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NYC's latest problem: rat urine and leptospirosis

Local infections had been hovering at around 5 cases per year. Now, there's over 20.

Woof Woof, Superbug? Our Pets Could Be Fueling Drug Resistance

It's not just humans and farm animals. Pets have a role to play as well.

The surprising reason why you should be more grateful, according to science

Getting rid of boredom may add new meaning to your life.

How antibody drug conjugates are changing the game of precision oncology

ADCs target cancer cells with precision, offering a promising advance in minimizing treatment side effects.

Eye implants may soon be used to treat diabetes

Researchers want to use the eye as a base to treat diabetes.

Working memory: the mind's "toss it" chair

Welcome to the fascinating world of working memory—an overlooked but essential aspect of our cognitive machinery. 

Researchers find rare genetic variants linked to left-handedness

The genetic lottery of handedness just got a little bit more complicated.

There's an outbreak of bird flu in cattle. Here's what you need to know

Bird flu has begun to infect dairy cows in the US. It's the first time time this has happened, and it poses tough questions.

Artificial sweeteners don't make you hungry. They may actually help reduce blood sugar levels

This may be particularly good news for diabetes patients.

This implantable battery powers itself exclusively with the body's own oxygen

The output is still very low, but for the first time we have something than can harness oxygen to power medical devices indefinitely.

The solar eclipse will likely lead to a spike in fatal car crashes. And it's not because of the daytime darkness

During the last total eclipse in 2017, there were 31% more fatal car crashes than on a usual day.

This AI can find billions of new antibiotics, even for superbugs that don't respond to treatments

Antibiotic discover is just one part of the rise of artificial intelligence in medicine.

Superspreaders: Humans pass twice as many viruses to animals as we catch from them

The findings challenge our understanding of zoonotic diseases and highlight our integral role in the ecosystem's viral exchange.

Thousand-year-old intact human brains baffle scientists. And there are thousands of them

This is no fluke. There are thousands of such brains well-preserved by natural processes.

Life-saving treatment for children worth $4.25 million is world's most expensive drug

Lenmeldy has changed the fate of dozens of children with a devastating genetic disease. But it comes at an outrageous price.

The bizarre world of people who see 'demonic' faces

Scientists used computer-generated images to illustrate how a rare condition distorts people's faces.

Archaeologists unearth mass grave with 1,000 skeletons believed to be plague victims

This mass grave has skeletons of men, women, and children arranged as if these people were buried in a rush, but why?

First successful pig liver transplant in human marks new era in medicine

The pig liver worked for ten days in the patient's body.

The human egg locks like Fort Knox after it's fertilized. Scientists finally find out how

This research could lead to new non-hormonal contraceptives and other insights into female fertility.

Exercise in a pill? New compounds may mimic the effects of physical activity

These compounds could help those who are physically unable to exercise.

Genetically modified cow makes milk with human insulin

Some dairy farms could turn into lifesaving insulin factories.

This man played the guitar as doctors removed a tumor from his brain  

Why would doctors ask a patient to play rock songs on the guitar while they open his skull and do surgery?

Running may not help lose weight — but it's very good for you long-term

Running is a fitness classic — and there's a good reason why.

Reusable water bottles have more bacteria than a toilet seat. Here's why you shouldn't fret

You really should wash your reusable bottle more.

Rats on cocaine show there's more to addiction than just dopamine

A new study challenges the conventional link between dopamine and drug abuse.

New biosensor can detect breast cancer in just five seconds using saliva — for just $5

The world is in dire need of an accessible and affordable breast cancer screening technology. Here is one that looks perfect.

Living near pubs, bars, and fast-food restaurants is bad for your heart

Exposure to ready-to-eat food outlets seems to be linked to a higher risk of heart failure.

Shocking study reveals 90% of tattoo inks contain unlisted, potentially harmful ingredients

The findings underscore the need for more regulatory oversight for tattoo inks.

Scientists make 3D-printed eye prosthetics that look and feel real

This is a faster digital method for crafting lifelike prosthetic eyes using 3D printing, promising enhanced comfort and appearance for users.

3D-printed implants are changing the game for orthopedic patients

Advances in 3D printing are finally showing the worth in healthcare.

There's a surprising gender gap when it comes to exercise — women get more for less

If you've ever needed a reason to work out — here it is.

If we don't want another pandemic, we should do our best to leave bats alone

Bats have the uncanny power to contain dangerous viruses without getting sick. However, if disturbed, the viruses in bats may jump on us.

The 4 signs you may suffer from burnout. Feeling drained? Take this online test

Norwegian researchers have devised a new tool that looks for signs of burnout.

Good tea requires good microbes — and great microbes can be made in a lab

Tea is just about to become even more delicious.

New method can detect ovarian cancer from urine samples

We're getting better and better at detecting this silent killer.

Humans are living longer than ever and the life expectancy gender gap is finally narrowing

Life expectancy is rising and is expected to continue doing so almost everywhere in the world. But is it really a good thing?

Why these volunteers were vaccinated against malaria using a box filled with 200 mosquitoes

An unconventional study may help researchers make the most effective malaria vaccine yet.

We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body

How many of these colors are you eating?

Is this a scam? Prescription drugs cost 3 times more in the U.S. than in other wealthy countries

You won't like what you hear.

Was Alzheimer's almost nonexistent in Greek and Roman times? Why this devastating disease may be a modern plague

A fresh look at ancient texts reveals a rare glimpse of dementia in history.

Pig brain survives outside body for hours. Are humans next?

Scientists kept a pig's brain alive outside its body for five hours, challenging the boundaries between life, technology, and the future of human consciousness."

Scientists document first cases of acquired Alzheimer's due to decades-old childhood treatment

New findings indicate old childhood growth hormone treatments may be linked to early onset Alzheimer's disease

How exercise can induce systemic metabolic benefits

Reducing the prevalence of metabolic disorders has never been more important. Thankfully, exercise may offer some help.

Old viruses, new life: Ancient genes inherited from viruses are crucial to human development

Viruses are not just dangerous invaders. Ancient viral legacy is likely key to early human development.

Goodbye, painful injections? Scientists reveal working oral insulin in tasty chocolate pill

If all goes well, it could hit the market in 2-3 years.

It's not just your brain: drugs and alcohol affect your genes too

Improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of addiction can change how researchers and clinicians approach treatments.

Scientists grow human retinas in the lab and what they found changes our understanding of color vision

New research finds a simple vitamin A derivative is the key to our extraordinary color perception.

Artificial Intelligence algorithm shows our tongues really are unique

No two tongues are alike and are distinctive enough to partly predict age and gender.

We're all drinking plastic. Shocking study finds a single bottle of water contains over 240,000 plastic fragments

Water bottles are filled with thousands of tiny plastic particles.

Hydroxychloroquine killed over 17,000 people during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Trump-recommended "cure" turned out to be a big problem -- and killed a lot of people.

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