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p-tau217: What the new Alzheimer’s blood test can — and can’t — do
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p-tau217: What the new Alzheimer’s blood test can — and can’t — do

4 min readNew DelhiJul 26, 2026 10:00 PM IST Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease has traditionally involved a combination of cognitive assessments, brain scans, and, in some cases, invasive spinal fluid tests—an often lengthy process that can delay clarity for people experiencing memory loss and cognitive decline. Now, a simple blood test measuring a protein called p-tau217...

Is creatine bad for kidneys? Experts bust 6 common sports nutrition myths
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Is creatine bad for kidneys? Experts bust 6 common sports nutrition myths

Whether you’re trying to build muscle, lose weight or improve your athletic performance, you’ve probably heard plenty of advice about protein powders, creatine and pre-workout supplements. But how much of it is actually true? Curious, we reached out to Vishnu Menon, founder of Iron Asylum, a prominent health and fitness marketer, looking for some of...

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Girl’s death in China reveals human cost of unregulated science

A six-year-old girl in China died in March 2025 after receiving what researchers said they believed was the world’s first base-editing therapy directed at the brain, according to an investigation by Science and Retraction Watch. The investigation has raised important questions about the oversight of an experimental personalised gene-editing trial and the way the researchers...

You wash your vegetables — but is that enough to kill Cyclospora?
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You wash your vegetables — but is that enough to kill Cyclospora?

4 min readNew DelhiJul 26, 2026 01:59 PM IST The United States is witnessing an unusual surge in cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. More than 4,000 cases and 80 hospitalisations have been reported across over 30 states, with health officials linking a multistate outbreak to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce...

A diabetic’s guide to trekking: What to pack, monitor, and avoid
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A diabetic’s guide to trekking: What to pack, monitor, and avoid

Trekking can be thrilling—fresh air, mountain views, and a break from routine. But for people living with Type 2 diabetes, it often comes with one big question: Is it safe? “Yes, most people with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can safely enjoy trekking and often benefit from it,” says Dr Rajiv Kovil, Diabetes & Obesity Specialist...

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