Cigarette smoke has been found to worsen influenza A infections by disrupting the natural balance of throat microbiota, suggesting a significant link between smoking and respiratory disease severity. Cigarette smoke exposure is associated with many different respiratory diseases. A new

In a significant advancement, a modified darobactin compound has shown promise in treating drug-resistant bacterial infections in animal models, offering a potential new weapon against pathogens like E. coli that increasingly evade current antibiotics. Antibacterial drugs are essential for treating

Why won't the U.S. Forest Service allow a fire fighting helicopter to fly at night?

The recently completed removal of dams on the Klamath River is raising hopes of rebuilding the population of threatened spring-run Chinook salmon.

State officials say two dairy workers in the Central Valley have contracted H5N1 bird flu. They say the risk of infection remains low for the general population.

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Researchers have uncovered promising evidence that certain diabetes medications, specifically GLP-1 receptor agonists, might help reduce alcohol consumption. Analyzing data from trials involving over 88,000 participants, researchers found that while results vary, certain individuals, especially those with obesity, may benefit

Researchers have uncovered new aspects of the venom of two deadly stonefish species, revealing the presence of three neurotransmitters previously unidentified in fish venom. This breakthrough in understanding could lead to advancements in treating venom effects and in the development

Excessive sedentary time during growth increases systolic blood pressure, while three hours of daily light physical activity can mitigate this risk, as shown by a groundbreaking study spanning childhood to young adulthood. A new study reveals that spending more than

Preparations for the next NASA SLS Moon rocket launch are underway at Kennedy Space Center, involving detailed system checkouts and installations. This sets the stage for moving booster segments to the launch assembly building, paving the way for the Artemis