A new study in Cancer journal warns that ultra-processed foods like sugary drinks, packaged snacks, and ready meals may raise the risk of cancers, especially colorectal and breast. Researchers point to additives, packaging chemicals, and poor nutrition as likely contributors. The findings highlight growing concern over the health risks of modern diets.

New study shows ultra-processed foods may raise cancer risk

A new Canadian study in JACC: Advances finds that up to 30% of adults aged 66+ taking statins still have high cholesterol, raising their risk of heart attack and stroke. Even when LDL is under control, elevated non-HDL cholesterol remains a concern especially in people with diabetes or kidney issues, highlighting the need for broader lipid monitoring.

New study shows many on statins still at heart risk

A new study in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports showed that people 6 to 60 months after an ACL tear often have weaker leg muscles, even though their muscle fibers look normal under the microscope. This highlights the need for long-term strength training beyond basic rehab to fully restore function and prevent future issues.

Leg muscle stays weak months after ACL tear: Study

A study led by University of Oxford researchers has found that the winter behaviour in birds can predict their springtime divorce. The study conducted on 'tit' birds found that pairs who spent significantly less time together during the winter were more likely to get separated later in the spring. It stated that faithful pairs increasingly bonded over time.

Winter behaviour can predict springtime divorce in birds: Study

Scientists used Magnetotellurics and an improved algorithm to peer through thick volcanic rock. Their method mapped unseen sediment layers beneath the Deccan Traps, revealing potential gas reservoirs and geological history. Combining data with Bayesian analysis, they achieved precise, reliable underground images, aiding exploration and deepening understanding of Earth's hidden crustal mysteries.

New tech maps hidden layers under Deccan Traps, finds gas clues

Kyoto University scientists have developed a 'lung-on-a-chip', a micro physiological system (MPS) capable of emulating different regions of human lungs. The device can specifically simulate the airway and alveoli, which can help study how viruses like COVID-19 affect them differently. This will help detect the emerging viruses (possible future pandemics)  and facilitate early drug screening.

'Lung-on-a-chip' which may help detect, fight pandemics early developed

Former NASA engineer Richard Banduric claims the US government and private organisations are secretly attempting to reverse-engineer alien technology recovered from crashed UFOs. According to Banduric, trillions of cloaked, self-destructing alien devices have been found globally. These advanced materials resist analysis, suggesting an intentional design to prevent duplication. 

US, private firms trying to reverse-engineer alien tech 

A blood group never reported before has been discovered in a 38-year-old woman from Kolar, Karnataka. The woman, who said her blood group was O+, was admitted for surgery when her blood was found incompatible with available units. Tests revealed she has a never-before-described blood group antigen in Cromer system, which has been named CRIB, representing Cromer, India and Bengaluru.

Never-seen-before blood group found in Indian woman

Project Cimon, short for Crew Interactive Mobile Companion, is an artificial intelligence-powered robot which is being tested aboard the International Space Station. Designed to float freely inside ISS, it may soon be assisting crews on missions to the Moon and Mars and beyond, said NASA. Astronauts can ask Cimon for documents, tutorials or procedures, keeping both hands free for experiments.

What is Project Cimon, the AI robot being tested aboard the Space Station?

A global study, published in Health Data Science, analysed objective sleep data from 88,461 adults and found associations between sleep traits and 172 diseases. The research noted that sleep regularity, such as bedtime consistency and circadian rhythm stability, is a critical factor in disease risk. Objective data showed a link between "long sleep" (≥9 hours) and only one disease.