What to know about Ozempic, TikTok’s favorite weight loss drugOctober 21, 2022 – Scientists caution that for weight loss, the diabetes medication’s long-term safety and efficacy aren’t settled. That hasn’t stopped influencers.
A green comet is passing by Earth. Here’s how to see it.February 01, 2023 – Get your binoculars: The last time this recently discovered comet was this close to the sun, Neanderthals and mammoths walked the lands.
'Dueling Dinosaurs' fossil, hidden from science for 14 years, could finally reveal its secretsNovember 17, 2020 – An exquisitely preserved specimen of a T. rex and Triceratops, tangled together as though they died in combat, has been acquired by a North Carolina museum after more than a decade in private hands.
How do you know if you have long COVID?December 13, 2022 – There is no single diagnostic test for it, and no medical consensus about what symptoms it encompasses. Experts weigh in on what you can do if you still feel sick.
This crippling disease often goes under-diagnosed—unless you’re whiteFebruary 28, 2023 – Anyone, of any ethnicity, can get cystic fibrosis. But for decades it has been overlooked in people of color, leading to misdiagnoses and dismal health disparities.
The most ancient galaxies in the universe are coming into viewJanuary 26, 2023 – The James Webb Space Telescope is discovering distant clusters of stars that formed surprisingly early—presenting new mysteries about how the universe evolved.
To uncover the secrets of longevity, Chris Hemsworth put his body on the lineNovember 18, 2022 – In his new Nat Geo series, 'Limitless,' the actor dangles from a rope high above a canyon and surfs frigid waters—all to test extreme strategies for living longer.
Venus is volcanically alive, stunning new find showsMarch 15, 2023 – The discovery may help scientists answer an existential question: What mysterious cataclysm turned Earth’s sister world into a fiery hellscape?
Can we delay death with tech? These advances hold promise.March 21, 2023 – 3D-printed organs. Handheld ultrasounds. Nanobots that crawl your blood vessels to destroy plaque. This is the not-so-distant future of medicine.
Feeling sick? Here’s how different cold and flu drugs workJanuary 11, 2023 – Understanding what different medications do to fight seasonal illnesses can help you find the right treatment.
Birth control options for men are advancing. Here’s how they work.March 03, 2023 – From gels and pills to implants, the contraceptive choices accessible to most men may soon expand beyond condoms and vasectomies.
Why evenings can be harder on people with dementia—and how to copeMarch 02, 2023 – As the sun sets, some patients become confused, agitated, or even hallucinate. Here’s what you need to know about the phenomenon known as “sundowning.”
Can gum infections trigger arthritis symptoms? There's growing evidence of a link.April 13, 2023 – Researchers are exploring the connection between oral health and joint health—with surprising results.
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Lessons from nature – bringing waste back into the cycleAugust 30, 2022 – Engineers are turning single-use plastics such as PPE and Covid tests into hospital wards, cars and household goods.Is pain relief from cannabis all in your head?January 06, 2023 – Many swear by the drug’s ability to ease chronic pain. But experts say the evidence for it is “questionable”—and it may just be the placebo effect.
How to donate your body to scienceDecember 18, 2018 – Do you donate your whole body, or just your organs? Who accepts donations? And what happens to your cadaver? Get the basics on body donation.
