Category: Breaking

Antioxidant-Rich Foods—Like Kale, Tea, Broccoli—Could Slow Rate Of Memory Decline, Study Suggests

A group of over 950 people was followed and tested for an average of seven years.

New Lawsuit Aims To Revoke FDA Approval Of Abortion Drug

Medication abortion has become increasingly important to abortion access in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

Popular NFL Games Led To County-Wide Covid Spikes At Height Of Pandemic—As Researchers Seek To Understand Superspreader Events

Games played with fewer than 5,000 fans in attendance were not linked to county-wide Covid-19 spikes.

New Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Vaccine Is More Effective Than The Original, Study Shows

An estimated 68% of Americans are fully vaccinated.

Monkeypox In Women Frequently Misdiagnosed As Sexually Transmitted Infections, Study Finds

Nearly one-quarter of cisgender women studied are suspected to have contracted monkeypox without sexual contact, a stark contrast to men, whose transmission is almost 100% through sexual contact.

Bill Gates’ Foundation Pledges $7 Billion To Support Africa Health And Agriculture

Gates and his former wife, Melina French Gates, are the biggest philanthropists of all time.

Dengue Fever: What You Need To Know About The Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Arizona

Dengue, also known as breakbone fever, is spread through the bites of mosquitoes common throughout much of the United States.

Trans And Nonbinary Youth Far More Likely To Be Admitted For Suicide Attempt Or Self-Harm, Study Finds

Transgender and nonbinary youth with gender dysphoria were four to five times more likely to be hospitalized after a suicide attempt or self-harm than peers without gender dysphoria, researchers found.

ALS, Dementia And Strokes Worsened By Climate Change, Researchers Find

As global temperatures rise, the risk of neurological conditions like strokes, seizures and migraines could increase, according to a review published Wednesday.

Smoking Marijuana Is More Likely To Cause Emphysema Than Cigarettes, Study Suggests

Marijuana use among young adults reached an all-time high in 2021.