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[Published: Wednesday August 26 2026] Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds By Hannah Devlin LONDON, 26 August. - (ANA) - The current shingles vaccine appears to significantly lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to scientists who say it could help prevent thousands of deaths each year.
Espermagedón: ¿se enfrenta el mundo a una crisis reproductiva masculina?
El mundo se está adentrando, sin darse cuenta, en una crisis reproductiva masculina. Es la advertencia de un grupo de científicos, que acaban de presentar los resultados de una investigación que revela una reducción del 50% de los niveles medios de testosterona masculina en el último medio siglo. Una especialista en salud de la mujer explica cómo las hormonas tiroideas pueden influir en la fertilidad “Es alucinante que la testosterona haya disminuido a la mitad. Es mucho.
Espermagedón: ¿se enfrenta el mundo a una crisis reproductiva masculina?
El mundo se está adentrando, sin darse cuenta, en una crisis reproductiva masculina. Es la advertencia de un grupo de científicos, que acaban de presentar los resultados de una investigación que revela una reducción del 50% de los niveles medios de testosterona masculina en el último medio siglo. “Es alucinante que la testosterona haya disminuido a la mitad. Es mucho.
Industrial chicken farming accelerating spread of diarrhoea bacteria
Industrial chicken farming is accelerating the spread of the world’s most common bacterial cause of diarrhoea, scientists have found. The study found a dramatic increase in the exchange of campylobacter strains between wild birds and chickens as farming has intensified, creating ideal conditions for the bacteria to mix, spread and acquire new traits.
Pioneer of ‘extreme male brain’ theory of autism now says phrase unhelpful
The scientist who pioneered the “extreme male brain” theory of autism has said he regrets characterising the condition in this way because the phrase lends itself to misunderstandings. Prof Simon Baron-Cohen’s theory that autistic people strongly tend towards systemising over empathising has been hugely influential in shaping the popular perception of autism over the past two decades.
Grünes Wissen : 150 Jahre altes Rätsel gelöst: Wie die „Venusfliegenfalle“ ihre Beute fängt
Die Venusfliegenfalle ist einer der beeindruckendsten Fleischfresser der Natur. Dionaea muscipula – so der wissenschaftliche Name –lockt Insekten mit einem berauschenden Duft an und fängt sie dann mit einem Zuschnappen ihrer kieferähnlichen Blätter. Wissenschaftler haben jetzt den Mechanismus entschlüsselt, der es der fleischfressenden Pflanze ermöglicht, blitzschnell zu reagieren. Damit haben sie eine Frage gelöst, die Charles Darwin und viele Forscher nach ihm vor ein Rätsel gestellt hatte.
Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens
Your experience on PreventionWeb Please help us improve PreventionWeb by taking this brief survey. Your input will allow us to better serve the needs of the DRR community. See the survey 12 June 2026 Author(s): Hannah Devlin [...] As hotter, drier summers driven by global heating become more frequent, the ground under houses can shrink and drag down a property’s foundations.
Artificial eggshell comes first in attempt to revive giant flightless moa
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent The flightless moa, an extinct bird of New Zealand, stood more than 3 metres tall, weighed over 200kg and had eggs larger than those of any bird now living. Now the de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences says it is a step closer to resurrecting the moa after creating an artificial eggshell. Colossal hopes the artificial incubation system, which it successfully used to hatch chickens, could be scaled up to create a bird as big as the moa in future.
Neanderthals used stone drills to treat cavities 59,000 years ago, tooth suggests
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent Neanderthals used stone drills to treat cavities almost 60,000 years ago in what is the earliest known evidence of dental treatment. The single molar, which was unearthed in a cave in southern Siberia, features a deep hole that appears to have been created using a sharp, thin stone tool during the lifetime of the tooth's owner.
Trial of non-invasive endometriosis scan boosts hopes for quicker diagnosis
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent A non-invasive scan for endometriosis has shown promising results in a trial, boosting hopes for far quicker diagnosis. The trial, which included 19 women with the condition, suggests that an experimental radiotracer, called maraciclatide, can “light up” endometriosis on a scan. The current need for a surgical investigation is seen as a major obstacle to timely diagnosis, with women in England typically waiting nearly a decade.
Knee surgery for cartilage damage does not benefit patients, study suggests
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent A common knee surgery for cartilage damage does not benefit patients and may lead to worse outcomes, a 10-year trial suggests. The study tracked outcomes for patients treated for a meniscus tear, who were given a partial meniscectomy, one of the most common orthopaedic surgeries. Their trajectories were compared with patients who had randomly been assigned to receive “sham surgery”, in which no procedure was carried out.
‘Kraken-like' giant octopuses 100m years ago crunched bones of prey
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent Giant “kraken-like” octopuses that used powerful beaks to crunch through bones of prey were among the most formidable predators of the Cretaceous oceans, according to research. Analysis of dozens of newly identified fossils reveals that some ancient octopus species reached up to 19 metres in length, meaning they would have rivalled – and possibly even preyed upon – apex predators such as mosasaurs and plesiosaurs.
Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent The confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been offered for sale on Chinese website Alibaba, the UK government has confirmed. The “de-identified” data, belonging to participants in the UK Biobank project, was found for sale on three separate listings last week. Ian Murray, the technology minister, told the Commons on Thursday that, after working with the Chinese government and Alibaba, the records had now been removed.
‘Is it life? We can't tell': NASA's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent Nasa's Curiosity rover has detected organic molecules on Mars, including chemicals widely considered building blocks for the origin of life on Earth. Five of the seven molecules identified in a dried lakebed near the equator had never previously been observed on the red planet.
Red hair gene favoured by natural selection over last 10,000 years, study finds
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent People with red hair who have put up with teasing or “fiery” stereotypes may be pleased to learn that they appear to be winners from an evolutionary perspective. A large genetics study has revealed that, in Europe, the gene for red hair has been actively selected for more than 10,000 years. The study did not aim to uncover the reasons for the trend, but focused on the broader question of whether human evolution has plateaued since the advent of agriculture.
Relief for astronauts as fault fixed on NASA's $30m Artemis II toilet
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent A blinking fault light on Nasa's Orion spacecraft signalled an unwelcome setback at the start of the historic Artemis II mission: the toilet was out of order. Fortunately for the four astronauts on board for the 10-day mission , the issue was quickly resolved, with mission control confirming: “Happy to report that toilet is go for use.
Bond between dogs and humans dates back more than 15,000 years, study finds
They are humankind's best friend, and now ancient DNA analysis has revealed that the enduring bond between dogs and humans dates back more than 15,000 years. The groundbreaking research, published in the journal Nature, pushes back the oldest genetic evidence for domestic dogs by 5,000 years, revealing that hunter-gatherers were feeding the animals and giving them ritual burials long before the emergence of agriculture.
Meningitis B: what are the symptoms, how is it spread and is there a vaccine?
A student queuing for antibiotics at the University of Kent in Canterbury. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA Health officials have confirmed that meningitis B is the strain identified in some of the cases in Kent, in an outbreak that has killed two young people and has left 11 others in hospital. Meningitis is an infection of the protective lining of the brain and spinal cord. It is caused by different bacteria and viruses.
Confidential health records from UK Biobank project exposed online
Confidential health data has been exposed online on dozens of occasions, a Guardian investigation can reveal, raising questions about the safeguarding of patient records by one of the UK's flagship medical research projects. UK Biobank, which holds the medical records of 500,000 British volunteers, is one of the world's most comprehensive stores of health information and is credited with driving breakthroughs in cancer, dementia and diabetes research.
Vegetarians have 'substantially lower risk' of five types of cancer
Vegetarians have a substantially lower risk of five types of cancer, a landmark study on the role of diet has revealed. The research, using data from more than 1.8 million people who were tracked over many years, found that vegetarians had a 21% lower risk of pancreatic cancer, a 12% lower risk of prostate cancer and a 9% lower risk of breast cancer compared with meat eaters. Combined, these cancers account for around a fifth of cancer deaths in the UK.
Research suggests mating direction bias between Neanderthals and humans
Tens of thousands of years ago, as modern humans migrated into northerly territories inhabited by our ancient cousins, the Neanderthals, the two species met – and sometimes mated. Now, genetic evidence has revealed a striking imbalance in these prehistoric trysts, suggesting that interbreeding was mostly between male Neanderthals and female humans. This ancient mating pattern, they have concluded, explains why Neanderthal DNA is largely missing from the human X chromosome.
AI being used to help cut A&E waiting times in England this winter
Hospitals in England are using articificial intelligence to help cut waiting times in emergency departments this winter. The A&E forecasting tool predicts when demand will be highest, allowing trusts to better plan staffing and bed space. The prediction algorithm is trained on historical data including weather trends, school holidays, and rates of flu and Covidto determine how many people are likely to visit A&E.
Chi è stato ad accendere il fuoco
Gli umani padroneggiavano l’arte di accendere il fuoco già 400mila anni fa, quasi 350mila anni prima di quanto si pensasse, secondo quanto suggerisce una sensazionale scoperta in un campo nel sudest dell’Inghilterra. Era già noto che gli umani usavano il fuoco degli incendi naturali più di un milione di anni fa, ma finora le prime prove certe della capacità di accenderlo provenivano da un sito nel nord della Francia che risale a 50mila anni fa.
Beachy Head woman may be 'local girl from Eastbourne', say scientists
Beachy Head Woman, a Roman-era skeleton once hailed as the earliest known black Briton and who scientists later speculated could be of Cypriot descent, has now been shown to have originated from southern England. The mystery of the skeleton's shifting identity was finally resolved after advances in DNA sequencing produced a high-quality genetic readout from the remains.
Man made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, discovery in Suffolk suggests
Humans mastered the art of creating fire 400,000 years ago, almost 350,000 years earlier than previously known, according to a groundbreaking discovery in a field in Suffolk. It is known that humans used natural fire more than 1m years ago, but until now the earliest unambiguous example of humans lighting fires came from a site in northern France dating from 50,000 years ago.
UK IVF couples use legal loophole to rank embryos based on potential IQ, height and health
Couples undergoing IVF in the UK are exploiting an apparent legal loophole to rank their embryos based on genetic predictions of IQ, height and health, the Guardian has learned. The controversial screening technique, which scores embryos based on their DNA, is not permitted at UK fertility clinics and critics have raised scientific and ethical objections, saying the method is unproven.
Dignitas founder ends his own life through assisted death
The head of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has ended his life through an assisted death, the group has said. Ludwig Minelli, who founded the group in 1998, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday, Dignitas said.
Royal College of Psychiatrists faces member backlash over Qatar partnership
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Royal College of Psychiatrists faces member backlash over Qatar partnership
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is facing a backlash from members over a controversial partnership with Qatar’s state healthcare provider. The college has signed a contract with the state-owned Hamad Medical Corporation to host international exams in Doha, enabling psychiatrists from across the Middle East and beyond to apply for membership.
Locust Valley school board adopts more restrictive, federal Title IX policy
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Syosset school board weighs in state education association objectives, resolutions
Syosset Board of Education Trustee Brian Grieco said he supports the New York School Board Association’s lobbying efforts for nutritious food and academic programming. The Syosset Board of Education voted on what it would like to see the state school board association promote at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, discussing the causes it would like to see lobbied for at the state level.
Landing School in Glen Cove celebrates renovation completion with ribbon-cutting
Glen Cove Board of Education Vice President Anne Markoulis, President Angela Riamo and Superintendent Alexa Doescher (C.) cut the ribbon on the new extension at Landing School. The Landing School community in Glen Cove celebrated the grand opening of the elementary school’s newest renovation, which includes four new classrooms, at a ribbon-cutting on Friday, Sept. 26. “Seeing the Landing extension open to students and staff has been incredibly rewarding,” said Superintendent Alexa Doeschner.
Oyster Bay ex school board prez calls trustees to discuss policy changes openly
Posted on The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Board of Education discussed changes to its policy after a former board president suggested increasing transparency regarding the revisions at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Former Board President Ann Marie Longo said the board should be more transparent and have more discussions at its meetings to educate the public.
Locust Valley High School ranks No. 232 in state, resident says IB program is at fault
Locust Valley Superintendent Kristen Turnow says the district continues to strive to enhance its performance. Locust Valley High School was ranked No. 232 of 1,277 high schools in the state according to the U.S. News & World Report, earning an 86.02 out of 100 overall. “Our current ranking puts Locust Valley within the top 20% of schools in the state and the top 15% nationwide,” said Superintendent Kristen Turnow.
Oyster Bay ex school board prez calls trustees to discuss policy changes openly
Resident and former Oyster Bay-East Norwich Board of Education President Ann Marie Longo says the board should changes to the district more openly. The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Board of Education discussed changes to its policy after a former board president suggested increasing transparency regarding the revisions at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Former Board President Ann Marie Longo said the board should be more transparent and have more discussions at its meetings to educate the public.
Glen Cove adopts $69.3M budget without 2nd public hearing
John Perrone asks the Glen Cove city council how its sales tax preemption will affect Nassau County taxes in 2026. Glen Cove’s $69.3 million budget for 2026 was adopted under the city charter after council members failed to pass the fiscal plan on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The council broke its customary practice of conducting two public hearings before voting on the budget, opting instead for a single hearing, a move that raised objections from some council members.
‘Shellfish sanctuaries’ now in place to assist clam, oyster populations
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (L.) and Council Member Lou Imbroto (R.) add clam and oyster seeds to shellfish sanctuaries in the harbor. Oyster Bay Harbor, Cold Spring Harbor, and Mill Neck Creek are now home to four shellfish sanctuaries and three marine management areas, all of which will ban or limit the clam and oyster harvesting in the bay’s underwater land.
Crime Blotter 10.16
Nassau County police are looking for an unknown suspect in connection with a commercial burglary at The Corner Store in Valley Stream that occurred on Monday, Oct. 6, at approximately 8 p.m. Police said the suspect broke a store window to enter through the side of the building, removing an “unknown amount” of U.S. currency and cigarettes. Police said the suspect left in an “unknown direction” and that the investigation is ongoing.
Leon+Good Gallery opens in Locust Valley
Dennis Leon (L.) and Natalia Good (R.) stand in front of Leon’s paintings at the grand opening of Leon+Good Gallery in Locust Valley. When Dennis Leon and Natalia Good met, they never imagined that they would be business partners. But the two shared an artistic eye, and now the duo have opened Leon+Good Gallery, an art gallery located at 30 The Plaza in Locust Valley. “I remember being in her house for the first time…and I’m like, ‘she has an eye,’” he said.
2 men detained by ICE after facing grand larceny charges
Jinqin Jiang, 46, of Brooklyn (L.) and Chengxiang Jiang, 40, of Queens (R.) are in ICE custody following grand larceny charges. Two men are currently in ICE custody after their alleged involvement in an elder scam last week in East Rockaway, Oct. 6, 2025 in East Rockaway, Nassau County Police said Monday.
Glen Head students pass 100 books from Gold Coast Library to new building
Students handed off books to each other at the ‘book brigade.’ Glen Head elementary schoolers lined the streets for a book brigade to celebrate the grand opening of the Gold Coast Library’s new home in Glen Head. The students passed 100 books, grade by grade, from the old library to the new building on Friday, Oct. 10. “Our job as teachers and educators in the field is to always make them good community members and service members,” said Glen Head Principal Tom Sheehan.
Glen Cove resident urges school board to open up comment period
Resident Janet Blatt said community members should be able to name individuals during public comment. The Glen Cove Board of Education reviewed its goals for the current school year and discussed its public comment regulations at its Wednesday, Oct. 8, meeting. Superintendent Alexa Doescher said the district’s five priorities in the classroom this year are literacy, diversity, attendance, assessment data, and student participation in conversation.
Oyster Bay Metro Physical Therapy location celebrates grand opening
When Richard Pisacone started working at Metro Physical Therapy & Aquatic Therapy in 2019, there were approximately 15 locations. Six years later, as he steps into his role as clinical director at Metro’s newest clinic in Oyster Bay, there are over 50. “I’ve fallen in love with the job from the start. It’s just something I feel natural at,” Piscone said. The Oyster Bay location, at 169 Pine Hollow Road in Oyster Bay, opened in early March and celebrated its ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Jericho’s Tony Pan wins New York Times high school photojournalism contest
Tony Pan, a Jericho high schooler, poses with his photo in the New York Times. When Tony Pan was in middle school, he took his dad’s old camera out of the attic so he could document a family trip to Tokyo. Now, as a junior at Jericho High School, he won the New York Times Summer Academy Photojournalism Contest, besting over 1,000 photo submissions. “Knowing that my work is seen, and that my work is valued out there, has been reassuring,” he said.
Physical Therapist Patty Vieira celebrates over 30 years of health service
Patricia “Patty” Vieira reflects on her career during October, known as National Physical Therapy Month. When Patricia “Patty” Vieira was in high school, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, but it wasn’t until her high school guidance counselor recommended that she volunteer as a physical therapist that she made it a reality. Now, after over 30 years in the field, Vieira is celebrating October as National Physical Therapy Month as a home care specialist at VNS Health.
Inwood man charged with the murder of his brother
Anthony Iacomino, 46, is charged with murder in the second degree, Nassau County police said. An Inwood man is charged with murder after an alleged domestic assault between him and his brother on Monday, Oct. 6, in Inwood, Nassau County police said. Police said officers responded to a residence on Wahl Avenue, where they found a 52-year-old man who was “unresponsive with blunt force trauma.” The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by a county police medic, police said.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s Woodbury facility gets advanced cancer research technology
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s Genome Research Center in Woodbury purchased an advanced preclinical X-ray radiotherapy system to treat various cancers with funding that included a $250,000 state grant secured by state Assembly Member Charles Lavine. “This tool is an excellent way to bridge that gap between the lab and the clinic,” said Scott Lyons, a research associate professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Sea Cliff recognized as Climate Smart Community by state program
The Village of Sea Cliff has showcased a strong commitment to environmental activism, earning a bronz medal in the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Program, which recognizes municipalities that are committed to “climate leadership.” “The Climate Smart Communities program presents a wonderful road map and lots of opportunities.,” said the village’s Deputy Mayor Nick Pinto, who is also a member of the Sea Cliff Environmental Conservation Commission.
Crime Blotter 10.9
A 54-year-old woman died after she was hit by car in Freeport on Tuesday, Sept. 30, Nassau County police said. Police said Adriana Monsalve, 54, of Freeport, was struck on Mill Road, at the intersection of Buffalo Street, by a pick-up truck operated by an 82-year-old man. Police said she suffered “serious injuries” and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was in critical condition before succumbing to her injuries. She was pronounced dead by a hospital physician, police said.
Sea Cliff Mini Mart draws 12,000 to downtown for day of arts, crafts, activities
There was something for everyone at the 61st annual Mini Mart, where thousands of attendees strolled through the streets of Sea Cliff and explored handmade goodies by over 200 vendors on Sunday, Oct. 5. The festival, which highlights local artists and designers, has become a hallmark of the North Shore. “It’s a really cherished tradition,” said Roger Hill, president of the North Shore Kiwanis Club. The event brings approximately 12,000 to Sea Cliff’s downtown each year.
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