News Above the Noise—Week of July 27, 2025
1. Gazans Face Mounting Hunger Crisis
A third of Gaza’s population is on the brink of starvation while thousands of aid trucks loaded with lifesaving food, water, and medical supplies sit lined up outside Gaza, according to NBC. Getting aid to Gaza’s starving population is a chaotic process with Israel controlling "almost every part of an aid distribution process plagued by bureaucracy, deadly attacks on civilians seeking food, and a bombing campaign that has escalated civil disorder." Overnight, Gazan officials reported 25 more killed, mostly by gunfire, while waiting for aid. For more, click here.
2. Women Join the Longevity Race
In a field that has largely been dominated by men, more female scientists and entrepreneurs are joining the quest for a longer, healthier life for women. With more money and more talent flowing into studying women's health and longevity, we’re moving closer and closer to understanding the vital role hormones and menopause play in women’s healthspans. Click here to learn more.
3. The Secret to Self-Control?
Hint: It’s not willpower. A friend who hits the gym every day at dawn, a colleague who handles chaos with ease—idols of willpower? Not so fast. Rather, experts argue the key is self-control. And thankfully for all of us, self-control is a skill you can learn. Click here for more.
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