Worrying Covid-19 Variant Hits the U.S. Just in Time for Summer
A new variant of covid-19, NB.1.8.1, is stirring up trouble. The variant, already linked to recent surges in parts of Asia, has now been spotted in the U.S. as well.…
This Cat Poop Parasite Can Decapitate Sperm—and It Might Be Fueling Infertility
Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm counts and quality since the 1940s. A more recent study…
Montana Becomes the Right to Try Anything State, Expanding Access to Experimental Drugs
Montana is set to become a proving ground for experimental medical treatments, thanks to a newly passed bill. The bill, signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte this week, will…
RFK Jr. to Congress: ‘Ultra-Processed Food Is a Genocide on the American Indian’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced Congress for the first time since taking over the Department of Health and Human Services. Today, RFK Jr. appeared before both the House and Senate…
The Surprising Connection Between Living Near Golf Courses and Parkinson’s Disease
People may be paying a hidden price for living close to a golf course. Recent research has found a link between golf courses and greater odds of developing Parkinson’s disease.…
Watching less TV can lower the risks of serious heart problems
An average American adult spends nearly five hours each day watching content on television, as per Nielsen. Most of that TV watching is usually done perched atop a comfy sofa…
This ingestible smart capsule can wirelessly monitor gut health in real time
Table of Contents The human digestive tract has a lining that prevents harmful materials, such as bacteria, from getting absorbed into the bloodstream. When this mucosal barrier is damaged, toxins…
Why do health apps fail? Research bursts the hype with clear evidence
Table of Contents Earlier today, Apple announced plans for its next health study that aims to connect information collected by wearables with all major types of wellness markers. The idea…
A majority of smartwatch users are making a critical mistake
Smartwatches can save lives. It certainly did the trick for my colleague, Nirave Gondhia, who detailed his journey of having a heart attack at the age of 33, and how…
The brain-computer interface revolution is just getting started
Whether it’s jacking into the Matrix or becoming a Na’avi in Avatar, connecting brains to computers is a science-fiction trope that I never thought I’d see become a reality. But…