Category: 4. Health

An invasive tick species in Connecticut has been found to carry the bacteria that can cause ehrlichiosis in humans, a discovery that has alarmed state biologists as the tick continues to increase its spread throughout the state.

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In a recent conversation with Nobel Prize winning CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna, we explored the transformative potential of gene editing for medicine, agriculture, and society.

The power of CRISPR cannot be overstated. The first CRISPR therapy, approved by the Food and Drug Administration at the end of 2023, can effectively…

The herpes virus is an infection that often causes painful blisters on the mouth and or genitals. Interestingly, the viral infection is common and is associated with cold sores, mononucleosis or ‘mono’, genital herpes, chickenpox, shingles, and even specific cancers. The viral infection spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact. Dependent on the type of disease the patient contracts when infected, symptoms may vary. Among these symptoms include…

An innovative project which uses virtual reality to enhance the mental well-being and resilience of young athletes is attracting the attention of major sporting organizations across the UK.

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Republicans in the U.S. Senate are sparring over their version of the multitrillion-dollar budget and immigration bill the House of Representatives passed on May 22, 2025.

Some GOP senators are insisting on shrinking the budget deficit, which the House version would increase by about US$3.8 trillion over a decade.

Others are saying they oppose the House’s cost-cutting provisions for Medicaid, the government’s health insurance program for people who are low income or have…

At Odie B’s, a sandwich shop in Denver, recovery from drug and alcohol use is part of daily operations.

“Seventy percent of our staff is active in recovery,” Cliff Blauvelt, co-owner of Odie B’s, said in a video testimonial. “We try to provide a safe space where people can feel comfortable.”

Blauvelt has struggled with alcohol use for more than 20 years. He co-owns Odie B’s with his wife, Cara Blauvelt.

One employee, Molly, said working at Odie B’s helped her focus…

We understand that gaining publication-quality results straight away is not the norm when performing western blot. This 32-page handy guide provides tips and tricks to obtain high-quality, publishable western results.

The troubleshooting section in this guide helps you visually identify specific problems on your blots,…

Nvidia, which has gained immense popularity and fame in recent years thanks to its industry leading hardware and GPUs fueling the AI boom, has been investing billions of dollars to make in-roads into the healthcare industry.

The company has always been interested in healthcare. In fact, it reports partnering with nearly 200 organizations and 3,500 startups as a part of its efforts in this space. More definitively, the company has made significant progress across the realms of healthcare…

New guidelines on identifying fabricated or induced illness (FII) in children are needed after research has found previous guidance to be inaccurate and the cause of false accusations against parents.

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Imagine your physician prescribed an expensive new drug for you, hopeful it will control a serious chronic illness. Concerned about its price, you ask what your out-of-pocket costs will be. To help your physician, you even pull out details of your insurance coverage.

But even with this information in mind, don’t expect your physician to be able to estimate your costs. The complexity of American health insurance coverage has many physicians bamboozled.

Here is proof of that claim,…