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A simple cheek-swab test could help identify children at risk of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) years before traditional diagnostic methods, new research suggests. ACM is a genetic heart condition responsible for more than 10% of sudden cardiac deaths in children. The disease stems from abnormalities in the proteins between heart cells, leading to structural weakness and dangerous electrical activity. It often develops without symptoms, making early detection critical. Researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital and St George’s, University of London have found that the same protein abnormalities seen in the heart can also be detected in cheek cells. By trialling cheek…

Court intervenes following urgent legal filings A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Sunday issued an emergency order stopping the Trump administration from deporting a group of Guatemalan minors. The injunction came after attorneys argued that the government was preparing to carry out removals in violation of legal protections. Ten children at the center, ruling protects all minors The case concerns 10 unaccompanied children, ages 10 to 17, who lawyers said were hours away from being flown to Guatemala late Saturday night. Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan imposed a 14-day suspension on deportations and instructed that the children remain in the…

Moscow launched 142 attack and decoy drones overnight, striking multiple Ukrainian cities, the Ukrainian Air Force reported. Explosions rocked Kherson, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro during the large-scale assault. Out of the drones launched, 16 reached ten different targets, while Ukrainian defenses successfully destroyed 126. Officials confirmed two deaths and 14 injuries in Kherson, where nine houses, a gas station, cars, and public buildings suffered damage. Medical and educational facilities, as well as an administrative building, were also hit in the city. Odesa Faces Blackouts After Strikes In Odesa, one person sustained injuries, and the city of Chornomorsk saw the worst…

Oscar Piastri tightened his grip on the Formula 1 title race with a flawless pole-to-flag victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, while McLaren teammate and closest rival Lando Norris suffered a devastating retirement just seven laps from the finish. The Australian never looked troubled at Zandvoort, even through light rain and three safety-car restarts, as he calmly controlled the race to extend his championship lead to 34 points. But the day that boosted Piastri’s title hopes crushed Norris’s, as an oil leak filled his cockpit with smoke and forced him to pull over from second place. Norris, who had been…

A major US study has found that paediatricians often prescribe medication too quickly to children as young as four or five who are newly diagnosed with ADHD, despite guidelines recommending six months of behavioural therapy first. The analysis, published in JAMA Network Open and involving more than 9,700 children, revealed that 42% were given ADHD drugs within one month of diagnosis, while only 14% received them after the six-month behavioural therapy window. Lead author Dr Yair Bannett of Stanford University called the findings “concerning,” stressing that behavioural approaches can significantly benefit both children and families. ADHD affects over 11% of…

Washington, August 30, 2025 — Senator Bernie Sanders has called for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to step down from his role as U.S. health secretary, citing serious concerns over the impact of his leadership on public health. Sanders Challenges Kennedy’s Leadership In an op-ed published in The New York Times, Sanders accused Kennedy of putting Americans’ health at risk and demanded his immediate resignation. He criticized the administration’s slogan, “Make America Healthy Again,” arguing that Kennedy’s actions have contradicted this goal by undermining scientific guidance and weakening public health agencies. Sanders highlighted the recent firing of CDC director Susan Monarez…

The Israeli army launched a major offensive in Gaza City on Friday.Officials declared the city a combat zone, prompting global criticism.Health officials reported Gaza’s death toll has climbed to 63,025.Hospitals confirmed 59 deaths in the past 24 hours alone.Aid groups and a church vowed to remain, sheltering displaced and starving civilians. Netanyahu Defends Military Operation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel must dismantle Hamas in Gaza City.He insisted the offensive prevents another attack like that of October 7, 2023.The army claimed Hamas still operates a tunnel network under the city.Explosions and heavy smoke rose across the border in southern Israel…

Groundbreaking research suggests that the shingles vaccine could significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. According to the first global systematic review and meta-analysis on the subject, adults who received the jab had an 18% lower risk of heart attack or stroke, with the effect also observed in younger adults aged 18 and above. Traditionally recommended for older or immunosuppressed individuals, the vaccine may offer broader benefits by reducing inflammation linked to shingles, a known contributor to cardiovascular disease. The findings, based on 19 studies including both observational data and clinical trials, will be presented at the European Society of…

Experts link rising heat and reduced rainfall from climate change to worsening wildfires.Europe’s 2025 wildfire season set new records for burned land.Over one million hectares burned this year in the EU, larger than Corsica’s land area.This number is over four times higher than last year.Authorities confirmed more than 1,800 forest fires, releasing over 38 million tonnes of CO₂. Southern Europe Bears the Brunt Only five EU countries — Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Malta — avoided wildfires.Italy and Romania topped the list, each recording more than 450 fires.Damage did not always match fire frequency.Cyprus recorded only three blazes, but…

A new study suggests ocean acidification could erode sharks’ teeth, impairing their ability to hunt and destabilising marine ecosystems. Shark jaws constantly replace lost teeth, but increased acidity may accelerate damage beyond replacement rates. Researchers tested 60 discarded blacktip reef shark teeth in tanks simulating current ocean pH (8.1) and future projections (7.3). After eight weeks, the more acidic tank caused roughly twice as much damage, including root corrosion and altered serration. Lead author Maximilian Baum of Heinrich Heine University warned that weakened teeth, combined with prey shortages from overfishing, could threaten shark survival. Ocean acidification, caused by CO₂ absorption,…