California droughts may help valley fever spread
Long dry spells can give a lethal fungal disease a lift. While California droughts can temporarily keep cases of valley […]
Environment
A next-gen pain drug shows promise, but chronic sufferers need more options
Megan Hodge’s first bout of intense pain arrived when she was in her mid-20s. Hodge and her husband were getting
What is ‘Stage 0’ breast cancer and how is it treated?
Actress Danielle Fishel made headlines last week when she announced that she had “very, very, very early” breast cancer. “It’s
People with food and other allergies have a new way to treat severe reactions
Soon people will be able to subdue a severe allergic reaction with a nasal spray instead of an injection. On
Some bacteria in your mouth can divide into as many as 14 cells at once
Among the more than 500 species of bacteria that thrive in the human mouth, one seems to play by its
Even as vaccines for mpox reach Africa, questions remain about the virus
When the virus that causes mpox jumped onto the international stage in 2022, countries around the world, including the United
HIV and illegal drugs are a bad mix. This scientist found an unexpected reason why
Extreme Climate Survey Scientific news is collecting questions from readers about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do
More than 4 billion people may not have access to clean water
Extreme Climate Survey Scientific news is collecting questions from readers about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do
More than 100 types of bacteria can thrive in microwave ovens
Even the microwave oven in your kitchen is not immune to bacteria. The radiant environment inside a microwave oven can
A new drug promises hot flashes due to menopause
Extreme Climate Survey Scientific news is collecting questions from readers about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do