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Brown skuas and giant petrels rarely make landfall. When they were found in WA, scientists feared ‘bad news’ for wildlife
The H5N1 virus has spread to every continent. Multiple cases are confirmed in Australia, including a brown skua and giant petrel f
topicWhat if the secret to a healthier ageing brain has been sitting in your fruit bowl all along? Study finds
Research indicates that higher vitamin C levels in older adults correlate with more gray matter and stronger brain connectivity. A
topicHeavy pollen counts fueling allergy season in Central New York, doctor says
High pollen levels are causing a severe allergy season in Central New York. Dr. Haidy Marzouk links this growth to a snowy winter
topicAustralia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case
A suspected positive case of H5 bird flu was identified in New South Wales. A dead giant petrel was found by a member of the publi
topicAn 83-year-old trainer’s strength training formula for the over-65s
Various programs exist to help older adults build strength and mobility. These range from brief daily bodyweight routines to struc
topicHow drugs like Ozempic are messing with people’s smell and taste
Recent analysis suggests that long-term use of GLP-1 medications for diabetes increases the risk of smell and taste disturbances.
topicScientists Solve a 30-Year Mystery Behind Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers have found the link between a known genetic signal and an immune response that disables the body's inflammation contro
topicRare tick-borne virus left New Hampshire man critically ill, "nonverbal"
John Reagan, 66, is hospitalized in Boston after a tick bite caused a rapid neurological decline. The Powassan virus left the reti
World-first burn treatment shows ‘remarkable’ results in Canadian patient
Experts at Hamilton Health Sciences used a novel biological treatment to save the face of a young woman. The patient suffered seve
topicAddiction to ultraprocessed foods is rising in the United States. Are you in danger?
Ultra-processed foods may create powerful urges similar to those caused by opioids, nicotine, or alcohol. These foods are viewed a
topicPrediabetes: 3 lifestyle changes lower chronic disease risk by 21%
Intensive lifestyle interventions including low-fat diets and regular exercise lower the risk of multiple chronic conditions for a
topicA new study rewrites the history of the plague
Researchers found evidence of the plague in prehistoric graves near Lake Baikal. This discovery dates the disease to about 5,500 y
topicRare tick disease poses a danger in Minnesota lakes area
The rare tick-borne Powassan virus is spreading more frequently across the U.S. Experts suggest warmer weather may be contributing
topicZero sugar, more problems? Study reveals surprising gut health effects
Research presented at ENDO 2026 indicates that removing sucrose entirely from a low-fat diet can disrupt gut bacteria. In mice, th
topicRabid bat and human exposure confirmed in Shawano County. What are the symptoms?
A bat in Shawano County tested positive for rabies after biting a 6-year-old girl in Tigerton. The child is currently receiving ra
topicAn experimental fentanyl vaccine showed promise in an early-stage trial
Scripps Research developed a vaccine to prevent fentanyl overdoses. The treatment works by stopping opioids from crossing the bloo
topicUS Sends Experimental Ebola Drug to Congo
The United States is providing experimental antibody treatments to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. These efforts supp
topicAI model helps some patients get diagnoses after years of uncertainty: Study
Researchers from Boston Children's Hospital and OpenAI used the o3 reasoning model to identify 18 new diagnoses. The study analyze
topicRhode Island man diagnosed with Powassan disease
The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed a resident in Providence County contracted the Powassan virus. The man is in his 6
topicStudy Reveals Optimal Number of Daily Steps to Offset Sitting Down
A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine identifies a five-minute walk every hour as an effective way to counter the effe
topicJamestown Canyon virus detected in Charlotte
State health officials found Jamestown Canyon virus in mosquitoes collected in Charlotte. This marks the first detection of a mosq
topicYounger Generations Are Aging Faster
Recent studies indicate that Gen Z and Millennials are aging biologically faster than previous generations. This accelerated aging
topicResearch shows weight-loss drugs may also reduce cancer risk
Researchers are studying whether GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy can treat or prevent certain cancers. These medic
topicNew Research Pinpoints Hidden Brain Trigger That Causes Autism, Changing How We Understand The Condition
Scientists have found that autism may consist of at least two biologically distinct subtypes. These are defined by different patte