BeNeXT: Artificial Intelligence for Diagnosing Rare Diseases
Every day, millions of people around the world live with a rare disease. There are more than 7,000 such disorders,…
Your organs may be aging at different speeds — and shaping your health
A study of nearly 45,000 people suggests that each organ in the body runs on its own aging clock —…
A Curious Coincidence: Friendship and Human Dignity on July 30
Is it mere coincidence that July 30 is both the eve of St. Ignatius of Loyola’s feast day and also…
How Early-Life Sugar Overload Shapes the Adult Brain — and What We Can Do About It
New research is shedding light on how excessive sugar consumption in childhood might rewire the brain in ways that last…
A Breakthrough in Cancer Pain Relief. Plant-Based Therapy Offers Hope
Scientists at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a groundbreaking therapy for patients suffering from severe, treatment-resistant…
Is It Too Late?
Today, on July 24, 2025, humanity reached Earth Overshoot Day — the date when we’ve exhausted more ecological resources and…
Understanding Mitral Valve Insufficiency: What the Science Reveals
Approximately 1% of all children are born with a congenital heart defect, according to Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. That risk…
Marie Meurdrac, the chemist who wanted everyone to have access to knowledge
This chemist was born in Paris in 1610. She stands out especially for being the author of one of the…
Volunteering Also Improves the Lives of Those Who Help
A study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity shows that, when well-structured, volunteering not only benefits those who receive help…
Can Dark Chocolate Really Make You Feel Better?
A square of dark chocolate after a tough day. Chocolate and mood have long been associated in our social imaginary.…