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Researchers Develop Conductive Gel to Improve Study of Spinal Cord Injuries
Studying spinal cord injuries requires a material that can transmit clear signals yet remain flexible for when patients move around. Researchers at Binghamton University think they have hit upon a...
2 die on Victoria streets little more than an hour apart as Island Health issues drug toxicity warning
Two people died a little over an hour apart in Victoria on Monday, Victoria police and the B.C. Coroners Service have confirmed
Supercomputer draws molecular blueprint for repairing damaged DNA
Sunburns and aging skin are obvious effects of exposure to harmful UV rays, tobacco smoke and other carcinogens. But the effects aren't just skin deep. Inside the body, DNA is...
Study shows widespread bird flu infection in cattle
New research shows the H5N1 bird flu virus is more widespread in cattle than had previously been reported.
Nanogel drug delivery system shows for treating recurrent urinary tract infections
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus studied a new method to deliver antibiotics, specifically gentamicin, directly into the bladder tissue to better treat UTIs. They did this...
Lose weight and get fit with water aerobics
Purposeful splishing and splashing can help you trim your waist size and drop excess pounds, a new evidence review has concluded.
Partners experience benefits from a spouse's knee or hip replacement
Knee or hip replacement is a major surgery, and many people must lean hard on their spouses to care for them during weeks to months of recuperation.
Watch: Doctors note increase in cases of glue mistaken for eye drops
Doctors with a Colorado hospital system are urging eye drop users to read labels carefully after noting an uptick in cases of people accidentally putting glue into their eyes.
NIH to ax grants on vaccine hesitancy
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is abruptly terminating at least 33 research grants for projects studying why some people are hesitant to receive vaccines or evaluating strategies that could encourage vaccine uptake,...
MD Anderson Research Highlights for March 12, 2025
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD...
Shrews identified as big driver of Lyme disease in Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket
To curb the spread of Lyme disease in the northeastern United States, scientists and public health experts for decades have targeted white-footed mice as the prime hosts for the immature...
Pickleballers bounce back after joint replacement
Love pickleball, but facing a knee or hip replacement? Odds are you'll return to the court in no time, a new study suggests.
Wealthier Americans face lower risk of heart disease
Well-to-do and better-educated Americans have far lower rates of heart disease than the rest of the population, a new study says.
Buffalo Bills re-sign safety Damar Hamlin
The Buffalo Bills agreed to a one-year contract extension with veteran safety Damar Hamlin, the team announced Wednesday.
Total lunar eclipse March 2025 livestreams: Where to watch the 'Blood Moon' online for free
Here's how to watch all the total lunar eclipse action unfold live and online so you don't miss a second of the dramatic "Blood Moon" on March 13.
Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan
Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.
3 die on Victoria streets little more than an hour apart as Island Health issues drug toxicity warning
Three people died a little over an hour apart in Victoria on Monday, Victoria police and the B.C. Coroners Service have confirmed
Buffalo Bills to sign Joey Bosa as Von Miller replacement
The Buffalo Bills agreed to a 1-year deal with free agent Joey Bosa, who will serve as a replacement for departed linebacker Von Miller.
Captain of cargo vessel arrested following crash off British coast
The captain of the cargo ship that crashed into an oil tanker anchored off the coast of Britian Monday has been arrested.
Watch: Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton stuns Milwaukee Bucks with 4-point game-winner
Tyrese Haliburton lined up like wide receiver, ran a crossing route, caught a pass and knocked down a fadeaway 3-pointer as part of a game-winning four-point play to lift the...
Diagnostic dilemma: Growing weed with bat poop left 2 men with deadly infections
Using bat poop to fertilize plants like cannabis can sometimes have deadly consequences. A report highlights two fatal cases that affected men in New York.
Mongolia's children choke in toxic pollution
As she watched her five-month-old son lying in intensive care, wires and tubes crisscrossing his tiny body, Uyanga cursed her hometown Ulaanbaatar and its chronic pollution.
Landmark study on common women's infection: Treat the male partner
Health experts say an Australian study linking sexual activity to an infection that 1 in 3 U.S. women contract has provided a new tool to prevent recurrences, as well as...
On This Day, March 12: NHL suspends season amid COVID-19 outbreak
On March 12, 2020, the NHL paused its season, and the NCAA canceled its men's and women's tournaments as COVID-19 spread throughout the United States.
Measles at LAX: L.A. County resident had highly contagious disease when arriving at airport
A Los Angeles County resident who traveled through LAX was confirmed to have the measles. Here is a list of the places the person visited after the airport.
Ludwig Harvard's Bradley Bernstein elected Fellow of the AACR Academy
Ludwig Cancer Research extends its congratulations to Ludwig Harvard's Bradley Bernstein on his election as Fellow of the Academy of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Drug Building Blocks Pave Path to New Sepsis Treatments
The immune system typically can ramp up the body's defenses to clear out an invading threat without issue. Glitches can happen, however, with sepsis occurring when the mustered army of...
Quebec measles outbreaks linked to declining vaccination rates
Measles is making a comeback in Quebec. From December to March, at least 31 cases were reported and experts point to one cause — declining vaccination rates.
