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Solution to 'cocktail party problem' could help people with hearing loss - Live Science
Researchers drew inspiration from the auditory system to design a solution for the "cocktail party problem."

A new parasite has found its way to Baltimore and could pose a threat - The Baltimore Banner
There have always been a few cases of babesiosis in Maryland every year, but now researcher says the Baltimore region has become a hotspot for cases tied to parasites found on ticks.

Autism diagnoses are on the rise – but autism itself may not be - BBC
Autism is better known and diagnosed than ever before, leading to misconceptions that cases are skyrocketing.

Deleting "Mitch" Protein From Cells Could Make Humans "Immune" To Obesity - IFLScience
Goodbye Ozempic face; hello resting Mitch face.

Health insurance company denies operation to man battling lung cancer - 9News
Daron Wells, a father of three and husband, has stage 4 lung cancer. He's now fighting his health insurance company for a possibly lifesaving procedure.

New study suggests Alzheimer’s may be reversible - Boy Genius Report
Researchers may have found a way to reverse Alzheimer's in some early-stage patients, but more research is needed to prove it.

When Your Favorite Song Plays, Your Brain ‘Physically Embodies’ Music, Science Shows - Study Finds
Music makes us tap our feet and feel emotions without us consciously deciding to do so. But why?
Shingles vaccine has unexpected effect on heart health - AOL.com
A new study suggests the shingles vaccine may reduce the risk of heart disease for up to eight years post-vaccination. A cardiologist shares insights on the ...
Weight-loss meds may give people more control over drinking, study shows - ABC News

People on Ozempic Are Drinking Way Less - Gizmodo
Scientists are continuing to find evidence that GLP-1 medications can temper cravings for alcohol and other drugs.

When doctors describe your brain scan as a “starry sky,” it’s not good - Ars Technica
TB is the deadliest infection in the world—but it doesn’t often look like this.

A more realistic look at DNA in action: Study shows it behaves differently when crowded by molecules - Phys.org
By creating a more true-to-life representation of DNA's environment, researchers at Northwestern University have discovered that strand separation—the essential process a "resting" double helix undergoes before it can initiate replication or make repairs—may …

How Memories Take Shape at the Synapse Level - Neuroscience News
A groundbreaking new technique called EPSILON allows researchers to map the proteins involved in memory formation with unprecedented detail, providing a window into the molecular architecture of learning.

This Common Breakfast Food Could Be Damaging Your Gut - SciTechDaily
New research from NC State reveals that different protein sources in animal diets can dramatically alter the gut microbiome, both in composition and function. A new study from researchers at North Carolina State University has found that the type of protein i…

Measles exposure reported at Arkansas plant - WREG.com
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Arkansas Department of Health has listed a plant in Osecola, Arkansas, as a site for possible measles exposure. According to the ADH, anyone who was at Big River Steel in Osceola, Arkansas, between the dates of April 25 – 28 may have been…
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Think Nuts and Seeds Cause Diverticulitis? Here's What Science Really Says - health.com
New research is helping debunk the myth that small, hard foods could get stuck in the colon, inflaming the pockets that develop in diverticulitis. Here's why experts say you should actually eat more nuts, seeds, and corn.

Proton Therapy Center provided close-to-home care for Ephrata-area man - LancasterOnline
In December, Jack Anton woke up and started to feel dizzy. Over the following days, the dizziness worsened, to the point where it was difficult to walk. Around New Year’s

Why low-flying planes will be in the area this month - WKBN.com
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Health and county health departments, are distributing the vaccines to targeted wild animals, such as raccoons, who eat the baits and are then vaccinated…

The young chemist who transformed an ancient plant into an effective therapy - Earth.com
American chemist Alice Ball revolutionized leprosy treatment by making chaulmoogra oil injectable, decades before antibiotics.
NC mom joins groundbreaking cancer study to protect her daughters - WRAL.com
As Mother's Day approaches, Johnston County mom Samantha McCoy is advocating for more than just flowers — she's championing progress in cancer research.