Dr. Priya Deshmukh - Senior Editor, Health 
Boulder, Colo. – A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology (AJPC) sheds light on how the American Heart Association’s PREVENT equations can translate complex combinations of cardiovascular risk factors into more accurate predictions of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The research, released today, March 13, 2026, offers a deeper understanding of these … Read more
Brazil’s public healthcare system, the SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde), is expanding access to the antibiotic doxycycline as a preventative measure against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) – specifically, syphilis and chlamydia. The move, announced this week, marks a significant step in the country’s public health strategy to combat rising STI rates and reduce the burden … Read more
Nearly 40% of new cancer cases worldwide may be preventable, according to a groundbreaking new analysis of cancer types across almost 200 countries. The research, published in Nature Medicine, underscores the significant impact of modifiable risk factors on the global cancer burden and highlights opportunities for targeted prevention strategies. The study, led by researchers at … Read more
The future of our food supply may lie in the past. As climate change intensifies and modern agricultural practices prioritize yield over diversity, a growing movement is focusing on the preservation of “old seeds” – heirloom varieties that hold a wealth of genetic information potentially crucial for adapting to an uncertain future. These seeds, often … Read more