Month: May 2024

Biodiversity loss, global warming, pollution and the spread of invasive species are making infectious diseases more dangerous to organisms around the world. View original article Contributor: Emily Anthes

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when medicines used to fight infections lose their effectiveness because the organisms they target – whether bacteria, fungi, viruses or parasites – have evolved or acquired adaptations to survive. In 2019, AMR was directly responsible for about 1.27 million deaths globally. Sustained action is required to curb inappropriate use of antibiotics, … Read more

In a dramatic example of government yielding to public opinion the Senate has introduced legislation to legalize cannabis on the federal level. Though passage before the November election is unlikely, this long overdue legislative action seeks to update a statute stemming [pun intended] from marijuana’s demonized image as depicted in the 1936 documentary film “Reefer … Read more

A government report has issued fresh projections on how long the trust funds for Social Security and Medicare will last. View original article Contributor: Scott Sowers, Julie Weil

How to understand claims like ‘no cholesterol’ and ‘gluten free’ on products. View original article Contributor: Sally Wadyka

The use of the high-frequency sound waves is also being adapted to treat Alzheimer’s disease, tumors and psychiatric disorders. View original article Contributor: David Ovalle