Earth Bids Farewell to Its Temporary ‘Mini Moon’
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday. But it will...
View ArticleStudy Links Constipation to Increased Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
A recent study reveals the connection between constipation and a higher risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE), such as heart attacks and strokes. This association was particularly strong in...
View ArticleWater Prep Guide: Here’s How to Store, Filter, and Source Fresh Water
Most of us take water for granted, knowing it is abundantly available from the nearest faucet. But what would happen if one morning, you woke to a massive storm, attack, or other disaster and there was...
View ArticleDOJ Urges Supreme Court to Reject Utah Bid to Manage 18.5 Million Acres of...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Utah’s motion for it to hear a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s “continued possession of...
View ArticleMultiple Sclerosis and Food: Dietary Foes and Friends
New research adds to earlier investigations that indicate certain dietary choices play an important role in how multiple sclerosis (MS) progresses. A mouse study published in the journal GLIA found...
View ArticleScientists Detect Most Powerful Cosmic Rays Ever Found Hitting Earth
Scientists have detected the most powerful cosmic rays ever found hitting Earth to date, and they’re likely from sources relatively close to Earth. The rays, which consist of electrons and their...
View ArticleStudy Links Heart Problems to 50 Percent Higher Cognitive Impairment Risk
Nearly half of all heart failure patients experience cognitive impairment, and those with coronary heart disease face a 27 percent higher risk of developing dementia, according to a recent scientific...
View ArticleDiabetes Drug May Help Fight Lung Cancer in Overweight Patients: Study
A common diabetes medication may offer new hope for overweight patients battling lung cancer. Researchers have found that metformin, a decades-old drug used to control blood sugar, could improve...
View ArticleHealthy Diet Slows Prostate Cancer
A healthy diet may help prevent low-risk prostate cancer from progressing more aggressively during active surveillance, a study from the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Medicine finds. Active...
View ArticleGippsland Backs Greyhound Track as Animal Welfare Groups Voice Ethical Concerns
Leading figures in Victorian greyhound racing have responded to claims their industry is in danger after Sale Greyhound Racing Club announced plans to develop a race-capable “straight track” at...
View ArticleUltra-Processed Foods Linked to Psoriasis Flare-Ups
Researchers have found a potential dietary connection to psoriasis, a chronic disease that leads to the buildup of thick, scaly patches of skin and affects an estimated 7.5 million Americans. They...
View ArticleNorthern Lights May Be Faintly Visible Across Parts of the US This Thanksgiving
NEW YORK—This Thanksgiving, solar storms may produce faint auroras across the northern rim of the United States. Pale auroras may be seen across many northern states Thursday and Friday, but they may...
View ArticleFCC Greenlights Starlink, T-Mobile Partnership to Cover Hard-to-Reach Areas
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday approved a collaboration between SpaceX’s Starlink division and T-Mobile to provide cell service to customers. The approval licenses the...
View ArticleDiet and Gut Health May Impact Rheumatoid Arthritis, Study Suggests
Millions of people globally are grappling with the debilitating symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder characterized by painful joint inflammation. While the precise origins of this...
View ArticleFat Molecule Holds Clues for Treating Diabetic Heart Disease
Heart attacks and heart failure remain significant complications for people with diabetes, contributing to a growing health crisis. Researchers at Monash University have uncovered a promising new...
View ArticleCalifornia Wildlife Agency Unveils Plan to Protect Iconic Joshua Trees
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has published a draft conservation plan aimed at preserving the state’s iconic Joshua trees amid ongoing threats from wildfires and human...
View ArticleNutritional Yeast Is a Nutritional Powerhouse
While some food trends have their day in the sun and then fade (hello, jello salads), the trend toward more plant-based and whole foods has only grown in recent years. Renewed interest in nutritional...
View ArticleWhat Are Bomb Cyclones and How Do They Form?
A dangerous weather phenomenon called a bomb cyclone that occurs in mid-latitudes—between Earth’s tropics and the polar regions—can bring strong and damaging winds, torrential rains, heavy snowfall,...
View ArticleFlorida Researchers Celebrate Survival of Baby Sea Turtles on...
Some beach enthusiasts in Florida are feeling extra thankful for the chance to witness a discovery made on the state’s northern coastline. Despite batterings by the angry surf of two major hurricanes...
View ArticleBrighter Nights and Darker Days May Lead to Early Death
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) found that exposure to high levels of light at night can increase death risk up to 34 percent. Conversely, exposure to...
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