U.S. Computational Biology: More Simulations, Less Culture, Will Boost Drug Discovery & Leave Animal Testing… Stranded
Computational biology is moving discovery from culture to compute. With AI models, multi-omics, and cloud HPC, the U.S. market is forecast to grow from ~$3.5B (2025) to ~$9.5B (2034). Expect faster target ID, better trial design, fewer animal tests—and more drugs reaching patients sooner.
Supercentenarians: Two Examples, Genes, Lifestyle, and the Mission-Criticality of Eating… Yogurt
From Maria (117) to Jeanne (122), extreme age is a team sport: genes, daily habits, social ties, low inflammation, and a spoon of plain yogurt. Fun + smart and science-aware.
Do Yourself A Favor: Get Out and Smell the Breeze. Plus, It Can Boost Your Sense of Humor!
Forget miracle pills — turns out, the cure for stress, low energy, and bad moods might just be a stroll in the park. From better health and sharper thinking to a funnier outlook on life, nature delivers. Literally.
Genes Are GenUinely Secondary; GenUflect Only To The Power of Your Will
Genes may whisper, but lifestyle shouts. 🧬 A groundbreaking Oxford study proves your longevity is driven more by your habits, environment, and stress levels than by DNA. From sleep and income to cigarettes and love, your choices are rewriting your biological clock — one salad (or donut) at a time.
Tattoos Aren't Cheap, But They Help Fight Skin Cancer. Remove At Your Own Risk – And Cost
Tattoos aren’t just art — they may lower melanoma risk with multiple sessions. But removal is pricey, and sunscreen is still your best friend.
Breast Cancer Five-Year Survival Rate Jumps to 90%
🎀 Breast cancer five-year survival rates soared from 75% to 90% in 40 years thanks to awareness, screening, and smarter treatments. A success story with pink ribbons, memes, and serious disparities still to tackle.
Throne Scrolling: When Doomscrolling Becomes Doom-Strolling for Your Hemorrhoids
🚽📱 Think your phone time on the toilet is harmless? Studies suggest it could boost your hemorrhoid risk by 46%! Prolonged throne sessions mean extra pressure where you least want it—leading to itching, pain, and a very un-royal experience. From lifestyle tips to laugh-out-loud warnings, here’s why scrolling while you’re “seated” might be the most uncomfortable habit you’ll ever keep. 🔥🍑
Can't You See That New Eye Drops May Now Sharpen Aging Eyes in Just One Hour and Help Kill Presbyopia?
Presbyopia affects 80% of people over 40—but now, new eye drops promise to restore near vision in just one hour. Here’s what the science says (and a little humor too).
One Thing That’s Not Falling: The Number of Falls — And That’s a Downer!
Falls are up, and not in a fun way. Here’s why — aging, meds, frailty — and how to fight back with balance, strong bones, and a few laughs along the way.
Covid Retreats and U.S. Death Rate Drops 4% in 2024
The U.S. death rate dropped by nearly 4% in 2024 as COVID fell out of the top 10 causes of death for the first time in four years. Fewer funerals, more salads.