Cases of syphilis hit dangerous record high, CDC says: Why it's not just another STD Cases of syphilis have hit record high numbers following a five-year trend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Feb 7, 2024 0 0
Exploring the unexpected long-term consequences of female fertility The constant remodeling of the organs of the female reproductive tract during the reproductive cycle leads to fibrosis and chronic inflammation over the years. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have ... Feb 7, 2024 0 11
Parents warned of killer fake pills laced with fentanyl The DEA has posted a chilling two-page warning to parents on fake pills—pills that can kill. The "One Pill/Can Kill" campaign kicks off with a warning that fentanyl "is a deadly synthetic opioid" pressed into bogus pills ... Feb 7, 2024 0 0
Psychedelic experiences linked with improved sexual function Magic mushrooms, LSD and other psychoactive compounds may help to improve sexual function for months after the psychedelic experience. Feb 7, 2024 0 102
Can an experimental cell phone app screen coughs for TB? Scientists say 'yes' What telltale features—many inaudible to the human ear—separate one kind of cough from another? Scientists are on the verge of finding out with a new machine learning tool aimed at identifying the signature sounds of ... Feb 7, 2024 feature 2 42
CDC warns of listeria outbreak tied to cheese, yogurt Two people have died and 23 have been hospitalized in a years-long outbreak of listeria illness that's finally been traced to one company's cheeses, yogurts and other dairy products. Feb 7, 2024 0 1
New technique could make human T cells 100 times more potent at killing cancer cells Scientists at the UC San Francisco (UCSF) and Northwestern Medicine may have found a way around the limitations of engineered T cells by borrowing a few tricks from cancer itself. Feb 7, 2024 0 148
New direct links discovered between the brain and its surrounding environment In a recent study of the brain's waste drainage system, researchers from Washington University in St. Louis, collaborating with investigators at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) discovered ... Feb 7, 2024 0 85
New research uncovers biological drivers of heart disease risk Over the past 15 years, researchers have identified hundreds of regions in the human genome associated with heart attack risk. However, researchers lack efficient ways to explore how these genetic variants are molecularly ... Feb 7, 2024 0 24
Venture capitalists are backing a 'steroid Olympics' to find out what happens when athletes are doped to the gills For many, elite sport is the quintessential human endeavor. It drives ferocious competition, captures unconditional tribal loyalty, and rewards the victors with fame and fortune. Feb 7, 2024 0 8
