Health & Science
Research, medicine, public health, space, climate and energy. Reporting, not medical advice. 11 briefs so far.
FDA warns of rare eye condition risk linked to GLP-1 drugs
Federal health regulators are advising patients about a potential side effect associated with GLP-1 treatments.
Experimental cardiovascular drugs fail to lower heart disease risks
Clinical trial results showing no benefit from experimental heart drugs have prompted researchers to re-evaluate treatment strategies.
Washington resident dies after contracting bird flu
The fatality highlights public health concerns as avian influenza spreads among farm livestock.
NASA updates lunar lander plans and aims for 2028 Moon landing
The adjustments shape the timeline and flight testing needed before astronauts can return to the lunar surface.
Personalized vaccine reduces melanoma recurrence in trial
Trial findings suggest custom cancer treatments could soon help prevent diseases from returning in patients.
Moderna and Merck release melanoma vaccine trial results
Learn what detailed trial data reveal about the experimental melanoma vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck.
UK government approves Jackdaw gasfield project in North Sea
The long-stalled North Sea gas drilling venture aims to reduce imported energy reliance while drawing criticism from climate campaigners.
Japan prepares mission to collect samples from Martian moon
Returning soil from Mars' moon Phobos could provide the first samples from the Martian system and offer clues about the solar system.
Hurricane Isaias strikes Florida and leaves thousands without power
Learn about the damage, outages, and fatalities caused by the first Atlantic hurricane of the season making landfall.