Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
England Reports 8.7% Below-Expected Deaths in Latest Mortality Surveillance Data
England recorded 8,956 deaths during the week ending 28 June 2026, representing 8.7% fewer deaths than expected. The UK's mortality…
Alternative Health Plans Surge as ACA Premium Tax Credits Expire
Enhanced ACA premium tax credits expired, driving 45% enrollment growth in alternative health plans including health sharing ministries and short-term…
Michigan’s Vaccine Education Requirement Reduced School Waivers Until COVID-19 Reversed Progress
Michigan's vaccine education requirement successfully reduced school waivers by 41% before COVID-19 reversed progress. The policy required parents to attend…
AI Drug Monitoring System Failed to Detect Months of Fentanyl Theft at Tennessee Hospital
AI-powered drug monitoring system Sentri7 failed to detect months of fentanyl theft at a Tennessee hospital, raising concerns about the…
Mobile NHS lung cancer screening detects 10,000 cases in supermarket car parks
NHS mobile lung cancer screening units operating in supermarket car parks have successfully detected 10,000 cases across England. The innovative…
Bananas in Berry Smoothies Cut Antioxidant Absorption by 84%, Study Finds
New research shows bananas can reduce antioxidant absorption from berry smoothies by 84%. The surprising discovery has implications for dietary…
Genetic Trade-off Between Youth and Longevity Discovered in Landmark Study
Scientists identify the vgll3 gene as a key regulator creating a fundamental trade-off between early-life advantages and long-term health. This…
UK Reports Sharp Summer COVID-19 Rise as Hospitalizations Jump 24% in One Week
COVID-19 hospitalizations in England jumped 24% in one week during late June 2026, defying typical summer respiratory illness patterns. UK…