This tropical virus is spreading from Amazon to America and Europe
Oropouche outbreak The virus has been spreading in the Amazon for decades, but historically the pathogen has caused little trouble to the rest of the world. But this seems to…
CDC confirms first case of severe bird flu in US
united states have seen dozens now human bird flu cases this yearAll of them mild – so far.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed on wednesday A patient in Louisiana…
A third person has received a genetically engineered pig kidney transplant
a woman from alabama She has become the third person to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, her doctors announced Tuesday.Towana Looney, 53, has stopped kidney dialysis…
Antibodies may soon help slow the aging process
Normally, antibodies are protective proteins produced by our immune system to fight bacteria or viruses. Their strength comes from their specificity – when you get sick, the B cells in…
5 Best Wired-Tested Humidifiers for Home and Outdoors (2024)
I started writing This humidifier review roundup for WIRED in New York City during the second-longest drought on record. The hum of my radiators in November spreads warmth throughout my…
Texas sues New York doctor for telehealth abortion pill prescriptions
Texas sues New York doctor for telehealth abortion pill prescriptions Texas sues New York doctor for telehealth abortion pill prescriptions 00:32 Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing…
Mega-farms are increasing the risk of bird flu
In the West, where herds of thousands of cattle are common, researchers are seeing an increase in cases in poultry and dairy operations. More than 50 employees have been infected…
McKinsey & Company agrees to $650 million settlement with Feds over opioid work
The McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation of its work for opioid maker Purdue Pharma, according to court papers filed…
RFK plans to take on big pharma companies. This is easier said than done
But Jim Potter, executive director of the nonpartisan Coalition for Healthcare Communications, says the administration could face legal challenges if it proposes additional restrictions or a complete ban on pharma…
I tried the cheapest sauna on Wayfair
This sauna is not made of cedar, but rather cheaper hemlock, which means you don't get the same wonderful cedar smell that you'll be familiar with from more classic saunas.…