‘Only death can stop me’: terminally ill Chinese tycoon works 12 hours daily to cure ALS
A former Chinese e-commerce executive in the final stages of a rare disease is still working 12-hour days,…
Australia’s diphtheria outbreak shows why boosters, antibiotics, and better housing all matter
A 131-case outbreak reveals how a vaccine-preventable disease regained a foothold in the Northern Territory, exposing the urgent…
Researchers discover a biological barrier that limits mucosal vaccine immunity
A consistent biological barrier that stops the immune system from making the antibodies most needed to protect the…
Bioengineered chewing gum reduces cancer-linked oral microbes
Researchers led by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine have shown that extracts from bioengineered chewing gum reduce the levels…
Hidden viral reservoirs in tonsils may explain school-year respiratory outbreaks
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil reveals that tissues such as the…
Tracking physiological stress during prolonged virtual soccer
Extended esports play can lead to mental fatigue, resulting in slower and less precise decision-making (diminished executive control)…
Mandated cCMV screening improves early identification of infant hearing loss
A new retrospective cohort study examining the impact of Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation mandated universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus…
Musicians experience higher rates of tinnitus, hearing loss, and hyperacusis than non-musicians
A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American…
Transforming throat signals into speech for stroke patients
By reading subtle throat vibrations and pulse signals, a lightweight AI-powered choker helps stroke survivors communicate more smoothly,…
Nasal spray sold nationwide recalled. See impacted products.
Something you bought was just recalled. What does that mean? What happens when something you purchase is recalled?…
Does the decongestant in your medicine cabinet actually work?
How to organize your medicine cabinet Store your medicine in a cool, dry and dark place. Problem Solved…
Genetic testing guides personalized radiation patients with HPV-positive throat cancer
Genetic testing can identify patients with HPV-positive throat cancer who may benefit from lower radiation doses, according to…