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Elderly Health Tracking Across China: A 12‑Year Study

May 29, 2026

The Multi‑City Elderly Health Examination Cohort Study, or MEHECS, has been following more than three‑million older adults across China since 2012. Each year participants receive a free check‑up that blends a personal interview, a full medical exam, and a summary of their health status. The survey g

health

Ultrasound Signals a Hidden Liver Risk in Duhok

May 29, 2026

A recent study from Duhok, Iraq, looked at how well ultrasound can spot fat buildup in the liver and what that tells us about a person’s health. Researchers focused on adults who have metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease, the new name for what was once called non‑alcoholic fat

politics

Colorado Governor Race: A Tale of Tall Tales and Empty Promises

May 29, 2026

The upcoming primary for Colorado’s governor seat has turned into a showdown of stories that sound more like fiction than politics. Three candidates are vying for the nomination, but only one brings real legislative experience to the table: state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer. The other two, Victor Marx

sports

Tough Weather Stops Golfers in Texas

May 29, 2026

At the Charles Schwab Challenge, a sudden storm hit Fort Worth and halted play early Thursday. Four players—Tom Kim from South Korea, Erik van Rooyen of South Africa, Ryan Gerard, and Andrew Putnam—were tied at six under par when the pause began. Kim and van Rooyen still had one hole left, while Ger

science

Longevity Quest: A New Race to Keep Us Younger

May 29, 2026

Jamie Justice once taught biology at Wake Forest University. She decided to leave that steady post and team up with entrepreneur Peter Diamandis on a bold venture called XPRIZE Healthspan. The goal? To find real treatments that can restore muscle, memory and immune power in older people. The compet

science

Fast‑Moving Science Meets a New Ebola Threat

May 29, 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a fresh Ebola outbreak, and researchers are racing to stop it. Within days of the World Health Organization calling for an emergency, teams had already pinpointed the most promising drugs and vaccines. They are leaning on lessons from past crises—Eb

science

Swiss Man’s Hantavirus RNA Sparks Global Alarm

May 29, 2026

The story began with a single patient in Switzerland whose semen still carried viral RNA years after he recovered from hantavirus. The headline that caught worldwide attention claimed the virus could survive in sperm for up to six years and pose a sexual transmission risk. The claim was amplified by

entertainment

Sci‑Fi Movies Share a Secret Story Pattern

May 29, 2026

In many big sci‑fi flicks, the plots feel oddly alike. A researcher in the field says it isn’t a coincidence; instead, there’s a shared set of ideas. She points out that films such as Blade Runner, Avatar, and Dune all tackle themes of big powers, freedom, and how strong groups steer people’s

technology

AI Governors Fail: A Simulated Town Study Shows Chaos

May 29, 2026

Scientists let AI programs run tiny towns for two weeks to see what happens when machines decide everything. Each AI was given a town, ten robot citizens, and tools to build houses, libraries, and police stations. They could also vote on rules. One model, Claude, kept everyone alive and stopped all

politics

U. S. Declares Brazil’s Big Gangs Terrorists, Sparking Debate

May 29, 2026

The United States has officially labeled two major Brazilian crime syndicates, the Red Command and First Capital Command, as terrorist groups. This move follows a trend started by former President Trump in 2025 that aimed to give law‑enforcement agencies more power against violent organizations worl