CRISPR technology modifies cells to fight cancer: 'Ultimate tool for manipulating life'
This molecular tool has been recognized in the medical community for its work in editing the DNA cells of people, plants and animals.
This molecular tool has been recognized in the medical community for its work in editing the DNA cells of people, plants and animals.
COVID-19 shocker: Parents lied about their kids’ sickness status and broke quarantine rules, study finds
Parents failed to disclose kids’ health status to protect 'personal freedoms,' researchers say
Parents failed to disclose kids’ health status to protect 'personal freedoms,' researchers say
UK briefly considered extermination of all pet cats during early stage of COVID-19 pandemic
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
Man loses nearly 400 pounds, keeping promise to grandmother
"What made me start my journey was I wanted to live longer," Nicholas Craft of Mississippi said.
"What made me start my journey was I wanted to live longer," Nicholas Craft of Mississippi said.
Eye drops recalled over non-sterility: FDA
The latest recalled eye drops were sold worldwide through trade shows and via online marketplaces like Amazon.
The latest recalled eye drops were sold worldwide through trade shows and via online marketplaces like Amazon.
Keto diets could increase risk of heart attack and stroke, says new study
Low-carb, high-fat 'keto-like' diets lead to higher 'bad' cholesterol, which raises heart disease risk, researchers say.
Low-carb, high-fat 'keto-like' diets lead to higher 'bad' cholesterol, which raises heart disease risk, researchers say.
Medical expert shares why Kourtney Kardashian's vaginal health gummy is problematic
Kourtney Kardashian's vitamin supplement brand Lemme is marketing a new product called Purr, a gummy vitamin specifically targeting vaginal health. Some medical experts are saying this could be causing more harm than good.
Kourtney Kardashian's vitamin supplement brand Lemme is marketing a new product called Purr, a gummy vitamin specifically targeting vaginal health. Some medical experts are saying this could be causing more harm than good.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
Judy Heumann, champion for disability rights, dies at age 75
She spent the rest of her life fighting, first to get access for herself and then for others, her brother recalled.
She spent the rest of her life fighting, first to get access for herself and then for others, her brother recalled.
Can't take statins? New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacks: study
Statin pills are the primary treatment for high cholesterol, but millions of people who can't or won't take them because of side effects may have another option.
Statin pills are the primary treatment for high cholesterol, but millions of people who can't or won't take them because of side effects may have another option.
New street drug 'tranq dope,' rots skin, turns humans into 'zombies'
'Tranq dope,' a mixture of fentanyl and Xylazine, is causing overdoses in major cities like Philly.
'Tranq dope,' a mixture of fentanyl and Xylazine, is causing overdoses in major cities like Philly.
Biden has cancerous skin lesion removed from chest, doctor says
A skin lesion removed from President Joe Biden’s chest last month was a basal cell carcinoma — a common form of skin cancer.
A skin lesion removed from President Joe Biden’s chest last month was a basal cell carcinoma — a common form of skin cancer.
Experts weigh-in on the connections between the opioid crisis and vaping
As school systems continue to warn students about the current opioid and Fentanyl crisis, many parents across the region have also been raising concerns about vaping.
As school systems continue to warn students about the current opioid and Fentanyl crisis, many parents across the region have also been raising concerns about vaping.
COVID Centers closing in DC on March 31
Nearly three years after the D.C. Department of Health announced the first positive case of coronavirus in the city, the agency plans to close all COVID Centers at the end of the month.
Nearly three years after the D.C. Department of Health announced the first positive case of coronavirus in the city, the agency plans to close all COVID Centers at the end of the month.
Black Vietnam veteran honored with Medal of Honor
Nearly 60 years after he was first recommended for the nation’s highest military award for his bravery during the Vietnam War, retired Col. Paris Davis, one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat, received the Medal of Honor on Friday.
Nearly 60 years after he was first recommended for the nation’s highest military award for his bravery during the Vietnam War, retired Col. Paris Davis, one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat, received the Medal of Honor on Friday.
EPA to propose US limits on toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Water providers are preparing for tough standards and testing that will undoubtedly reveal harmful "forever chemicals" in communities that don’t yet know the chemicals are in their water.
Water providers are preparing for tough standards and testing that will undoubtedly reveal harmful "forever chemicals" in communities that don’t yet know the chemicals are in their water.
Report: Over 1 billion young people at risk of hearing loss due to 'unsafe listening'
Friday marks "World Hearing Day," and one local organization is using the occasion to shine a spotlight on a growing problem: noise-induced hearing loss among young people.
Friday marks "World Hearing Day," and one local organization is using the occasion to shine a spotlight on a growing problem: noise-induced hearing loss among young people.
More than half the world's population will be obese or overweight by 2035, says new report
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
Jack Daniel's warehouse blocked due to ethanol vapors, black whiskey fungus infestation
Ethanol vapors, also known as “angel’s share” in whiskey-making, released from Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process can potentially lead to the growth of black whiskey fungus.
Ethanol vapors, also known as “angel’s share” in whiskey-making, released from Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process can potentially lead to the growth of black whiskey fungus.
Texas man eats Chick-fil-A for 1,000 consecutive days, not including Sundays
This Texan wanted to challenge a man from New Jersey who ate at Chick-fil-A for 100 days.
This Texan wanted to challenge a man from New Jersey who ate at Chick-fil-A for 100 days.