Month: June 2024

Huge die-offs of elephant seals occurred after the virus gained nearly 20 troublesome new mutations, scientists found. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli

The National Academies said the condition could involve up to 200 symptoms, make it difficult for people to work and last for months or years. View original article Contributor: Pam Belluck

Carbon monoxide is a dangerous and silent killer. The colorless and odorless toxic gas kills hundreds of people every year and sickens thousands more, according to the U.S. Centers for … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:

Sarcopenia is something you need to know about and definitely avoid. Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs with aging. And it can start once … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:

Summer is on the horizon, making it the perfect time to discuss the importance of getting regular skin cancer screenings. If you’ve never had skin cancer, you should see your … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:

An independent group of experts expressed concerns that the data from clinical trials did not outweigh risks for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. View original article Contributor: Andrew Jacobs

The organ, from a genetically modified animal, failed because of a lack of blood flow, surgeons said, but did not appear to have been rejected by the body. View original article Contributor: Roni Caryn Rabin

Hendersonville, N.C. — A North Carolina aquarium that said it had a pregnant stingray with no male companion now says the fish has a rare reproductive disease. Thursday’s statement from the Aquarium and Shark Lab in Hendersonville did not say what disease the stingray, Charlotte, has or comment on the status of her pregnancy. The … Read more