Health

Medical Research, Public Health, Healthcare Systems and Pharmaceuticals and Biotech.

  1. A $4.15 million construction contract was approved for upgrades to a public health facility. Work is set to begin in May 2025, according to reports.

  2. Chinese researchers developed a multivalent mRNA vaccine candidate showing 100% survival in mice against multiple Ebola strains, according to a study.

  3. Automated beehives are expanding in US agriculture, with over 300,000 units deployed, reducing colony collapse rates to 8%, according to Beewise.

  4. Phishing emails falsely claim recipients are heirs to unclaimed estates, with scams causing over $86 million in losses in 2023, according to reports.

  5. A rally in Sacramento on May 4, 2026, urged support for SB 895, a proposed $23 billion bond for science and health research, according to organizers.

  6. Current AI models, based on transformer architecture, show limited automation in the Global South, with benefits concentrated in wealthier regions.

  7. Polycystic ovary syndrome has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, reflecting its broader characteristics, according to The Lancet.

  8. The Supreme Court has extended access to mifepristone via mail and telehealth until at least May 14, 2026, according to reports.

  9. Field trials in Illinois and Iowa assess tillage and cover crop practices. Researchers study their effects on soybean yields and soil health.