Dr. Priya Deshmukh - Senior Editor, Health 
Swap Red Meat for Poultry: The Harvard Study Linking Dietary Shifts to Longevity Could simply changing what you eat add years to your life? A recent Harvard study suggests the answer is a resounding yes. Researchers found that swapping just one food – red meat for poultry – was associated with a lower risk of … Read more
Whooping Cough’s Resurgence: Predicting the Next Wave of Pertussis in the Americas Imagine a future where a disease once largely controlled by vaccination makes a significant comeback, not just in isolated pockets, but across entire regions. That future isn’t hypothetical; it’s unfolding now. Recent epidemiological alerts signal a worrying increase in pertussis – commonly known … Read more
The Sky’s Hidden Waves: How Airglow Reveals Earth’s Atmospheric Secrets For decades, scientists have known about a faint, ethereal glow that graces our night skies – airglow. But a recent timelapse captured by photographer Aaron Watson in Colorado isn’t just another beautiful image; it’s a window into a dynamic interplay between Earth’s atmosphere, weather patterns, … Read more
Leaky Gut: Can Probiotics & Supplements Really Help?
The Future of ‘Leaky Gut’: Beyond the Buzzword to Personalized Gut Health Could your weekend indulgence be more than just a temporary setback? Emerging research suggests even short-term dietary disruptions can significantly impact intestinal permeability – what’s commonly known as ‘leaky gut.’ But the story is far more complex than a simple fix with probiotics. … Read more