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Credit: chaikom/Getty Images An artificial intelligence tool developed by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), Australia, can detect tiny, otherwise undetectable brain lesions in children with drug-resistant epilepsy, that could provide faster diagnosis, improved surgical planning, and better outcomes for young patients. Published in the journal Epilepsia, the technology combines MRI-based detection with positron emission tomography (PET) and AI to accurately detect bottom-of-sulcus dysplasia (BOSD), a form of focal cortical dysplasia (FCD). “Identifying the cause early lets us tailor treatment options and helps neurosurgeons plan and navigate surgery,” said the study’s first author Emma…

Our Avocado & Smoked Salmon Omelet is a top breakfast for memory and overall brain health.It’s loaded with brain-supporting nutrients like choline, omega-3s, B vitamins and antioxidants.Daily exercise, quality sleep and social connection are also important for a healthy brain. Ever walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there? While occasional forgetfulness is normal, your everyday choices—including what you eat in the morning—can play a powerful role in sharpening memory and improving long-term brain health. In fact, research suggests that up to 45% of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by addressing lifestyle factors like diet, exercise,…

When Erica Barnell was an MD/PhD student at Washington University in St. Louis, she met a woman who had stage four colorectal cancer (CRC). The woman was only 52 years old—more than a decade younger than the median age of a person who receives a CRC diagnosis, which is 68 years old.1 She had not been screened for colon cancer because she couldn’t take time off work and was busy with her kids.Colon cancer screenings can help detect cancer early, which leads to better treatment outcomes than late detection. “There’s an ample window of opportunity to intervene,” said Paul Limburg,…

Nature, Published online: 01 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03125-1Some bacterial-infecting viruses use ‘sponges’ to mop up defence molecules, but bacteria can fight back by responding when a sponge captures decoy molecules.

The European Commission has updated the EU Novel Food Catalogue, confirming that Pinellia ternata rhizome and its alcoholic extract are not novel in food supplements. However, national regulatory barriers across Member States—such as Germany, Austria, and France—continue to restrict market access, limiting the impact of the EU-level decision.

Malaysia has banned junk and processed foods from being sold in canteens to promote healthy eating habits among school students. The products span 12 categories, the Education Ministry and Health Ministry’s nutrition division announces. The Consumers’ Association of Penang shares that the first category covers expired foods or foods shaped like toys or sold with a game, which are banned under the Food Regulations 1985. Additionally, processed foods like fried potatoes, burgers, sausages, nuggets, and processed meat on skewers are banned. The association notes that fish, chicken, or meatball snacks that are not proper dishes are also included. “Junk food” extends…

You have full access to this article via your institution. The UK government has given the green light to another runway at London Gatwick Airport, as part of its mission to boost growth.Credit: Henry Nicholls/AFP/GettyLast week’s United Nations General Assembly, held in New York City, generated no shortage of headlines. But one notable policy initiative from the world body was not discussed by world leaders when it should have been. UN secretary-general António Guterres has put together a high-level group of specialists to propose new indicators for human and planetary prosperity that go ‘Beyond GDP’. The intention is to accelerate…

Aldi has October covered with warm, cozy autumn flavors.From cheese and soups to spiced bread and burritos, mealtime will be a snap.There are even a couple of items to help keep you organized. The temperatures outside are dropping, which means that it’s time for warm, cozy meals, and for October, Aldi is making it easy for you. From creamy soups and cheesy burritos to flavored coffees and pumpkin spice bread, now is the time to gobble up some deals. We’ll even give you some ideas on how to make them your own and create family favorites that everyone will love. …

Bharat Malkani, reader in lawCardiff University, Cardiff, UKHealthcare professionals can use their position to advocate for abolition, writes Bharat MalkaniAs civil liberties are threatened around the world, there has been a concerning increase in use of the death penalty. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have raised concerns about the rising number of death sentences and executions in 2024 and 2025,12 the way in which executions are carried out, and the vulnerabilities of people facing execution. The healthcare community has an important role in opposing the death penalty. Doctors must refuse to participate in the execution process and speak out…

Credit: Nanoclustering/ Science Photo Library/ Getty Images A decade ago, as a surgical resident at Stanford with a focus on trauma and critical care, Tim Sweeney, MD, PhD, found himself caring for a young man who had survived an ATV rollover accident. The patient’s organs were failing, and despite every advanced intervention the ICU could offer, his condition kept deteriorating. “I had him on all the fancy organ support tools in the ICU, but he was maxed out on therapy,” Sweeney told Inside Precision Medicine. “I went to my attending team and asked, ‘What else can we do?’ And the…