…
Asking people to work harder on tests of mental ability doesn’t actually improve their scores. Recent research published in intelligence and cognitive ability found that while monetary rewards were successful in motivating people to try harder, increased motivation did not lead to higher scores on cognitive tests. These results challenge the common belief that intelligence measures largely reflect a person’s willingness to engage with the material rather than their actual cognitive limitations. Researchers have debated for decades the exact relationship between individual motivation and measured cognitive ability. Several prominent social theories propose that a significant portion of the differences seen…
Antioxidants are often touted as powerful supplements and are thought to help prevent chronic disease and cancer, treat conditions like COPD and dementia, and even slow the aging process. But new research from Texas A&M College of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) suggests that taking high doses on a regular basis may have unexpected downsides. The study found that excessive antioxidant consumption can alter sperm DNA, increasing the likelihood of developmental differences in offspring, particularly in the formation of the face and skull. In a study published in Frontiers of cell and developmental biologyA team led by Dr. Michael Golding…
Get the health information and medications you need every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. good morning. We’re down to the final four in the annual STAT Madness competition. In one matchup, Alzheimer’s disease biomarker research has a firm lead against AI cell modeling projects. Another is that smart floss that tracks hormones is tracking research into the link between triglycerides and aneurysms. Vote today and vote tomorrow! one quarter Taylor Glasscock of STAT A new special report by several of my STAT colleagues says that many more U.S. scientists are being affected by the Trump…
As regulatory momentum to reduce reliance on animal testing accelerates globally, leading experts in microphysiological systems (MPS), complex in vitro models (CIVM), organoids, and organoid-on-a-chip technologies are preparing to gather for the 11th 3D Tissue Model Summit to be held in Boston, April 28-30, 2026. This summit serves as the only industry-driven conference dedicated to advancing physiologically relevant in vitro systems and expanding their adoption across drug discovery and development. Image credit: Hanson Wade Group – 11th Annual 3D Tissue Modeling Summit 2026 As part of the event’s speaker interview series, Novo Nordisk Principal Scientist Rachelle Plantill Bown discussed why…
newsweek and Statista have partnered to The world’s greenest hospital 2026recognizes hospitals around the world for leadership and measurable progress in environmental sustainability. This ranking highlights institutions that demonstrate a strong commitment to environmentally responsible and climate-conscious practices across their operations.Hospitals are invited to Submit sustainability-related data for evaluation As part of the ranking process. Information submitted may include, but is not limited to, measures related to energy performance, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water management, waste management, pollution and chemical use, procurement and supply chain practices, sustainability governance and long-term strategy.By participating in this study, hospitals will contribute valuable insights…
ProPublica is a nonprofit news company that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive the biggest stories as soon as they’re published.Before vaccines, death and disability struck children. The injections then turned a once-common infection into something doctors only read about in textbooks.But when immunization rates decline, past epidemics can return with full force, like measles outbreaks in American communities where parents chose not to vaccinate their children.Imagine what would happen if you couldn’t even photograph the person you wanted to photograph.Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who founded an anti-vaccination group, is considering changes to several companies…
Lilly’s position in the obesity market and broader GLP-1 space has remained largely unchallenged in recent months, but at least one analyst says cracks in the company’s armor may be starting to appear. While this valuation has hurt the company’s stock price in recent weeks, Lilly is moving forward with more details about its next wave of incretin treatments. On this week’s episode of “The Topline,” the Fierce Pharma team examines Lilly’s recent HSBC downgrade, what it means for the GLP-1 and obesity markets, and the data that will shape the company’s next wave of diabetes and weight loss products.…
Takeda Pharmaceutical is embarking on a restructuring plan with the goal of saving about $1.3 billion a year. Novo Nordisk’s generic version of semaglutide has arrived in India in a chaotic manner. Gilead Sciences is paying up to $2.2 billion to acquire China’s NewCo. moreover. 1. Takeda aims to cut costs by $1.3 billion through further restructuring Takeda Pharmaceutical is embarking on further restructuring with the aim of achieving total annual savings of 200 billion yen ($1.26 billion) by fiscal year 2028. Resources will be reallocated to support future launches, late-stage programs, and strategic technology investments. In order to improve…
Dive into critiques of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, emerging trends in metabolic health like fiber maximization and GLP-1s, and precision nutrition strategies for dietitians and researchers.