Rachael Rettner
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San Jose, CA, United States
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Musician's head injury triggered rare synesthesia, causing him to 'see' music
A man's head injury resulted in a rare neurological condition that caused him to "see" music, and simultaneously, he became more creative. → Read More
Most melatonin gummies have higher doses than what's on the label
A new analysis reveals that most melatonin gummies sold in the U.S. contain more of the hormone than noted on their labels. → Read More
Italian woman's rare 'foreign accent syndrome' caused her to sound Canadian
A woman's strange case of "foreign accent syndrome" left doctors unsure of its cause. → Read More
1 billion teens and young adults risk hearing loss from listening devices
More than one billion teens and young adults worldwide may be at risk for hearing loss, a new review study suggests. → Read More
When should I get my flu shot?
Fall heralds the annual call to get a flu shot. → Read More
Which flu shot should I get?
With so many different types of flu vaccines, how do you know which one is right for you? → Read More
Pig virus may have contributed to death of man with 1st porcine heart transplant
The man was the first person to receive a transplant using a heart from a genetically modified pig. → Read More
Roe v. Wade FAQ: What if abortion rights law gets overturned?
It would drastically change abortion rights in America. → Read More
Man's 'shifting' rash caused by worms crawling under his skin
The man was infected with a type of roundworm called Strongyloides stercoralis. → Read More
Mysterious hepatitis outbreak in children: What we know
Nearly 200 cases of severe, unexplained hepatitis have been reported in children worldwide. Here's what we know so far. → Read More
World's oldest person dies in Japan at age 119
Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2, 1903 and died on April 19. → Read More
Longest COVID-19 infection reported: Patient had virus for 505 days.
The patient had a weakened immune system that prevented them from clearing the infection. → Read More
Death from rare tick-borne virus reported in Maine
Cases of the potentially-fatal Powassan virus are on the rise in the U.S. → Read More
Zoo anteater exposed people to rabies in first-of-its-kind case
The unusual case marks the first time that rabies has been reported in this species of anteater. → Read More
Type 2 diabetes: Symptoms, causes and treatment
Type 2 diabetes is a condition characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels. → Read More
Large meningitis outbreak among gay, bisexual men in Florida, CDC warns
People in this population are urged to get vaccinated against the disease. → Read More
Thousands of new viruses discovered in the ocean
More than 5,000 new RNA virus species were identified. → Read More
A dozen squirming fly larvae cause man's 'itchy eye'
The organisms were identified as sheep bot flies, or Oestrus ovis. → Read More
Brain differences tied to autism can be detected in the womb
The study analyzed prenatal MRI scans of babies that went on to develop autism. → Read More
Staying hydrated may reduce the risk of heart failure
The study included more than 11,000 adults ages 45 to 66 and followed them for 25 years. → Read More