Health
Deadly Snake Venom Is No Match for This New Synthetic Antibody
Scientists have created a treatment that targets a toxin produced by cobras, mambas and kraits, laying the foundation for a future universal antivenom against snake bites, according to new research
Boiling Tap Water Could Help Remove 80 Percent of Its Microplastics, Study Suggests
Minerals in some tap water can capture tiny plastic particles when the water is boiled, making them easier to filter away, according to a new study
CDC Considers Dropping Five-Day Covid Isolation Guideline
While no official decision has been made, symptomatic patients might be able to stop isolating if they are fever-free for 24 hours and are beginning to feel better under the proposed change
This Remotely Controlled Robot Will Conduct a Simulated Surgery on the International Space Station
Robot surgeons could treat astronauts on long space missions—but they could also be used on Earth in places where surgeons aren't present, such as rural areas or war zones
Oregon Resident Catches Rare Case of Plague, Likely From Their Cat
The patient was treated during the earlier stages of disease, so the community faces little risk, according to health officials
After Police Kill Unarmed Black People, Black Americans Lose Sleep, Study Finds
New research draws a link between unequal exposure to police violence and lack of sleep for Black adults
Why Do Women Get More Autoimmune Diseases? Study of Mice Hints at Answers
Four in five people with an autoimmune disease are women. New research points to an RNA molecule involved in silencing one of their X chromosomes as a potential culprit
Which Dogs Live the Longest? Scientists Say Small and Long-Nosed Canines Outlive Others
A new study of more than 500,000 dogs in the United Kingdom adds more nuance to our understanding of their life expectancy based on breed, size, face shape and other factors
Syphilis Cases in the U.S. Are the Highest Since 1950
Diagnoses of the sexually transmitted infection rose by nearly 80 percent between 2018 and 2022, according to a new report from the CDC
Plagues That Ravaged the Roman Empire Were Linked to Periods of Cold Weather
The changing climate may have had ripple effects that made people more susceptible to disease, new research suggests
People Drink Less Wine When Bars Remove the Largest Glass, Study Finds
The simple change could help reduce alcohol consumption and improve health at the population level, U.K. researchers say
Scientists Find Indicators in Blood Linked to Long Covid, Hinting at Future Treatments
One part of the immune system appeared to be overly active in long Covid patients in a small study, a finding researchers hope could help diagnose or treat the condition
DNA From the Ocean's 'Twilight Zone' Could Lead to New Lifesaving Drugs, Scientists Say
Researchers catalogued the genes of more than 300 million groups of marine bacteria, viruses and fungi in hopes that the database could lead to breakthroughs in medicine, energy and agriculture
Ancient DNA From Eurasian Herders Sheds Light on the Origins of Multiple Sclerosis
Genetic variants linked to the risk of MS were brought to Europe during a migration around 5,000 years ago, a new study finds—and they might have helped herders survive
The Eight Coolest Inventions From the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show
A solar-powered electric vehicle, an at-home “multiscope,” an office bike that charges your devices and more were unveiled at the annual Las Vegas trade show
What Newly Digitized Records Reveal About the Tuskegee Syphilis Study
The archival trove chronicles the extreme measures administrators took to ensure Black sharecroppers did not receive treatment for the venereal disease
A Lesser-Known Psychedelic Drug Shows Promise for PTSD Treatment
Ibogaine, derived from a central African shrub, has been used in rituals for two millennia. But in a small study, it appeared to reduce symptoms of PTSD among veterans
Meet 'Hercules,' the Largest Male Funnel-Web Spider Ever Found
Despite belonging to the most venomous arachnid species on Earth, the spider will be using his bite for good in a program to produce antivenom
These Ants Can Diagnose and Treat Their Comrades' Infected Wounds
Matabele ants in sub-Saharan Africa often sustain injuries while hunting termites—and their survival strategy may help humans fight infections, too
Engineers Design a Vibrating Pill for Weight Loss That Could Create a Feeling of Fullness
The capsule is the size of a multivitamin, and in an experiment with pigs, it appeared to reduce the animals' appetites
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