Up to 20% of people report out of body experiences, and Bart Simpson’s fictional brush with death mirrors many of their features. The resemblance is striking, but it does not prove that anyone actually left the body.
An experimental vaccine targeting common KRAS mutations failed to significantly extend disease free survival, but it produced lasting T-cell responses in nearly every vaccinated patient and offered clues for designing a larger phase 3 trial.
Evidence from a 1,500 kilometer journey across the Arabian Desert suggests that fresh water alone could not sustain early human occupation. Access to stone suitable for toolmaking may have determined where populations could settle.
Cychlorphine has reached about 25 states and has been linked to at least 122 US deaths, yet experts expect its spread to decline. Its potency, dangerous mixtures and resistance to common testing still create serious overdose risks.
A study examining school schedules and fatal crashes estimates that permanent Daylight Saving Time could produce more than 2 billion additional dark morning school commutes annually, raising concerns about pedestrian dangers for children.
An AI equipped acoustic buoy is listening for endangered southern resident killer whales as shipping noise disrupts their hunting and communication, while a voluntary vessel slowdown has reduced underwater noise by as much as 50%.
At least 125 health professionals are seeking office after Covid-19 exposed the political dimensions of medicine and public health, raising hopes that their scientific training and patient advocacy could bring fresh expertise to government.
A federal judge blocked a stricter test for medically frail Medicaid recipients, potentially preserving coverage for chronically ill people while leaving separate federal verification restrictions in place.
Tulane students found a previously undocumented pelvic muscle attachment that may stabilize the psoas major. Researchers are now exploring whether MRI scans can detect it and whether the discovery could improve physical therapy, pain treatment and hip surgery.
Rachel Apa collapsed 2.2 miles from the New York City Marathon finish after running to honor her late grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of faith, athletic determination and more than $55,000 raised to fight Parkinson’s disease.
A Yakima County resident with underlying medical conditions died after exposure to infected dairy cattle, marking the nation’s third bird flu death, while officials continue monitoring contacts and say public risk remains low.
More than 3,700 bottles of Olmesartan Medoxomil, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets are being recalled nationwide after a component failed dissolution testing requirements, prompting a Class II designation from federal regulators.
Three experiments involving American adults found that higher copays raised expected physical pain and reduced willingness to schedule care, suggesting that the emotional burden of medical costs may shape decisions before patients enter a doctor's office.
A Tulane University analysis of nearly half a million adults linked regular cannabis use with higher reported cardiovascular disease risk, including a 40% higher stroke risk among less frequent users, though the preliminary findings cannot establish causation.
NASA expects the Swift Observatory to burn up during an uncontrolled descent early Wednesday, although some debris may survive. Its failed rescue could shape future efforts to extend the lives of valuable space telescopes.
Doctors urge grandparents to review vaccines for whooping cough, flu, RSV, Covid-19 and measles before a newborn arrives, giving their bodies time to develop protection while reducing infection risks for babies too young for many shots.
Oil pulling has surged online, but dental experts say evidence for preventing cavities, whitening teeth or improving oral health remains weak, while brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between teeth retain proven value.