Scientists sequence first-ever complete human genome
The completed sequence can help scientists unlock a better understanding of how humans evolve, the development of diseases and even how to more effectively treat cancer.
The completed sequence can help scientists unlock a better understanding of how humans evolve, the development of diseases and even how to more effectively treat cancer.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
CODA: How Oscars’ best picture echoes everyday life in the Deaf community
“CODA” won the hearts of moviegoers as this year’s Oscar’s best picture, but it’s only a snapshot of what millions of children of deaf parents face every day.
“CODA” won the hearts of moviegoers as this year’s Oscar’s best picture, but it’s only a snapshot of what millions of children of deaf parents face every day.
Disney hand sanitizers recalled due to Benzene and Methanol presence
The Mickey Mouse and Mandalorian-edition hand sanitizers were produced by a third-party manufacturer.
The Mickey Mouse and Mandalorian-edition hand sanitizers were produced by a third-party manufacturer.
Taliban announce poppy production ban in Afghanistan
Washington spent more than $8 billion trying to eradicate poppy production in Afghanistan during its nearly 20-year war, which ended with the return of the Taliban in August.
Washington spent more than $8 billion trying to eradicate poppy production in Afghanistan during its nearly 20-year war, which ended with the return of the Taliban in August.
Man gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged vaccine passes
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
Number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals reaches record low in US
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Eating 100g of cranberries a day may help keep heart disease away, study finds
A new clinical trial found that daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.
A new clinical trial found that daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.
These are the worst places to live with asthma in the US
The Asthma Capitals Report ranks the most challenging cities to live with asthma.
The Asthma Capitals Report ranks the most challenging cities to live with asthma.
Water contaminant linked to infant brain damage won't be regulated by EPA
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
1 in 20 New Jersey heart attacks caused by noise pollution, study says
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says
In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.
In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.
COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
Prediabetes rising among US adolescents and teens, study finds
Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.
Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.
Walmart ending cigarette sales in some stores
Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.
Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.
What is alopecia? Chris Rock joke about Jada Pinkett Smith shines light on hair loss condition
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
Ellume facing class action complaint over recalled COVID-19 at-home test kits
The complaint alleges Ellume hasn’t refunded customers who bought their COVID-19 at-home test kits that were later recalled for higher-than-acceptable false-positive test results.
The complaint alleges Ellume hasn’t refunded customers who bought their COVID-19 at-home test kits that were later recalled for higher-than-acceptable false-positive test results.
Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.