Dr. Priya Deshmukh - Senior Editor, Health 
The Silent Epidemic of Ill-Fitting Footwear: How a Wedding Shoe Led to Amputation and What It Signals for the Future of Personalized Health A seemingly innocuous decision – squeezing into wedding shoes that were just a little too tight – cost Martin Ralph his toe, and ultimately, three more. His story, a stark warning about … Read more
The First US H5N1 Death Signals a New Phase in Avian Flu Evolution The recent confirmation of the first human death in the United States from the H5N1 avian influenza – commonly known as bird flu – isn’t a surprise to epidemiologists, but it’s a stark reminder that this virus is evolving. While the immediate … Read more
The Enduring Legacy of Rosalyn Yalow: How Her Radioimmunoassay Pioneered Personalized Medicine and What’s Next Imagine a world where a simple blood test could detect the earliest signs of cancer, predict your risk of diabetes with pinpoint accuracy, or even monitor the effectiveness of a new drug in real-time. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the … Read more
Beyond the Sweat: How Saunas and Steam Rooms Are Redefining Wellness and Social Connection Forget crowded bars and expensive dinners – the hottest new social club is surprisingly…hot. Wellness clubs are seeing a surge in popularity, and at the center of this trend are saunas. But while dry heat gets all the attention, steam rooms … Read more