Ed Cara
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Arkansas Resident Killed by Brain-Eating Amoeba Caught From Splash Pad, Officials Say
The victim likely caught the rare infection while visiting the Country Club of Little Rock, which has since shut down its pool and splash pad. → Read More
Major Trial Finds MDMA-Assisted Therapy Is Effective for PTSD, Paving Way for FDA Approval
The new study found that a combination of MDMA and psychotherapy was more effective at relieving PTSD symptoms when compared to standard therapy. → Read More
Scientists in Japan Have Developed an Experimental Tooth-Growing Drug
The team plans to conduct early human trials of the antibody-based drug by July next year. → Read More
In a First, FDA Grants Full Approval to Anti-Amyloid Drug for Alzheimer's
The FDA's decision will allow the drug known as Leqembi to be widely available and covered through Medicare. → Read More
Elephants Need a Little Variety in Their Diet, Too, Poop Study Reveals
Using a relatively new form of genetic analysis, scientists have found that wild elephants will chow down on a rich palette of plants. → Read More
Ticks Use This One Neat Trick to Help Them Suck Your Blood, Study Finds
Scientists in the UK have found evidence that some ticks use static electricity to help them latch onto hosts without the need for direct contact. → Read More
Dolphin Moms Use Baby Talk Around Their Calves, New Research Suggests
Marine researchers have found that bottlenose dolphin mothers noticeably increase the pitch and range of their signature whistles when around their calves. → Read More
Seven Now Dead From Fungal Outbreak Tied to Surgery Clinics in Mexico
Over 30 cases of fungal meningitis have been traced back to two clinics in the country, and officials are still trying to find everyone at potential risk. → Read More
Endangered Orcas in the Pacific Northwest Are Battling a Mysterious Skin Disease
New research has found a dramatic increase in skin lesions among Southern Resident Killer Whales since the early 2000s. → Read More
Newly Explored Deep Sea Octopus Nursery Is Just the Third Ever Discovered
A recent expedition to the waters of Costa Rica has yielded new discoveries about deep sea octopuses. → Read More
Women Jailed for Refusing TB Treatment Sent Home, Will Have to Take Meds or Else
The woman will be allowed to finish her treatment at home while under close supervision, which will include electronic monitoring and health department visits. → Read More
RSV Vaccines for Older Adults Should Be Here by the Fall
The CDC's advisory committee recommended this month that adults over 60 can receive one of two RSV vaccines, setting the stage for wide distribution this year. → Read More
Over a Billion People Predicted to Be Living With Diabetes by 2050, Study Finds
New research estimates that global cases of the chronic condition will double over the next few decades. → Read More
Two People in New Mexico Have Died From Hantavirus This Year
Six cases of the rodentborne infection have been reported in the state so far in 2023, above the usual average. → Read More
Swarms of 'Cannibal' Crickets Invade Small Nevada Town
Millions of Mormon crickets have reportedly invaded Elko, Nevada, this year, though they're not dangerous to people. → Read More
Humans Might Be Fueling the Spread of a Cat-Loving, Mind-Altering Parasite
A new study finds that domesticated and wild cats were more likely to poop out Toxoplasma gondii in areas densely packed with humans. → Read More
Getting Off (With a Partner) Helps You Doze Off, Study Finds
Scientists in the Netherlands found that sex without orgasm just doesn't have the same power to induce a good night's sleep. → Read More
The Health Dangers of Gas Stoves Keep Piling Up
New research has found that gas and propane stoves can release unsafe levels of benzene into people's homes. → Read More
Hot, Sunny, and Smoggy Days Might Make Dogs More Bitey
Harvard researchers have found that reported dog bites tend to go up on days with higher temperatures, UV, and certain forms of pollution. → Read More
There's Now an Over-the-Counter Gel for Erectile Dysfunction
Futura Medica's Eroxon will be the first over-the-counter topical gel for ED marketed in the US, though it could take a while before it hits the shelves. → Read More