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Did you know cherry trees can ‘breathe’? Here's how. - National Geographic
The trees exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen with the atmosphere through little “mouths” in their leaves and tiny “windows” in their bark.
Ohio Department of Health confirms outbreak of measles in Ashtabula County: Here's what you need to know - WKYC.com
ODH officials have confirmed 10 measles cases in Ashtabula County, nine are linked to the man who was reported as the state's first case of 2025.
Measles outbreak reported in northeast Ohio county - 10TV
Medical experts predict a rise in measles cases as travelers return from spring break.
Scientists Discover a Simple Trick to Eliminate Microplastics From Tap Water - The Brighter Side of News
Boiling tap water traps and removes up to 90% of harmful plastic particles, offering a practical way to safeguard your drinking water.
To fight malaria, scientists want to poison mosquitos—with human blood - National Geographic
Low doses of a drug already approved for treating rare genetic conditions in humans kills mosquitoes dead. Scientists say it could be a valuable new tool in the fight against disease.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from organ transplant - WHIO
A person died from rabies after receiving a transplanted organ in Lucas County earlier this year.
Vape pens confiscated at Douglas High School test positive for dangerous substances, including fentanyl - Carson Now
The Douglas County School District and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office are issuing a joint statement to inform parents and the community about a recent incident involving the confiscation of […]
First hormone-free male birth control pill clears another milestone - Medical Xpress
While the FDA has approved over 20 different categories of contraceptives, only two are available for men to prevent pregnancy in their partners—condoms and vasectomies. 25% of women who use contraception use an oral birth control pill, but there are no equiv…
Drug For Rare Disease Turns Human Blood Into Mosquito Poison - ScienceAlert
Scientists have a radical new plan for controlling mosquito numbers and fighting malaria: lacing human blood with a drug that's poisonous for the insects, so sucking on this blood marks their last meal.
Scientists unveil tiny robot to help detect and treat bowel cancer - Financial Times
Machine makes 3D scans of the digestive system, which could improve early diagnosis for the second-deadliest cancer
New Braunfels locks up river access at popular city bridge - mySA
New Braunfels has officially installed a fence at the Faust Street Bridge that tells trespassers they will be prosecuted if they access the Guadalupe River.
Scientists Alarmed As US Picks David Geier To Lead Controversial New Vaccine And Autism Study - IFLScience
Among many other problems, Geier was once disciplined by Maryland regulators for practicing medicine without a license.
'Zombie' deer disease detected at Manassas National Battlefield - InsideNoVa
A deer at Manassas National Battlefield Park recently tested positive for chronic wasting disease, also known as "zombie" deer disease for its attack on the animal's nervous system.
Lucas County coroner: Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ - WTOL
This marks the first human case of rabies in Michigan since 2009. Fewer than 10 people die of the virus in the US each year.
Man infected with measles boarded Amtrak originating from South Station - Boston.com
The man boarded the Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 Train Southbound at Penn Station in New York around 7:30 p.m. on March 19.
This Natural Trick Lowers Cholesterol in Just One Month - Glass Almanac
High cholesterol often sneaks up on people. You may feel perfectly fine, yet inside your arteries, LDL cholesterol—commonly referred to as the “bad” kind—is slowly building ... Continue Reading →
Dietitians Share the Best Foods for Brain Health and Cognition - AOL
The best foods for brain health contain Omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, and other nutrients to boost brain power. Here, dietitians explain the best ones.
Experimental transplant of gene-edited pig liver into human offers hope for new frontier of research - CNN
Doctors in China have become the first to report details about a transplant of a genetically modified pig liver into a human.
Gene-modified pig-to-human liver xenotransplantation - Nature.com
A gene-edited pig liver transplanted into a human recipient remains functional after 10 days and indicates that porcine organs could help meet the growing demand for liver transplants.
Brain aging speeds up dramatically at 44 - Livescience.com
A study of thousands of people finds that neural connections in the brain start to break down quickly around age 44, but the research hints that ketone supplements could potentially help slow that brain aging.