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These tiny soil microbes could rescue crops from salty farmland
Researchers have discovered that beneficial soil bacteria give plants an unexpected survival advantage in salty soils. Instead of helping plants keep salt out, the microbes stimulate the production of
Red Cross delivers aid to 1M displaced in DRC Ebola fight
Humanitarian aid is critical to controlling the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC due to armed conflict and distrust, with nearly 10,000 cases and 2,200 deaths since 2018. Over a million displaced people
Eli Lilly pill achieves 11.9% weight loss in 36 weeks
A daily oral GLP-1 pill (orforglipron) led to 11.9% weight loss over 36 weeks, matching injectable options like Wegovy. This pill could expand treatment access for obesity, a condition affecting 40% o
Researchers found that small, prosocial lies in relationships can temporarily help but often harm long-term trust, while serious deception like affairs or hidd…
Americans' life expectancy and health have improved due to better treatments, public health efforts, and disease detection, with obesity and heart disease rate…
About four million Americans lost their ObamaCare plans in 2024 when Congress didn't renew enhanced subsidies, causing premiums to rise sharply for many househ…
The Biden administration now allows foster children’s first-person accounts to be published as official public records, ending years of confusion over sharing …
Connor Christou used AI to analyze his medical data and adjust his cancer treatment, shrinking his tumors by over 60%. His approach suggests AI could provide r…
French hospitals faced a critical surge in heat-related illnesses—like heatstroke and dehydration—this week due to extreme heat, overwhelming emergency service…
Pfizer and Valneva are seeking approval for a new Lyme disease vaccine after 476,000 Americans contract it annually. Hunters, a high-risk group, express cautio…
Dr. Freeman warns flavored yogurt, protein bars and plant-based meats often contain hidden sugars or unhealthy fats that harm heart health. Eating ultra-proces…
Five million fewer people have ACA insurance after Congress let pandemic-era subsidies expire, causing premiums to surge by up to 50%. The collapse hits lower-…
A German man had tapeworm larvae, not brain cancer, after they burrowed into his brain, causing seizures. Proper pork cooking and hygiene prevent this leading …
The CDC elevated its Ebola response to the highest level, deploying senior officials to Congo and Uganda, where the outbreak has killed over 2,000 and spread a…
