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Person in Texas contracts virulent strain of bird flu after contact with cattle, in second known US case
A person in Texas has been diagnosed with a highly virulent strain of bird flu, the first such case since ...
‘Diet weed’: More than 10% of high school seniors take ‘loophole’ legal drug delta-8 THC. What are the consequences?
Delta-8 THC, sometimes referred as "diet weed" or "weed lite," is unregulated in many states thanks to a loophole in ...
Should the US ban Chinese genomics companies? Fears rise about genetically-targeted ‘ethnic’ bioweapons
Intel officials have warned China is grabbing U.S. genetic info that could be used to create targeted bioweapons ...
Should you write by hand or type up your notes? Here’s how writing methods affect learning and memory
Typing may be faster than writing by hand, but it’s less stimulating for the brain, according to research published Friday ...
Peanut butter toothpaste? Daily dose of trace amount of nuts could help adults overcome severe allergies
Two dozen adults safely tolerated a toothpaste with trace amounts of peanut protein in an early-stage trial ...
RFK, Jr. accuses drug companies of ignoring chronic diseases and focusing on ‘money-making infectious diseases’ like measles and COVID, vows to reverse NIH policies if elected
RFK Jr. has suggested without evidence that researchers and pharmaceutical companies are driven by profit to neglect chronic conditions ...
Are you trying to become a vegetarian? Genetics may influence whether you stick with it
Have you ever tried to be vegetarian but found it too difficult to stop eating meat? Your genes could be ...
Exposed but never caught COVID? Lucky genes may protect you
Researchers found that people who carry a genetic variant of a protein found on cell surfaces are less likely to ...
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey joins vaccine-rejecting crusade, shares video from Democratic presidential candidate and anti-vax activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Jack Dorsey, the head of Block Inc. and a co-founder of Twitter, posted two videos [recently] featuring presidential candidate Robert ...
Mind-reading brain implants: 40-year-old paralyzed man can now walk, climb stairs and more
A 40-year-old man whose legs are paralyzed is able to climb stairs, move over ramps and switch from standing to ...
Mediterranean diet: Eating vegetables, nuts, whole grains and fish may reduce dementia risk — even for those with genetic predispositions
A diet that is rich in seafood, fruit, vegetables, nuts and olive oil may lower the risk of dementia, a ...
Autism diagnoses tripled in the 2000s. More accurate assessments, genetics and environmental factors likely culprits
New research suggests doctors have improved at identifying autism, especially among children with average or above-average IQs. But that doesn't ...
Can psilocybin — the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms — help smokers quit?
Can psychedelics help smokers quit? The National Institutes of Health wants to know the answer, and to find out, they’ve awarded ...
Here comes COVID winter 3. What can we expect?
Hospitals nationwide are preparing for another winter with Covid — the first one that's also expected to include high levels ...
Shadow of the AIDS crisis hangs over emerging monkeypox threat
As cases of monkeypox surge around the globe, four pioneers of the AIDS activist movement watch in awe and with ...
Loss of smell is a common symptom of Alzheimer’s, not just COVID. Do these diseases share cognitive symptoms too?
One of the stranger symptoms of Covid — the loss of the sense of smell — is a symptom that, ...
Another knock on processed food? New study suggests excessive amounts could feed cognitive decline
Eating highly processed foods like instant noodles, sugary drinks or frozen meals may be linked to a faster rate of ...
How agriculture and climate change are shrinking the global insect population
The combination of climate change and heavy agriculture is having a profound impact on the abundance and diversity of insects, ...
Why the COVID cult of ivermectin won’t die
The rise of the ivermectin cult is one of the most nonsensical storylines — in a sea of nonsensical storylines ...
Even COVID researchers were not insulated from harassment and death threats
Nearly 2 in 5 Covid-19 researchers reported they had been harassed since the pandemic began, according to a new survey ...
WHO says Pfizer vaccine anecdotally linked to tinnitus hearing loss
The World Health Organization is examining rare reports of hearing loss and other auditory issues following Covid-19 vaccinations. In a ...
How should states use huge influx of money from legal marijuana sales?
More than $3 billion in marijuana revenue was generated in 2021. A handful of states over the last four years have ...
‘Paper terrorism’: Parents opposed to school mask mandates use sham legal claims to intimidate teachers
Teachers and staff members of her school district in Bethalto, Illinois, a small town outside of St. Louis, were suddenly ...
Difficulty losing weight on diets? Your metabolism works against you
Many people trying to shed pounds have seen their diets stall after a certain amount of weight loss. A new ...
Did you lose your sense of smell or taste after catching COVID? Blame it on part on your genes
A study published [January 17] in the journal Nature Genetics identified a genetic risk factor associated with the loss of ...
‘Critical Race Theory’ critics set sights on suicide prevention programs, claiming they ‘indoctrinate’ students
At a September school board meeting in Southlake, Texas, a parent named Tara Eddins strode to the lectern during the ...
Republicans threaten to challenge the Biden administration’s January 4 private sector COVID vaccine mandate
Employers in the private sector will have two months to ensure their workers are fully vaccinated or tested weekly under ...
China’s latest Twitter disinformation claim: COVID caused by Maine lobsters imported to Wuhan
Zha Liyou, the Chinese consul general in Kolkata, India, tweeted an unfounded claim that Covid-19 could have been imported to ...
