Penis Patching in ProgressArtificial Tissue Restores Erectile Functioning in Pigs, May Help Humans Scientists have used bionic tissue transplants to help pigs regain normal erectile functioning – a “promising” development for treating penile injuries in humans. By Ananya Singh
Cancer Signals in Smoke“Intelligent Knife” Can Detect Endometrial Cancer in Seconds, Minimizing Diagnostic Delays The iKnife, a revolutionary surgical device, takes seconds to detect womb cancer in women, making it possible to provide point-of-care diagnosis and expedite treatment. By Ananya Singh
De-addiction DiscriminationOnly Four De‑Addiction Centers for Women Exist in India, Says Minister for Social Justice Limited women-only rehabilitation centers and systemic issues restrict women’s access to treatment for substance abuse. By Ananya Singh
climate cholera crisisClimate Change May Be Causing Global Cholera Surge: WHO The UN flagged cholera infections in at least 30 nations this year -- compared to the last five years' average of fewer than 20 countries. By Amlan Sarkar
Rich Dark Heavy MetalStudy Finds Heavy Metals in Leading Dark Chocolate Brands Long term consistent exposure to metals like lead and cadmium -- even in small amounts -- can lead to a variety of health problems. By Amlan Sarkar
Vagina in VitroScientists Have Created a ‘Vagina on a Chip’ to Advance Sexual Health Research This helps test treatments for bacterial vaginosis, study the vaginal microbiome, and bridge knowledge gaps about women’s health. By Ananya Singh
Medicine BiasWomen Are More Likely to Experience Adverse Drug Reactions. A New Study Tells Us Why A new study in mice debunks the popular belief that women are “scaled down” versions of men. By Ananya Singh
having the guts for depressionResearch Finds Gut Bacteria Linked to Depressive Symptoms Across Ethnicities Identifying microbes associated with synthesising chemicals associated with depression can help understand and treat it. By Amlan Sarkar
Childhood BaggageHow Childhood Experiences Can Influence People’s Drinking Habits Compared to men, alcohol use disorder was found to be more common among women who had adverse childhood experiences. By Devrupa Rakshit
old young peopleStudy Observes Rapid Aging in Teenagers’ Brain Scans Post‑Lockdown The effects are similar to those previously observed as a result of violence, neglect, and family dysfunction. By Amlan Sarkar
Paying A PriceSome Research on Tackling Obesity Pays People to Lose Weight. What Does It Get Wrong? Financial incentives for weight loss stigmatizes weight as a moral failure, equates size with health, and individualizes a systemic crisis. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Pregnancy and PollutionStudy Links Air Pollution With a Million Stillbirths a Year Researchers say reducing exposure of pregnant women to PM2.5 can improve maternal health and address the unequal burden of stillbirths. By Ananya Singh
Zombie Apocalypse In the NewsThere Is No ‘Zombie Virus’ – Just a Dormant Virus That’s Been Revived Media reports about a ‘zombie’ virus deliberately misstate facts. What are the public health implications of misleading information? By Rohitha Naraharisetty
The Great DNA DepressionThe Great Depression Changed People’s DNA, Study Finds Children born during this time of recession showed genetic markers of accelerated aging. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Measly Portion of the PieA Measles Outbreak Among Poor Children in Mumbai Points to Vaccine Inequality Experts say the pandemic hindered vaccine coverage — but the disproportionate burden is carried by the poor. By Amlan Sarkar
Don't Kill the Happy PillThere’s Still No Scientific Consensus Linking Serotonin With Depression. Why Did the Theory Get So Popular? “I believe we are in the phase of mental health care where we recognize that we may have to discard old findings, modify the existing ones and research newer possibilities." By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Danger Down UnderMany Popular Sanitary Pads in India Contain Cancer‑Causing Chemicals, Study Finds The presence of harmful chemicals in pads is especially alarming since the vagina can absorb them at a much higher rate than, say, the skin. By Devrupa Rakshit
Sleep TroubleTransgender Youth More Likely to Have Sleep Disorders: Study Gender-affirmative therapy may have a protective effect on declining sleep health among transgender youth, researchers say. By Ananya Singh