Cyclospora outbreak cases top 1,000 in Michigan and Ohio
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea. Nearly 1,000 people have been diagnosed…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
Dr. Nadia Okoro
Science & Health Writer
Dr. Nadia Okoro holds a PhD in molecular biology and writes about medicine, public health and scientific research with an emphasis on evidence.
Credentials: PhD, Molecular Biology
ACA insurers propose double-digit premium hikes for 2027
A new analysis of early rate filings shows that Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing another year of double-digit premium increases…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
NHS Waiting Times in 2026: What the Data Shows and What Patients Can Do
NHS waiting lists remain stubbornly high despite government pledges. Here's the honest picture — and the practical options available to…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
Social Media and Teen Mental Health: What the Research Actually Says in 2026
Concern about social media's effect on young people is at an all-time high. But what does the science actually show — and where is there…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
Gut Health in 2026: What the Science Actually Supports (and What's Just Marketing)
Gut health has become a multi-billion-pound industry. But which claims are backed by solid evidence, and which are wellness industry noise?…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
Space Exploration in 2026: The Most Significant Year in Decades
From Moon missions to Mars ambitions and a new generation of space stations, 2026 is proving to be one of the most eventful years in…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
Australian Fintech Group CM Beyer Brings Alternative Lending Model to UK SMEs
The CM Beyer group is exporting a technology-driven, no-guarantee lending model from Australia to the UK through Credicorp, targeting…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
Opinion: The NHS Needs More Than Money — It Needs a Different Contract With Patients
Every NHS reform debate eventually comes down to funding. But the real crisis is a 20th-century model of passive patient care trying to…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
The Mediterranean Diet in 2026: What Four Decades of Research Has Established
No diet has more scientific evidence behind it than the Mediterranean. Here's what we actually know — and what the 2025 studies added to…
Dr. Nadia Okoro