Biologists know that animals that mature slowly tend to live longer, but they aren't sure why. A recent study of fruit flies by an Iowa State University research team sheds new light on the link between developmental timing ...
May 29, 2025
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Amid all the claims by celebrities, sportspeople and influencers about deliberate cold-water immersion, there is one undeniable truth: it is not a pleasant experience.
Apr 14, 2025
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Brain implants hold immense promise for restoring function in patients with paralysis, epilepsy and other neurological disorders. But a team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University has discovered that bacteria can ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Researchers at National Taiwan University have unveiled an innovative diagnostic tool that significantly improves the speed and accuracy of detecting bacterial infections. This technology is designed to enhance the sensitivity ...
Mar 12, 2025
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A new study led by a Georgia State University researcher finds that the opioid epidemic and rural homelessness are exacerbating each other with devastating consequences.
Jan 13, 2025
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A new U.K. study led by the University of Liverpool has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals.
Jan 9, 2025
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Florida's beaches draw thousands of tourists each year, in addition to residents who swim or surf in the ocean. Yet more often than the public realizes, fecal bacteria is present at high levels in some swimming areas.
Jan 6, 2025
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Health Canada has published a report from a group of experts tasked with reviewing the federal government's approach to scientific advice and coordination of pandemic research.
Nov 6, 2024
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Do you wash your hands every time you use the toilet? How about before you handle food? Be honest.
Oct 18, 2024
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Lyme disease is one of the most prevalent insect-borne diseases in the country, with far more cases reported each year than other diseases carried by mosquitoes, fleas and ticks, such as West Nile virus.
Sep 26, 2024
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