Iceland’s volcano eruptions may last decades
Scientists predict from geochemical data that Iceland is entering a new volcanic era that will…
Category: Health
Surprising phosphate finding in NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample
Early analysis of the asteroid Bennu sample returned by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has revealed dust…
CDC advisory panel opts for a go-slow approach on expanding usage of RSV vaccines
Makers of RSV vaccines for older adults saw their plans to try to expand usage…
FDA issues long-awaited draft guidance for enrolling more people of color in clinical trials
The Food and Drug Administration has drafted guidance aimed at getting drug companies and medical…
National Academies proposes reimagining health care to fix ‘fundamental flaws’ that underlie inequity
The nation’s longstanding racial and ethnic health inequities will not improve unless Congress steps in…
The Supreme Court appears set to reject Idaho’s near-total abortion ban
The Supreme Court appears ready to allow emergency abortions in Idaho, according to a document…
House panel proposes new strategy for Medicare to cover weight loss drugs Wegovy, Zepbound
WASHINGTON — As weight loss medications have exploded in popularity, a bill to allow Medicare…
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Biden’s use of bully pulpit to fight Covid misinformation
The Supreme Court on June 26 rebuffed states and anti-lockdown advocates who said the government…
Intellia says its CRISPR-based therapy can be redosed
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Three months into bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows, experts see deep-rooted problems in response
Three months since an outbreak of avian influenza in U.S. dairy cattle was declared, the…
World Drug Day report highlights spike in drug use, increased trafficking
The UN agency tackling crime and drug abuse (UNODC) released its annual World Drug Report…
Non-stop flight: 4,200 km transatlantic flight of the Painted Lady butterfly mapped
In October 2013 a researcher made a surprising discovery of Painted Lady Butterflies on the…
Your future medications could be personalized for you on a 3D printer
Scientists are helping to develop standards and safety protocols that would allow pharmacies to print…
Next platform for brain-inspired computing
Computers have come so far in terms of their power and potential, rivaling and even…
Wildfires increasingly threaten oil and gas drill sites, compounding potential health risks
More than 100,000 oil and gas wells across the western U.S. are in areas burned…
Telltale greenhouse gases could signal alien activity
If aliens modified a planet in their solar system to make it warmer, we’d be…
Minimizing Dementia Caregiver Burnout
In the 1960s, the Peace Corps created a public service campaign with the slogan: “It’s…
Exercise Is a Natural Sleep Aid
Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Do you wake up and find it…
News Briefs July 2024
Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk A study published in the…
Do Home Microbiome Tests Help Support Your Gut?
A growing number of home microbiome test kits come with big promises for what they…
Plant-Based Diet Not Linked to Hip Fracture
Long term consumption of a plant-based diet (lower or no intake of animal foods) was…
Ask the EN Experts July 2024
Got a sweet tooth? Use caution—too much sugar can wreak havoc on health, especially as…
Over three million preventable deaths per year due to alcohol and drug use
Over three million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption and drug use, a…
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Michigan launches first effort of its kind to detect silent bird flu infections in farmworkers
Michigan has led the nation in making inroads with its farmers as it has worked…
Journals issue corrections noting vaping researchers’ undisclosed ties to Juul
WASHINGTON — A journal published by the American Medical Association has corrected four articles from…
Standalone organ donor centers have sprouted all over the U.S. Do they work better than hospitals?
Not much sets the world of transplant medicine abuzz. But in the early 2000s, a…
Can screening for food insecurity make a difference for patients? The jury is out
When you get sick, your path to wellness depends on more than your health care….
One firm, two conflicting takes on Alnylam’s HELIOS-B
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WHO warns global health toll of alcohol remains ‘unacceptably high’
The global health toll of alcohol remains “unacceptably high” across the globe, the World Health…
Surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
Firearm violence is officially a public health crisis in the U.S. — Surgeon General Vivek…
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Despite risks, aspirin use remains high among older adults
New research shows that, in spite of recommendations discouraging use of aspirin in primary prevention…
Half the world now following doctors’ orders on cutting trans fats: WHO
A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans…
Facial recognition linked to close social bonds, not social butterflies
Do you have trouble recognizing faces, or do you never forget a face? The better…
New study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin
A study of 17 commonly used synthetic ‘forever chemicals’ has shown that these toxic substances…
A hidden treasure in the Milky Way — Astronomers uncover ultrabright x-ray source
Astronomers uncovered that a well-known X-ray binary, whose exact nature has been a mystery to…
How cells boost gene expression
The function of non-coding RNA in the cell has long been a mystery to researchers….
Carbon dioxide’s heavy stamp on temperature: Doubling CO2 may mean 7 to 14 degree increase
A doubling of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere could cause an increase in…
Star clusters observed within a galaxy in the early Universe
The history of how stars and galaxies came to be and evolved into the present…
Innovative 3D printing method streamlines multi-materials manufacturing
Researchers have developed a way to create complex devices with multiple materials — including plastics,…
Circulating microRNAs likely as effective as A1C for predicting type 2 diabetes in youth
Type 2 diabetes in young people ages 10 to 19 has more than doubled in…
Infant deaths increased after Texas banned abortion in early pregnancy
Since Texas’s ban on abortion went into effect, infant deaths in the state increased by…
STAT+: Oral ketamine tablets effective for treating depression, new study finds
The results of a randomized controlled trial published Monday showed oral ketamine tablets were safe…
The Supreme Court will consider state bans on gender-affirming care for minors
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday jumped into the fight over transgender rights, agreeing to…
The findings from Alnylam’s highly anticipated readout
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Bird flu snapshot: USDA secretary urges farmers to take protective measures
Bird flu snapshot: This is the second installment in a series of regular updates on…
Study identifies first drug therapy for sleep apnea
An international study shows new drug improves sleep, health in patients diagnosed with obesity and…
Simple test for flu could improve diagnosis and surveillance
Fewer than one percent of people who get the flu every year get tested, in…
Imaging technology captures how neurons communicate with new clarity
Insights from advanced imaging technology show how neurons communicate at the atomic level for the…
ChatGPT is biased against resumes with credentials that imply a disability — but it can improve
Researchers found that ChatGPT consistently ranked resumes with disability-related honors and credentials — such as…
How old is your bone marrow?
Our bone marrow the fatty, jelly-like substance inside our bones is an unseen powerhouse quietly…