A new sexually transmitted fungal infection has been detected for the first time in the U.S., health experts announced Wednesday. A study, published in the journal JAMA Dermatology on Wednesday,…
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A New Bird Flu Death Is Making Experts Uneasy
The threat of bird flu to humans appears to be growing. As outbreaks of H5N1—a dangerous strain of avian influenza—continue to affect cows in the U.S., Canada, South America, Europe,…
Cost Containment Through Health Improvement
By BEN WHEATLEY The U.S. is in the midst of an ongoing—and still expanding—health care cost crisis. Even among people with health insurance, medical debt has become a persistent problem.…
How to Get Back to Sleep After Waking Up at Night
Waking up throughout the night is normal. Most adults do it between two and six times per night—and if you’re a good sleeper, these wakings will be so brief that…
Noah Leith: Understanding how thermoregulation affects insect survival and reproduction in the face of climate change
In this ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post, Noah Leith – a PhD candidate in the Fowler-Finn Lab at Saint Louis University – discusses his research article Thermoregulation enhances survival but…
Veterinary care is just a click away with Vetster
It’s beginning to look a lot like summer! This means a lot of outdoor fun and playtime for you and your furry friend! While this is an exciting time of…
The Popular Sugar Substitute Xylitol Could Have Some Major Heart-Health Risks
Losing weight is one the best ways to lower your risk of heart disease, and cutting back on sugar can contribute to that. But sweeteners that mimic the taste of…
Charlottesville, Virginia, shows how small cities can take a lead on zero-emissions public transit
By gradually nudging aside its diesel buses, Charlottesville’s transit agency is punching above its weight. The city of 45,000 at the edge of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains is matching the…
Republicans Block Bill to Protect Contraception Access
Washington — Senate Republicans have blocked legislation designed to protect women’s access to contraception, arguing that the bill was just a political stunt as Democrats mount an election-year effort to…