Scientists have transplanted human brain cells into the brains of baby rats, where the cells grew and formed connections. It’s part of an effort to better study human brain development and diseases affecting this most complex of organs, which makes us who we are but has long been shrouded in… Read More
Concerns grow as cholera spreads through Haiti’s prisons
A nonprofit organization on Tuesday called on Haiti’s government to release certain inmates amid a swift rise in cholera cases throughout the country’s severely crowded prison system and dwindling supplies of clean water. Health through Walls, which provides medical care to prisoners in Haiti, noted that not only inmates are… Read More
Ron DeSantis’ wife celebrates some really good news
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis has beaten her breast cancer, and she and Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated in a new campaign ad released this week. The first lady’s diagnosis was made public last October. The governor said she finished chemotherapy treatments in January, calling it a “big milestone.” Eerie WW2… Read More
This fall, gardeners are growing their own garlic
I was surprised to learn recently that, according to Google Trends data gathered by AllAboutGardening.com, the most popular fall-planted crop in the United States is…. garlic. My guess would have been kale. Possibly beets. Maybe Brussels sprouts. But garlic? Sponsored: [REVEALED] Three Foods with BP-improving nutrients Inspired, I conducted my… Read More
Telemedicine, popular during COVID-19, is now waning
Telemedicine exploded in popularity after COVID-19 hit, but limits are returning for care delivered across state lines. That complicates follow-up treatments for some cancer patients. It also can affect other types of care, including mental health therapy and routine doctor check-ins. Over the past year, nearly 40 states and Washington,… Read More
Prosecutor says nurse poisoned 2 babies with insulin
A hospital neonatal nurse in Britain accused of killing seven babies and trying to kill 10 others poisoned two infants deliberately with insulin, a British prosecutor said Monday. Lucy Letby, 32, has been charged with murder in the deaths of five baby boys and two girls, and the attempted murder… Read More
Assisted suicide fight breaks out internationally
Activists calling for the decriminalization of assisted suicide in the Netherlands took the Dutch government to court Monday, arguing that its ban on helping a person end their life breaches human rights. The case at The Hague District Court is the latest legal battle in a long-running debate around end-of-life… Read More
New survey finds hardly any progress against US teen vaping
The latest government study on teen vaping suggests there’s been little progress in keeping e-cigarettes out of the hands of kids. The data seems to show more high school students vaping, with 14% saying they had done so recently, according to survey results released Thursday. In last year’s survey, about… Read More
North Dakota lineman, 49, signs up for first year of college football
When North Dakota State College of Science suffered a heartbreaking loss in early September — foiled at the goal line as time expired in a jolt to their national championship ambitions — it was a backup defensive lineman who stepped forward with a pep talk to lift the locker room…. Read More
‘Best before’ labels earn scrutiny amid concerns over food waste
As awareness grows around the world about the problem of food waste, one culprit in particular is drawing scrutiny: “best before” labels. Manufacturers have used the labels for decades to estimate peak freshness. Unlike “use by” labels, which are found on perishable foods like meat and dairy, “best before” labels… Read More
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