How climate change is making humidity a silent killer
Most people instinctively brace for heatwaves or bitter cold, but a growing body of science suggests that fixating on temperature alone tells only half the story. Humidity, long treated as a background discomfort, is now emerging as a serious amplifier of weather-related health risks. A new study published in Scientific Reports confirms what researchers have […]
L.B. Bohle takes continuous manufacturing to Brazil and the industry is paying attention
Continuous manufacturing has been one of the most talked-about shifts in pharmaceutical production for years, but for many professionals it has remained more concept than reality. A recent workshop held in Brazil aimed to change that, giving participants from both industry and academia a chance to see the technology in action and understand what it […]
Dropped surgical implants are scarier than you think and here is why
Implants are supposed to be sterile when they enter the human body. That is the most basic assumption behind every hip and knee replacement surgery performed today. But there is a moment in operating rooms that surgeons dread and rarely talk about publicly. An implant slips, hits the floor, and a split-second decision follows. Can […]
Spear Bio unveils biomarker tests that spot brain disease early
Biomarker science just got a powerful new set of tools. A biotechnology company focused on ultrasensitive protein detection has taken a significant step forward in the race to identify neurodegenerative diseases earlier and more accurately. Spear Bio introduced three new diagnostic assays at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases, known as AD/PD 2026, […]
Balance recovery is harder for aging brains and Parkinson’s patients”
Balance is something most people take for granted until it fails them. A new study published in the journal eNeuro is offering a revealing look at what happens inside the brain and body when that system is put to the test, and the findings carry serious implications for older adults and those living with Parkinson’s […]
High triglycerides could trigger a painful and life-threatening condition
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood, and while most people associate elevated levels with heart disease, there is another serious consequence that receives far less attention. When triglyceride levels climb high enough, they can set off a dangerous chain reaction inside the body that leads to acute pancreatitis, a painful and […]