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Sara Lindqvist edits Health for Global Pulse, summarizing medicine and public-health developments carefully and without hype.

Breakthrough for aquaculture: Oral vaccine protects fish from fatal nervous necrosis virus

Breakthrough for aquaculture: Oral vaccine protects fish from fatal nervous necrosis virus

Researchers from NUS and Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory developed an oral vaccine to protect farmed fish from the fatal nervous necrosis virus.

Health ·30 Jun 2026, 02:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Does fish oil reduce Alzheimer’s risk? What a new US study says

Does fish oil reduce Alzheimer’s risk? What a new US study says

Research suggests that people with high-risk gene variants derive the most substantial cognitive protection from omega-3s and Mediterranean-style eating patterns.

Health ·30 Jun 2026, 01:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Study reveals how leukemia cells invade lungs and cause breathing problems

Study reveals how leukemia cells invade lungs and cause breathing problems

A new study reveals the biological mechanisms behind respiratory failure in acute myeloid leukemia patients and identifies key proteins that could be targeted for therapy.

Health ·29 Jun 2026, 22:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Scans Uncover Lithium Patterns In Bipolar Disorder

Scans Uncover Lithium Patterns In Bipolar Disorder

Researchers have used specialized MRI imaging to visualize how lithium interacts with the brain, finding that dosing frequency does not affect overall efficacy.

Health ·29 Jun 2026, 19:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Breastfeeding up to six months may lower risk of ADHD symptoms in children

Breastfeeding up to six months may lower risk of ADHD symptoms in children

A longitudinal study of 37,600 families suggests a correlation between the duration of exclusive breastfeeding and a reduced risk of ADHD symptoms in childhood.

Health ·29 Jun 2026, 16:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Lecanemab for Alzheimer's shows cognitive benefit despite serious risks

Lecanemab for Alzheimer's shows cognitive benefit despite serious risks

Lecanemab has demonstrated a statistically significant ability to reduce cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's patients, despite serious safety risks and high costs.

Health ·29 Jun 2026, 07:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Bone research reveals skeleton as active organ communicating with body

Bone research reveals skeleton as active organ communicating with body

New research reveals that bones are not just structural supports but dynamic tissues that communicate with the brain, kidneys, and gut microbiome.

Health ·29 Jun 2026, 04:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
London mother urges vaccination after child dies from measles

London mother urges vaccination after child dies from measles

A West London mother encourages parents to rethink vaccination decisions after a child died from measles in Liverpool.

Health ·29 Jun 2026, 00:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
New vitamin B12 therapy shows promise against deadly brain cancer

New vitamin B12 therapy shows promise against deadly brain cancer

Researchers have developed a vitamin B12-based therapy that selectively accumulates in deadly brain cancer cells, potentially overcoming treatment resistance.

Health ·28 Jun 2026, 18:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Younger generations are aging faster biologically and face higher cancer risk

Younger generations are aging faster biologically and face higher cancer risk

New research reveals a widening gap between chronological and biological age in younger adults, correlating with a higher incidence of early-onset solid cancers.

Health ·28 Jun 2026, 08:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
University of Pittsburgh research explains why scratching worsens itches

University of Pittsburgh research explains why scratching worsens itches

University of Pittsburgh research explains how scratching triggers a cellular "double whammy" of inflammation. Scientists identified a molecular pathway that links pain to increased itching.

Health ·28 Jun 2026, 07:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
US dementia death rates remain above pre-pandemic levels through 2022

US dementia death rates remain above pre-pandemic levels through 2022

Data from the National Center for Health Statistics shows dementia death rates have not yet returned to 2019 levels, highlighting significant gender and racial disparities.

Health ·28 Jun 2026, 03:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Bedside eye test may predict consciousness recovery in brain injury patients

Bedside eye test may predict consciousness recovery in brain injury patients

Researchers have identified a specific pupil response phase that may reveal recovery potential not visible during routine clinical assessments.

Health ·28 Jun 2026, 01:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
US dementia costs reach $818 billion, exceeding cancer and heart disease

US dementia costs reach $818 billion, exceeding cancer and heart disease

A new study reveals the staggering economic burden of Alzheimer's and related dementias, with costs projected to reach nearly $1 trillion by 2050.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 22:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Blue Shield CEO urges AI and digital records to replace insurer mandates

Blue Shield CEO urges AI and digital records to replace insurer mandates

Ascendiun CEO Paul Markovich argues that AI and real-time digital records could eliminate the need for prior authorizations in healthcare.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 20:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Salk Institute identifies iron accumulation pathway linked to neurodegeneration

Salk Institute identifies iron accumulation pathway linked to neurodegeneration

Scientists have discovered a cellular stress pathway where gradual iron buildup reduces neuron resilience, offering a new target for treating neurodegenerative disorders.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 19:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
US CDC raises Ebola response to highest level for Central Africa outbreak

US CDC raises Ebola response to highest level for Central Africa outbreak

The CDC has escalated its operational response to the highest level following a severe Ebola outbreak in Central Africa involving the Bundibugyo virus strain.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 18:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Harvard experts warn excessive animal protein may increase health risks

Harvard experts warn excessive animal protein may increase health risks

While protein is essential for muscle mass, health experts caution that overconsuming animal-based sources may lead to chronic disease and kidney strain.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 14:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Australia detects H5 avian flu in multiple wild birds

Australia detects H5 avian flu in multiple wild birds

The arrival of H5N1 avian influenza on the Australian mainland has prompted biosecurity measures to protect endangered species and the poultry industry.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 09:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Ebola epidemic deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo

Ebola epidemic deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo

A deadly Ebola epidemic driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain has claimed over 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Response efforts are hindered by regional conflict and the absence of approved vaccines or treatments.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 05:03 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read