In the Southwest, a tiny bug is causing big worries. These bugs, called kissing bugs, are spreading a disease called Chagas. Scientists found that almost 9 out of 10 of these bugs carry the parasite that causes Chagas. Chagas disease is sneaky. It might not show any signs for years. But over time,
New York has long been a big deal in the world of science. It's the second biggest recipient of National Institutes of Health money. Plus, it has more top-notch academic institutions doing research than any other state. The state trains a lot of doctors and biomedical researchers. But this leadershi
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has been under fire for funding some truly strange and cruel animal experiments. Groups like the White Coat Waste Project (WCW) are teaming up with Republican lawmakers to put an end to this. They want the Trump administration to cut off the NSF's funding for th
Lilly, a big name in medicine, is making a big move. They're buying Ventyx, a smaller company with a promising lineup of drugs. Ventyx's focus? Inflammation. They're working on small molecules that could treat a wide range of diseases caused by chronic inflammation. Think heart disease, brain disord
The Baltimore Ravens are on the hunt for a new coach. This is a big deal because it's their first search in 18 years. The main challenge? Finding someone who can work well with their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson. Jackson is 29 years old and has a lot of talent. He's the kind of player who can ch
A group of researchers on the icebreaker Araon recently arrived at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This glacier is melting fast. The journey took 12 days from New Zealand. The trip was mostly smooth until the ship hit thick sea ice. The ice around Antarctica is very dense. The crew had to navigate c
Food preservatives, those silent guardians of shelf life, might be doing more harm than good. Recent research from France has raised eyebrows, linking common preservatives to increased risks of cancer and type 2 diabetes. These findings, while not definitive, add to the growing chorus advocating for
Slimming jabs like Mounjaro and Wegovy help people lose weight quickly. But, they come with a catch. Once people stop using them, they gain weight back fast. Really fast. About four times faster than those who diet and exercise. Research shows that people on these jabs lose a lot of weight. Around
Clozapine is a powerful drug used to treat certain mental health conditions. However, it's known to cause problems like diabetes and heart disease. A recent study looked at how this drug affects the heart health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The study found that a large number of pe
In the UK military, especially in the Household Division, fainting spells are a common issue. These spells often happen during long ceremonies where soldiers have to stand for extended periods. A recent study looked into this problem. It wanted to see how well soldiers handle standing for long times
