Health
An Invasive Tick That Can Clone Itself Is Spreading Across the U.S., Threatening Livestock
Researchers documented three cows in Ohio killed by Asian longhorned ticks, which can lay up to 2,000 eggs without needing to mate
Scientists Created a Monkey With Two Different Sets of DNA
So-called "chimeric" monkeys could help scientists understand human diseases and aid in conservation efforts, but the research raises ethical questions
Hundreds of Dogs Across the U.S. Are Falling Ill With Unknown Respiratory Illness
Researchers are not sure whether a virus or bacteria is causing the pets' ailments
From the Governor's Mansion to the White House and Beyond, Rosalynn Carter Was a Tireless Advocate for the Vulnerable
Smithsonian experts reflect on the life and legacy of the former first lady, who died Sunday at age 96
Women Now Live Nearly Six Years Longer Than Men in the United States
Disparities from Covid-19 and opioid overdose deaths are major contributors to the widening gap, according to a new study
Are Psychedelics the Future of Eating Disorder Treatment?
The drugs have been shown to reduce depression and anxiety symptoms and make individuals more flexible in their thinking
Here's What Causes Fainting, According to New Research
Scientists have discovered a pathway between the heart and brain in mice that appears to be involved during loss of consciousness
Surgeons Perform World's First Whole Eyeball Transplant on Arkansas Veteran
The patient, who suffered a severe electrical accident in 2021, currently has no vision in the transplanted eye, but doctors say he's recovering well
Modern Medicine Traces Its Scientific Roots to the Middle Ages
Contrary to popular belief, early medieval doctors relied on rational deduction to understand and treat disease
Millions More Smokers Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer—Even if They Quit Long Ago
The American Cancer Society released new guidance on who should get yearly scans for lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death around the world
Archaeologists Discover Centuries-Old Prosthetic Hand in Germany
Used by a man between 30 and 50 years old, the four prosthetic fingers date to between 1450 and 1620
Gene-Editing Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease Moves Closer to Approval
FDA advisors said the benefits seem to outweigh any possible risks, and the agency will decide whether to approve it by December 8
Health Care Workers Are Burning Out, CDC Says
Depression, anxiety and harassment of health professionals have risen beyond crisis levels, per a new report from the agency
'Extremely Rare' Case of Locally Acquired Dengue Fever Detected in California
Officials say the risk of exposure to the virus, which is spread by mosquito bites, is very low for residents
Cruise Passengers Win Lawsuit After Covid Outbreak on Ship in 2020
The Ruby Princess, which launched from Australia in the early days of the pandemic, was linked to 662 cases of Covid-19 and 28 deaths
New Devices Could Change the Way We Measure Blood Pressure
Embedded in a cellphone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension
Eating Red Meat Is Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk, New Study Finds
Reducing daily intake of beef, lamb and pork could reduce your risk of developing the disease, researchers say
Genetically Modified Silkworms Can Produce Spider Silk That's Stronger Than Kevlar
The sturdy, biodegradable fibers could one day be used for surgical sutures or armored vests
What's Really the Average Human Body Temperature?
Long thought to be 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, the measurement is highly personal and varies depending on time of day, among other factors, new research finds
Editing Chicken Genes Could Slow the Spread of Bird Flu, Study Suggests
Using CRISPR technology, researchers edited a protein gene that increased chickens' resistance to the virus. But the process is far from practical use
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