Australian Sea Lion First Confirmed to Die from Bird Flu
South Australia confirmed the first bird flu death in an Australian sea lion, with Environment Minister Emily Bourke stating the animal succumbed to H5 after surviving a shark…
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Ozempic Linked to 7% Hair Loss Risk in Men
Men genetically predisposed to male-pattern baldness face a 7% increased risk of hair loss when using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, according to a study…
Emma Gatewood completed the Appalachian Trail alone in 1955
A 67-year-old woman hiked the entire Appalachian Trail alone in 1955, carrying a 17-pound sack, sleeping under a shower curtain, and wearing canvas sneakers.
Women With GD Diagnosed With T2D 13 Years Earlier
Women who experience gestational diabetes (GD) during pregnancy are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) on average 13 years earlier than women without such a history, according…
Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth
Millions of people unknowingly suffer from bruxism—the repetitive clenching or grinding of teeth—with some dentists reporting an increase in young people affected.
Rare Breast Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Initially Mimics Adenomyoepithelioma
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the breast is an extremely rare, low-grade malignancy accounting for less than 0.1 percent of all breast diagnoses.
Columbia University Study Reveals Hidden Risks in Human Embryo Gene Editing
A study published on Sept. 9 in Nature by researchers at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has revealed that while cutting-edge base…
US Uses Sentinel Chickens to Track Early West Nile Virus Surge
Public health agencies across the United States are utilizing sentinel chicken flocks to track an early surge in West Nile virus activity.
Massachusetts Raises West Nile Risk to Moderate After 7th Human Case
Massachusetts health officials have raised West Nile virus risk levels to moderate across 10 Berkshire County communities and most of the state following the confirmation of the…
Blueberry and Grape Compound May Help Muscle Cells Break Down Excess Fat
Researchers in Japan have discovered that pterostilbene, a natural compound found in blueberries and grapes, can trigger muscle cells to break down excess fat.
Lettuce and Tobacco Engineered to Grow Iron-Rich Meat Protein
Researchers have successfully engineered lettuce and tobacco plants to produce myoglobin, a key animal protein responsible for meat’s red color, savory flavor, and nutritional…
U. grad with stage 4 cancer heads to D.C. to push for clinical trial access
Following a stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis during his final year at the University of Utah, Joseph Mutalwa is traveling to Washington to urge lawmakers to increase research…