With their primary goal to advance scientific knowledge, most scientists are not trained or incentivized to think through the societal implications of the technologies they are developing. Even in genomic medicine, which is geared...
Every medical intervention comes with both benefits and risks. For vaccinations, the benefits greatly outweigh any potential hazards in most people.The new COVID-19 vaccines based on mRNA Technology are no exception. But one risk associated...
Walmart has recalled almost 10,000 cases of “Great Value” brand apple juice after they were found to contain potentially harmful amounts of inorganic arsenic. The recall applies to products sold in 25 states, Puerto Rico and the...
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may preferentially use a "back door" into cells to infect the brain, a new mouse study suggests.The finding could partly explain why many people have neurological symptoms such as fatigue,...
Although wheelchair users, visually impaired people and others with mobility and physical disabilities need consistent exercise, it’s often hard for them to work out. In many cases, they can’t get access to “adaptive” exercise...
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, spent time in the hospital after being infected with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson confirmed Saturday.Fauci is expected to make a full...
The gene-editing tool CRISPR enabled a groundbreaking new treatment for sickle-cell disease, and in the future, scientists anticipate that it could be used to tackle cancer, forms of inherited blindness, various superbug infections...
On the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19 cases, Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.U.S. households will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests when the...
Since CRISPR was first conceived as a gene-editing tool in 2012, scientists have seen its awesome potential.It promises to revolutionize the treatment of genetic disorders. It's being used to genetically engineer pig organs for transplant...
A disability rights organization filed a federal class action lawsuit on Thursday against a suburban New York county, alleging that its ban on wearing face masks in public violates the U.S. Constitution and discriminates against people...
Have you noticed someone getting shorter as the years slip by? Some people may start hunching over and even get a few inches shorter. So what makes us shrink as we age? It turns out that it's a combination of our bones "eating"...
People line up to purchase the fresh produce at Green Junction Farmstead, Aug. 24, 2024, in Clifton. The farm open its store on Saturdays from 10 am to noon during the warmer months of the year. (Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun) When...
Chances are, at least one person you know—and probably many people you know—have caught COVID-19 this summer. Ever since the “FLiRT” variants emerged this spring, the U.S. has been hit with one new variant after another, leading...
The world is facing an ever-increasing threat from bacteria evolving resistance to known antibiotics, rendering the essential drugs ineffective. But now, researchers are exploring promising new treatment strategies, with the aim of...
Amid an ongoing surge, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 respiratory disease season.The new shots, made by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, are largely the same as the...
A hard workout can come back to haunt you. When you wake up the next morning and try to get out of bed, everyday motions like rolling over and standing up can make your muscles whine in pain. You might have wanted to exercise again,...
Due to the elevated risk of mosquito-borne diseases in Rhode Island and neighboring states, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Mosquito Borne Disease...
Air pollution is the world’s second-largest cause of death globally, leading to 8.1 million premature deaths annually from lung cancer, heart disease, and emphysema, among other diseases. Regular forest fires are a reminder for many...
You’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover or a leopard by its spots—but you can absolutely judge cottage cheese by its curds. That’s what I’ve always done, wrinkling my nose in disgust at the mere idea of digging into...
This morning, I made scrambled eggs on a $129 frying pan.Most of my cookware costs a fraction of that. For years, I bought pots and pans at T.J. Maxx or other discount stores. The frying pan I used most frequently sells on Amazon...
Adults with Long COVID can experience a slew of different symptoms, but some are more common than others. Intense fatigue, crashes after mental or physical effort, brain fog, shortness of breath or coughing that won’t go away, and...
