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Carlos Slim is dominating Mexican news on multiple fronts. The billionaire said the Bienestar pension for older adults is "totally irrational," sparking debate. He is presenting a project to restore Paseo de San Francisco in Puebla, though the city says it doesn't yet know the plan's scope. His foundation is also partnering with IMSS-Bienestar on a maternal health strategy set to reach 23 states by 2027, while his grandson Arturo Elías Slim married Paula Albarrán in Mexico City's Historic Center.
- 2Pregnant Women in ICE Detention Face Malnutrition and Fear●Raw Chicken, Malnutrition and Fear: Pregnancy in ICE Detention Camps
The Marshall Project reports on conditions for pregnant immigrant women held in ICE detention facilities in Texas, describing inadequate food — including undercooked chicken — poor nutrition and widespread fear among detainees. The investigation highlights concerns over medical care and treatment of expectant mothers in custody, drawing attention from readers discussing detention conditions and immigrant health.
- 3Dartmouth medical student advances Uganda malnutrition project remotely during Ebola outbreak▼Despite the 2026 Ebola Outbreak, Alexia Jones, MED’29, Advances Uganda Malnutrition Project Remotely
Alexia Jones, a Geisel School of Medicine student in the class of 2029, is continuing a malnutrition project in Uganda remotely despite the 2026 Ebola outbreak. The medical school is highlighting how the public health crisis has not stopped her work, which she is now coordinating from a distance rather than on the ground in Uganda.
- 4New Zealand funds digital community mental health projects▼NZ funds digital community mental health projects and more briefs
New Zealand is funding community-based digital mental health projects, according to a healthcare industry brief. The investment forms part of a wider push to expand access to mental health support through technology. Further details on the funding amounts and the specific projects selected were not provided in the brief.
- 5LSU's Project Wellness Club offers mental and physical health resources▼LSU’s Project Wellness Club provides students with resources for mental, physical health
Louisiana State University's Project Wellness Club is giving students access to resources covering both mental and physical health, according to LSU's student newspaper, The Reveille. The student-led initiative aims to connect classmates with support services and wellness programming on campus as concerns about student wellbeing continue to grow at universities nationwide.
- 612-month postdoc open in France on sleep and heatwaves●If you want apply for a 12-month postdoc in France, I am working on solutions to protect the sleep during heatwaves (e.g
A researcher in France is recruiting a 12-month postdoc to work on solutions protecting sleep during heatwaves. The position is tied to the CoolSleep project, which studies ways to counter the effects of summer heat on sleep among social housing tenants in France. Applications are open, and the call is circulating among academics interested in climate and health research.
- 7ERC Grant Targets Sex-Based Biology in Women's Heart Disease▼ERC Grant Targets Sex-Based Biology Behind Women’s Heart Disease
A European Research Council grant is funding research into the sex-based biological differences behind heart disease in women. Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death among women worldwide, yet research has historically focused on male patients. The project aims to uncover how biological sex affects heart disease mechanisms, paving the way for better diagnosis and treatment tailored to women.
- 8NEC joins EU-funded PREPAIR VAC pandemic preparedness project▼NEC contributes to AI powered Vaccine Design through the EU funded PREPAIR VAC Pandemic Preparedness Project
NEC says it will contribute AI-powered vaccine design capabilities to PREPAIR VAC, a pandemic preparedness project funded by the European Union. The announcement highlights the company's role in applying artificial intelligence to speed up vaccine development and strengthen Europe's readiness for future health emergencies.
- 9Yang: Amazon road debate misses what Brazilians want●# Brazil “Ultimately what people care about is access to education, sanitation and health,” said Yang. A road built thro
Yang argued that voters in Brazil ultimately prioritise access to education, sanitation and health services, so a road built through the Amazon to reach those services would be desirable to voters. She noted the project is criticised internationally for destroying parts of the rainforest, but said that outside criticism differs from local priorities.
- 10Postpartum Muscle Recovery Nutrition Market Projected Through 2036▼Postpartum Muscle Recovery Nutrition Market Size, Share, Trends 2036
Future Market Insights has released a forecast on the postpartum muscle recovery nutrition market, covering its projected size, share and trends through 2036. The report examines demand for products aimed at helping women rebuild muscle strength after childbirth, a segment gaining attention as postpartum health and recovery grow into commercial priorities for nutrition brands.
- 11Post-Cesarean Recovery Nutrition Market Projected Through 2036▼Post-Cesarean Recovery Nutrition Market Size, Share, Trends 2036
A new market report examines the post-cesarean recovery nutrition sector, covering its projected size, share, and trends through 2036. The analysis points to growing interest in specialised nutrition products aimed at women recovering from C-section deliveries, as maternal health awareness and demand for targeted recovery foods continue to expand globally.
- 12WHOOP and Samuel Ross unveil Layer 2 of PROJECT TERRAIN●WHOOP and Samuel Ross MBE Unveil Layer 2 of PROJECT TERRAIN
Wearable fitness technology company WHOOP and British designer Samuel Ross MBE have revealed Layer 2 of PROJECT TERRAIN, the next phase of their collaboration. The announcement, reported in US regional media, pairs WHOOP's health-tracking hardware with Ross's design language, extending a partnership that blends performance wearables with fashion-led product design. Details of what Layer 2 includes were not immediately spelled out in early coverage.
- 13Laredo breaks ground on $60 million UT education center expansion▼Laredo: Ground Broken on $60 million Expansion of UT Education and Research Center
Ground has been broken in Laredo, Texas, on a $60 million expansion of the University of Texas Education and Research Center. The project will enlarge the campus facility that serves education and research in the border city. Local officials and university representatives marked the start of construction at a groundbreaking ceremony, with the investment seen as a boost to higher education and health-related research opportunities in the region.
- 14Toxic 'forever chemicals' found across more of Tel Aviv's Sde Dov site●Toxic “forever chemicals” found in more areas of Tel Aviv’s Sde Dov development
Testing at Tel Aviv's Sde Dov development has found toxic 'forever chemicals' — persistent PFAS compounds — in additional areas of the former airport site being transformed into a major residential and commercial district. The findings expand the known contamination footprint and raise fresh questions about cleanup requirements, construction timelines, and health safeguards for the flagship waterfront project.