The AV27 hybrid invaded humanized mouse livers about 15 times more efficiently than the standard NF54 strain while maintaining strong parasite yields, offering researchers a possible foundation for a more effective single dose malaria vaccine.
From advanced health trackers and blood pressure monitors to pain relief tools, sunscreen and glasses, these 17 finds offer practical ways to use FSA or HSA money on personal health and wellness needs before year end.
Olive oil can support heart health as part of a healthy diet, but drinking daily shots may add hundreds of calories, promote weight gain and trigger digestive discomfort, according to science communication consultant Megan Meyer.
Medicare will cut baseline physician payment rates by 2.3% in 2027, adding pressure to practices already facing rising expenses and raising concerns that some retirees could encounter longer waits or fewer choices for care.
Stopping GLP-1 treatment can revive cravings, drive weight regain, worsen metabolic markers and compound muscle loss concerns. Dr. Frank Dumont says durable nutrition changes and medical guidance are crucial for patients considering discontinuation.
Linda Gilbert alleges a medication substitution during knee replacement surgery caused permanent spinal cord damage and left her unable to walk. Her lawsuit seeks $150 million as the hospital reviews corrective actions following an error affecting four patients.
A study involving 28 healthy people found that nitroglycerin and a vibrating mattress may stimulate the brain’s waste clearance system, moving some dementia linked proteins into the bloodstream, though benefits for patients with memory impairment remain unproven.
In two trials funded by Eli Lilly, retatrutide delivered major weight loss and at least a 50% reduction in knee pain for roughly two thirds of treated participants, though side effects and study limitations demand caution.
Five rival Argentine ant supercolonies have fought across southern California for decades, producing millions of deaths while gaining almost no territory. With little recent academic study, the current state of this extraordinary conflict remains uncertain.
American Airlines will begin serving two fresh food choices in first class on flights between its New York and Chicago hubs this month, restoring an option absent since 2019 as the carrier works to attract more premium customers.
Teen boys are reportedly experimenting with erdafitinib after online discussions promoted its possible effects on height, but physicians warn the cancer medication can cause permanent vision damage, metabolic abnormalities and severe skeletal complications.
Climate analyses place 2026 among the two hottest years on record, while an exceptional El Niño could push 2027 higher. Reports also warn of mounting health threats, including deadly heat, drought, fires, air pollution, and disrupted rainfall.
Experts generally recommend washing bed sheets weekly, yet UK polling shows most people wait longer. Sheets and pillows can collect bodily material, microbes, pet contaminants, and fungi that may pose particular concerns for people with asthma.
A conspiracy popular in flat Earth circles claims mountains are severed stumps from trees that once reached 40 miles high, even though rocks and living trees differ fundamentally in composition and the supposed evidence has been repeatedly debunked.
California’s AB 2030 will restrict sales of certain supplements marketed for weight loss or muscle building to people under 18, with enforcement beginning Jan. 1, 2027, though questions remain about which creatine, whey protein and protein products are covered.
A study of vegetation and beryllium-10 in the Barnes Ice Cap found Arctic ice began growing about 2,000 years ago, only for recent warming to halt the expansion and potentially delay another glacial period for hundreds of thousands of years.
A randomized trial of 1,880 adults aged 70 and older found a higher rate of heart attack, ischemic stroke or death among those assigned to stop statins, while quality of life and muscle outcomes showed no meaningful differences.