Dr. Priya Deshmukh - Senior Editor, Health 
The Future of Food Perception: Beyond ‘Healthy’ Labels and Towards Sensory Science Nearly half of consumers admit to being swayed by food packaging and marketing claims, even when those claims lack scientific backing. This susceptibility, highlighted by the recent scrutiny of “roux sugar” and similar products, isn’t simply about misleading advertising; it’s a symptom of … Read more
The Hidden Costs of “Safe” Vaping: A Future of Metal Toxicity and Regulation Nearly 20% of young adults who vape believe they are using a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. But what if the very technology marketed as a solution – ultrasonic vaping – is quietly introducing a new health risk? Recent research reveals that … Read more
The LC9 Score: A New Era in Predicting Cognitive Decline and Stroke Risk Imagine a future where a simple assessment, factoring in not just your physical health but also your mental wellbeing, could accurately predict your risk of stroke and cognitive decline years in advance. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the potential unlocked by the … Read more
Precision Oncology’s Next Frontier: Decoding Asbestos-Induced Mesothelioma Through Transcriptomics Imagine a future where a simple biopsy, analyzed through the lens of your unique genetic signature, could predict your risk of developing mesothelioma – even decades after asbestos exposure. This isn’t science fiction. A groundbreaking new study, published in Experimental and Molecular Pathology, is constructing a … Read more