Scientists in China identify new tick-borne virus behind unexplained fever cases
Discovery of ALTNV may explain puzzling flu-like illnesses; coinfections with a second tick virus were tied to more severe complications.
Sep 29, 20260 views
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JAMA Study: Drug Patent Thickets Tripled Since 1990 as Congress Weighs Insulin Reform
Small-molecule medicines averaged 6.9 patents apiece by 2019, up from 2.1 in 1990, fueling calls on Capitol Hill to rein in Big Pharma's monopolies.
Sep 29, 20260 views
DRC ruling-party official beaten to death after Ebola radio broadcast
Marie-Celestin Karondwa was killed in Butembo after promoting Ebola prevention measures, his UDPS party says, underscoring risks facing outbreak responders.
Sep 29, 20260 views
Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Probe Reopened After Lawsuit Names 'Cornell 7'
Tompkins County's DA says he will take the 2024 Chi Phi allegations to a grand jury after the accuser's civil suit surfaced messages he had not seen
Sep 28, 20260 views
Steady Blood Sugar, Hidden Costs: Diabetes Study Questions Ultra-Tight Control
New findings link days spent largely in a healthy glucose range with better quality of life — even when readings swing — as diet research spotlights snack timing and vegetable intake.
Sep 28, 20260 views
The Screen Time Reckoning: Parents, Schools and Kids Caught Between Rules and Reality
As back-to-school season reignites debates over devices, experts say the answer is less about banning screens and more about boundaries, conversations and trust.
Sep 28, 20260 views
Popular Joint Supplement Glucosamine Linked to Faster Alzheimer's Progression
A health-record analysis found a 25% higher risk of mild cognitive impairment advancing to dementia among glucosamine users, but causality is unproven.
Sep 28, 20260 views
Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Can Persist Even When Inflammation Is Controlled, Research Shows
From vagus nerve stimulation to air pollution triggers, scientists are mapping the hidden drivers of RA pain and pushing for more personalized care.
Sep 27, 20261 views
REM sleep paradox: Dreams may drain the brain's energy even as blood flow rises
New research finds cerebral blood supply climbs before REM begins while neuronal ATP falls — suggesting dreaming burns energy faster than it can be replenished.
Sep 26, 20261 views
Tirzepatide May Burn Calories via Brown Fat, Study Finds; Forbes Explains Drug Differences
New mouse research suggests Mounjaro and Zepbound do more than suppress appetite, while consumer coverage focuses on distinguishing the two brands.
Sep 26, 20261 views
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