Pneumonic Plague Infections in Modern Times Show the Black Death Isn’t Dead
Plague is often associated with Medieval history and the centuries-old Black Death epidemic, but a recent death in northern Arizona…
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In a first, an image shows a dying star exploded twice to become a supernova
For the first time, astronomers have spotted a star that exploded not once, but twice. A new image of a…
Why Tomatoes Are Becoming a Lot More Expensive
Food prices have been quickly climbing for years now, and now there’s another staple that could see prices soon shoot…
Protein signatures may one day tell brain diseases apart before symptoms
A large-scale study of proteins in blood and cerebrospinal fluid could pave the way for improved blood tests to diagnose…
How Health Insurance Monopolies Affect Your Care
MOBILE, ALA.—Not long ago, Dr. Richard Menger, a neurosurgeon, was ready to operate on a 16-year-old with complex scoliosis. A…
Earth’s Poles Have Shifted because of Water Dams
We’ve Dammed So Much Water, Earth’s Poles Have Shifted When large masses of water are moved from one place to…
Organ age, not just your birthday, may determine your health risks
You could be 45 on paper but 60 in your kidneys. Turns out, your organs have birthdays of their own…
Science-Backed Ways to Deal with Stress
George Slavich recalls the final hours he spent with his father. It was a laughter-packed day. His father even broke…
As Time Becomes More of a Luxury Thing, Consumers Ration Visits to Health Care Providers
When it comes to luxury goods, forget about that Rolex watch, a Louis Vuitton bag, or Porsche. The top luxury…
The Most Toxic Communication Habit on Love Island Season 7
No more shrieking after receiving a text, no more bombshells, no more dramatic firepit gatherings: Love Island USA’s scandal-laden seventh…