Month: March 2024

The man continues to improve, doctors said. Organs from genetically engineered pigs one day may make dialysis obsolete. View original article Contributor: Roni Caryn Rabin

WASHINGTON — An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U.S. diplomats and other government employees who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed “Havana syndrome, ” researchers reported Monday. The National Institutes of Health’s nearly five-year study offers no explanation for symptoms including headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking and … Read more

The studies, pulled because of copied data, illustrate the sluggishness of scientific publishers to address serious errors, experts said. View original article Contributor: Benjamin Mueller

Cases this year have already topped the total in 2023. Unvaccinated travelers account for most infections. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli

A number of case studies published after recent total solar eclipses highlight the importance of safe viewing. View original article Contributor: Gina Kolata

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, or GOLD, is the world’s preeminent COPD research and advocacy organization. Founded in 1997 in collaboration with the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization, one of GOLD’s stated aims is to “improve prevention and treatment of this lung disease.” In its 2023 global … Read more

The increase comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to limit access to mifepristone, a key abortion drug. View original article Contributor: Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff