U.S. offers trial Ebola medication for outbreak in Congo
The U.S. has begun supplying doses of an experimental antibody treatment developed by Mapp Biopharmaceutical for clinical trials aimed at addressing the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a statement from a spokesperson in the Health Department. This marks a change from their earlier stance, which limited access to the […]
Soil bacteria create a mix of antibiotics that can eliminate superbugs.
Scientists Discover Gene Cluster in Soil Bacteria with Potential Antibiotics Researchers have pinpointed a cluster of genes within a common soil bacterium capable of producing a variety of antibiotics effective against multidrug-resistant bacteria. This finding, they suggest, could pave the way for creating antibiotics that are more resilient to bacterial resistance. As antibiotic-resistant infections continue […]
Be cautious of ‘the narrowing’ — doctor advises it may take away your strength as you get older
For older adults, the phenomenon known as “the narrowing” can be quite common, as noted by Dr. Howard Luks, an orthopedic surgeon. Many of his patients aren’t aware that it’s happening; they attribute it to just aging. But Dr. Luks emphasizes that it’s not a foregone conclusion—people actually have more control over their physical capabilities […]
A deep learning approach has identified an ECG marker for sudden cardiac death.
Study cohort and outcomes: Sweden From 2010 to 2016, we gathered 441,614 ECGs from Region Halland, a public health system in Sweden. (Just to note, twelve patients in the area chose not to participate in the research, so their ECGs aren’t included.) These were linked to death certificates and electronic health records to track all […]
North Carolina reports the highest rate of venomous snakebites in the U.S.
North Carolina Has Highest Estimated Rate of Venomous Snakebites ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A recent national analysis from 2026 indicates that North Carolina tops the charts for venomous snakebites per capita in the United States. The report shows that the state has about 856 venomous snakebites each year, translating to roughly 18.79 incidents for every 100,000 […]
France reports first case of Ebola in doctor returning from DR Congo
First Ebola Case Confirmed in France France has reported its initial Ebola case linked to the current outbreak. A doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) tested positive, according to officials from the French health department. The French Health Ministry noted that the healthcare worker had been in […]
Scientists suggest that water could actually be a combination of two different liquids.
New Insights into Water’s Molecular Behavior Scientists have long speculated that water behaves as if it consists of two distinct liquids—a denser one and a less-dense counterpart—constantly interchanging between the two. However, capturing concrete evidence of this molecular switch has proven challenging. Recently, researchers, aided by artificial intelligence, claim they have finally achieved this breakthrough. […]
Relationship advice: I was okay with helping the guy I was seeing at first, but after three chances, that’s it.
How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column.Have a question? Send it anonymously! Dear How to Do It, I’m a woman who’s been with this guy three times. We hit it off well, and the making out is always fun. He’s pretty easy to reach for a last-minute “you up?” text, which is a […]
Using your left hand to brush your teeth might help avoid dementia.
A Simple Brain Boost in Your Bathroom You might not realize it, but a little routine in your bathroom could give your brain the workout it needs. This is especially significant as many people, around one in ten adults aged 45 and older, are reporting issues with memory or cognitive decline. And, of course, a […]
Congo experiences highest number of Ebola cases in the first month of any outbreak, according to WHO
Ebola Outbreak in Congo: Record Cases in First Month NAIROBI, Kenya — The current Ebola outbreak in Congo has documented the highest number of confirmed cases within the initial month compared to any previous incidents, according to a senior official from the World Health Organization. The rapid spread to urban areas has been cited as […]