Health Care
A New Type of Heart Disease is on the Rise
Problems with the heart, kidneys and metabolic health are all connected
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Medicine
FDA Approves First CRISPR Gene Editing Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease
Most people with sickle cell disease who received a new gene editing treatment saw their pain resolve for at least one year, but longer follow up is needed
Epidemiology
U.S. Drinking-Water Systems Still Haven’t Defeated This Nasty Parasite
The U.S.’s largest-ever outbreak of waterborne illness—cryptosporidiosis—hit Milwaukee 30 years ago. Why are many other water systems still vulnerable to the same parasite today?...
Sleep
A Good Night’s Sleep May Help Control Blood Sugar
Brain waves during sleep influence glucose and insulin, offering new insights into controlling diabetes
Biotech
Your Organs Might Be Aging at Different Rates
It turns out that your chronological age really is just a number. What’s more important for knowing disease risk is the biological age of each of your organs
Microbiology
The Vaginal Microbiome May Affect Health More than We Thought
A recent study finds varying combinations of microbes in the vaginal microbiome may influence health outcomes such as risk of sexually transmitted disease and preterm birth
Evolution
Robots Made from Human Cells Can Move on Their Own and Heal Wounds
Researchers have created “anthrobots” out of human lung cells that are capable of moving independently and even healing damaged tissue
Climate Change
Efforts to Slow Climate Change Could Inadvertently Create Humanitarian Crises
In promoting renewable energy, wealthier nations could worsen health, housing and labor problems in the developing nations where materials are sourced
Reproduction
COVID Caused a Baby Bump when Experts Expected a Drop. Here’s Why
During the COVID pandemic, the U.S. initially saw a drop in births followed by a bump
Pollution
Air Pollution Is Really Dangerous, Even More New Evidence Shows
Dirty air has been linked to poor health outcomes, ranging from suicidality to low birth weight
