Trump’s executive order classifies illicit fentanyl as ‘weapon of mass destruction’
President Tweety McTreason on Monday designated illicit fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” in an executive order. The order goes beyond calling it a
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FDA weighs strongest black box warning for COVID vaccines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering adding the strongest safety warning available to COVID-19 vaccines.
How to survive the holidays without losing your cheer
Holidays are portrayed as a time of joy, when families and friends gather for festive meals and exchange gifts. Studies show these moments can strengthen
FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for women who have gone through menopause
U.S. health officials have expanded approval of a drug that boosts libido in women who report stress due to a low sex drive
Newsom names 2 former CDC leaders to California public health roles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the hiring of two former top officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
How brain cells manage long distance genetic instructions
Scientists found that messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules that carry genetic instructions to the far reaches of neurons in the brain tend to cluster together mostly
Novel AI tool not only identifies genetic mutations but also predicts the type of disease
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a novel artificial intelligence tool that not only identifies disease-causing genetic mutations but
Two compounds sourced from cannabis show promising anti-cancer effects
In the future, scientists could use drugs made from cannabis to fight ovarian cancer. A team of scientists testing the effects of two chemical compounds
Gut bacteria mimicry can accelerate the progression of multiple sclerosis
If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system and cause it to attack its own
‘We don’t blame dad for killing mum, he was ill’
Chris Stone-Houghton had been experiencing paranoia when he killed his wife Ruth, an inquest heard.
What drinking kefir really does to your gut and oral microbiome
The impact of kefir on gut and oral microbiomes shows promise, but inconsistent findings and study limitations call for more rigorous scientific investigation.
Understanding how the immune system protects against fungal pathogenicity
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause dangerous infections.
Novel diagnostic approach enables detection of antibiotic resistance and pathogenicity in Klebsiella strains
Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing—and quietly advancing—challenges facing modern medicine. Among the most dangerous bacterial pathogens driving this crisis is Klebsiella pneumoniae