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Guest post: Greenland ice sheet shrinks for 30th year in a row
Greenland’s ice sheet has now experienced 30 consecutive years of net ice loss, shedding approximately 135 billion tonnes over the 12-month period ending August 2026.
Slovenia mourns loss of glacier on its highest peak after scorching summer
Slovenia’s Triglav glacier has completely disappeared following extreme heat this summer, marking the latest Alpine ice loss amid Europe’s record temperatures and climate change impacts.
Scientists find 10 different diets linked to slower aging
A study of 7,500 people found that 10 different healthy diets, including Mediterranean and DASH, are each associated with slower biological aging as measured by DNA changes.
Orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of laughter, study suggests
Researchers found that orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of their peers laughing, suggesting emotional context influences how animals value rewards and form associations.
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Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A woman diagnosed with endometriosis after 17 years says medical dismissal left her with permanent nerve damage. She now performs in a stage adaptation of The Secret Garden that explores medical gaslighting.
More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is experiencing a notable rise in type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women in their 20s, largely attributed to increasing obesity rates since the pandemic, according to Imperial College London researchers.
More than 16m at risk of death by cardiac arrest in England and Wales due to ‘defibrillator deserts’
Research finds over 16 million people in England and Wales live too far from 24/7 defibrillators to receive timely help during cardiac arrest, creating significant health access disparities.
‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules
Major ultra-processed food companies have filed 235 lawsuits challenging government health policies between 2010 and 2025, with three-quarters of resolved cases lost by food firms but significant delays imposed on public health measures.
ADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risks
ADHD often goes undiagnosed in women until adulthood because symptoms manifest differently than in boys, leading to years of misdiagnosis and serious health consequences including higher risks of depression, suicide, obesity, and early mortality.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in Tuesday primary elections, with approximately $125 million spent across competitive races for open Senate and House seats.
McConnell remains in rehab and says he’ll miss key Kentucky political event
Senator Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation following a hospitalization and will miss Kentucky’s Fancy Farm picnic event, his office announced Monday.
California’s largest ICE facility neglected detainees’ medical needs, monitor finds
A court-appointed monitor found California’s largest ICE detention facility failed to meet healthcare standards across all eight areas ordered by a federal judge, citing gaps in emergency care and medication access.
Joe Biden appears to discuss sensitive information on tape with ghostwriter
Audio recordings of Joe Biden from 2016-2017 were released by a conservative group, allegedly capturing discussions of classified information during memoir work. Biden’s team contests the public release and cites a court decision.
5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Five states with Republican governors have agreed to accept nuclear waste in exchange for federal support developing nuclear energy and creating jobs, representing progress on a decades-long storage challenge.
New York offers college admission for residents unenrolled from Howard University
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that residents unenrolled from Howard University over missed tuition payments can apply to state universities for fall admission.
US bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’
The Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on humanoid robots from China on Tuesday, citing national security concerns about data collection and surveillance risks.