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How PulpFixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

Pulp Fixin's labware solutions use biodegradable materials, addressing contamination concerns and promoting sustainability in laboratory settings.

From PulpFixin 24 Apr 2026

Heatwaves and coldwaves linked to increase in major cardiovascular events

Heatwaves and coldwaves are associated with increases in major cardiovascular events that are exacerbated by air pollution.

24 Apr 2026

Type 1 diabetes preserves fitness but alters oxygen use in teens

The study highlights early microvascular impairment in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, emphasizing the importance of monitoring vascular health in this group.

24 Apr 2026

Endoscopic procedure may prevent weight regain after GLP-1 discontinuation

An outpatient procedure may offer a way for the estimated 70% of people who discontinue popular weight-loss drugs to avoid regaining the pounds they shed, according to a study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2026.

23 Apr 2026

Prenatal stress may blunt metabolic benefits of exercise for offspring

Physical activity during pregnancy enhances the metabolic health of offspring, but new research in mice indicates that prenatal stress blunts these benefits, at least in male offspring.

22 Apr 2026

Urban asphalt releases harmful pollutants that threaten public health

If you piled all of Phoenix's pavement into one spot, it would be enough to cover San Francisco four times over.

22 Apr 2026

Heatwaves above 38 °C significantly spike cardiovascular cases in middle-aged populations

A novel study has revealed a link between extreme weather and the risk of cardiovascular disease among middle-aged and older adults in 157 Chinese cities. Based on a city's climate and location, exposure to extreme heat, cold, and precipitation each increases the risk of heart disease. The findings of the study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, provide evidence for policymakers across different regions to develop targeted strategies protecting vulnerable populations during extreme climate events.

21 Apr 2026

Climate change could make humidity-driven heat risks more dangerous, study finds

Researchers analyzing 2.46 million ambulance dispatches across 13 Chinese cities found that humidity can intensify the health risks linked to both hot and cold temperatures, with cold-dry and warm-wet conditions posing the greatest risks. Future climate projections suggest compound temperature-humidity events will become more frequent and increasingly shift health burdens toward heat-related events in China.

19 Apr 2026

Short-term and cumulative exposure to air pollution tied to increased migraine activity

Air pollution is associated with increased migraine activity, according to a study published on April 15, 2026, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

17 Apr 2026

A single sauna session boosts immune cells within minutes

New research shows Finnish sauna sessions rapidly mobilize immune cells, revealing heat stress effects on cytokines and potential health benefits.

17 Apr 2026

Northwestern engineers create artificial neurons that communicate with living cells

Northwestern University engineers printed artificial neurons that don't just imitate the brain - they talk to it.

15 Apr 2026

Prostate cancer patients recover faster with TULSA than robotic surgery

A new randomized clinical trial found that men with localized, intermediate‑risk prostate cancer recovered faster and experienced less short‑term impact on their daily lives when treated with MRI‑guided, transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) compared with robotic prostate surgery.

13 Apr 2026

Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback

North America's largest coke plant hugs the west bank of Pennsylvania's Monongahela River, belching out emissions from turning superheated coal into a carbon-rich fuel.

13 Apr 2026

Europe faces growing health threats from fossil fuel reliance

Europe's dependence on fossil fuels is not only making the continent economically and politically vulnerable, it also has dramatic consequences for the population's health.

10 Apr 2026

Clusterin inhibition offers new hope for treating cervical gastric-type adenocarcinoma

Gastric-type adenocarcinoma (GAS) is one of the most aggressive non-human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cervical adenocarcinomas and remains especially difficult to diagnose and treat.

8 Apr 2026

Climate shock effects persist for generations, fruit fly study shows

A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that changes in animal development induced by climate shock persist generations after the initial event.

8 Apr 2026

Study finds unisex armor can trap more blast energy on female torsos

Researchers used free-field C4 blasts and anatomically representative male and female manikins to test how unisex SAPI body armor changes shock exposure under different blast angles. They found that while armor lowered peak pressure in both, the female torso shape created larger air gaps that trapped energy longer and increased impulse exposure, especially around the underbust region.

6 Apr 2026

Living near Salton Sea linked to reduced lung growth in children

Children who live within 11 kilometers of the Salton Sea, a drying body of water with a high concentration of salts and contaminants in Imperial Valley, California, have slower lung function growth between ages 10 and 12 than children who live farther away.

3 Apr 2026

Pediatric experts say plain yogurt is safe from 6 months and belongs in a baby’s diet

An expert panel review says plain, whole yogurt with no added sugar or sweeteners can be introduced from 6 months as part of complementary feeding, provided it does not replace breast milk or infant formula as the main source of nutrition. It also explains that yogurt provides live microorganisms and key nutrients, is generally well tolerated, and helps address common myths about inflammation, mucus, acne, sugar, and safety.

2 Apr 2026

New drying technique stabilizes vital vaccines at room temperature

A significant challenge in global healthcare and biotechnology is the "cold chain"-the network of refrigerated storage and transport required to keep protein-based drugs, vaccines, and diagnostic tests from degrading.

2 Apr 2026