Environmentalists Criticise Victoria’s Decision to Cull Up to 750 Koalas
As the ash settles over Budj Bim National Park in western Victoria, a controversial operation to cull up to 750 koalas has sparked outrage among wildlife advocates. Helicopter-based snipers have been...
View ArticleThe Circulatory and Cognitive Benefits of Citrus Fruits
What do swollen ankles, heavy legs, memory loss, and cognitive challenges have in common? Impaired circulation. The heart pumps blood through capillaries, arteries, and veins. This flow supplies the...
View ArticleAnother Medical Journal Says It Received Letter From US Prosecutor
A federal prosecutor sent a letter to another medical journal, the New England Journal of Medicine, the journal said on April 23. The journal received a letter from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the...
View ArticleAlmost 2.7 Million Australians Affected By ‘Silent Disease’
When Optus executive Shailendra Tripathi started experiencing headaches after work, he initially dismissed them as the result of work stress. A healthy lifestyle and no history of drinking or smoking...
View ArticleWhat to Know About Trump’s Orders to Boost US Fishing Industry
The Trump administration has turned its attention to the commercial fishing industry and issued several executive orders pertaining to easing regulations and supporting the competitiveness of American...
View ArticleFighting Inflammation With Food: African Versus Western Diets
It’s common knowledge that the Western diet is linked to inflammation associated with chronic disease. What is less clear is how long it takes to see positive effects when switching from an...
View ArticleDOGE Says US National Science Foundation Canceling Over $325 Million in DEI...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has canceled hundreds of millions of dollars in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) grants under the Trump administration, the Department of Government...
View ArticleScientists, Captains Seek Solutions as Sharks Stalk Fishing Charters for Easy...
FLORIDA KEYS—Fishing captain and adventure guide Nate Weinbaum was in the final hour of a full-day charter in Florida Bay when his clients landed their first and only fish of the day. The couple was...
View ArticleNew Oil Drilling Permits in California Drop 97 Percent in 5 Years: What to Know
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—As the whir of pumpjacks break the silence at the Poso Creek oil fields near Bakersfield in Kern County, the crisp morning air is unmistakably clean and fresh as crews monitor the...
View ArticleA Key Antioxidant for Longevity Is Fading From Our Food Supply
Ergothioneine (ERGO), a potent antioxidant made by fungi and soil microbes, is making waves in the world of nutrition. However, many may wonder what it actually is. Research shows ERGO is important for...
View ArticleDecoding Baby Formula: How U.S. and European Standards Compare
From the moment Jess’s infant son transitioned from breastfeeding to baby formula, feeding became a source of distress—for both mom and baby. Every bottle of any U.S.-made brand seemed to trigger a...
View ArticleHow Junk Food Leads to Junk Sleep
“If something is made in a factory, it’s probably better left there—not in your body,” said Nasha Winters, a naturopathic doctor. Food is more than calories—it’s information. If the input isn’t...
View ArticleEPA to Take Actions Against ‘Forever Chemical’ Pollution
The federal government is taking several actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin. Also known as...
View ArticleCharities Call for Wind Farm to Be Blocked as Thousands of Bird Deaths Feared
Nature charities are urging the Scottish Government to refuse consent for one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms, warning it could kill and displace tens of thousands of seabirds. They warn the...
View ArticleCommon Sweetener May Harm Brain and Heart Health
Recent research finds that a popular low-calorie sugar substitute, generally considered a healthy alternative, may potentially increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Findings in cell studies,...
View ArticleSenate Committee Advances Nomination for NASA Administrator
A Senate panel on April 30 approved Jared Isaacman’s nomination to become the next administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The Senate Committee on Communication,...
View ArticleCritical Incentives for US Biogas Industry Have ‘A Big Target on Their...
DENVER—President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office were a rollicking rollercoaster of reversals and repeals of Biden administration renewable energy policies, but it’s the next 100 days or so...
View ArticleUltra-Processed Foods Linked to Thousands of Premature Deaths Each Year
For every 10 percent increase in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in your diet, your risk of premature death rises by around 3 percent, according to a comprehensive new study that has health officials...
View ArticleNIH Announces Plan to Use Fewer Animals in Federally Funded Research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on April 29 unveiled a new plan to replace some animal testing in federally funded research with alternatives such as lab-grown organs. The NIH, which funds...
View ArticleFlorida Legislature Passes Bill to Criminalize Weather Modification Activities
The Florida Legislature became the first in the nation to pass a bill criminalizing methods of weather modification and bioengineering activities such as cloud seeding. SB 56, now bound for Gov. Ron...
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