E. coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce have long been a public health concern. and now a new Cornell University paper suggests that a combination of efforts in the field, and even postharvest techniques, can minimize risk to human health.
Category: 5. Health
Doctors used music instead of medication—what they saw in dementia patients was remarkable
A new treatment that uses music therapy on dementia wards could improve care and support for some of the NHS’s most vulnerable patients.
Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust have…
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Mosquito-Borne Infections Are On The Rise. Here’s How To Bite Back
Mosquitoes-borne illnesses are on the rise.
As summer temperatures climb across the United States, many are concerned about a surge in mosquito-borne infections that pose a significant threat to public health. Multiple diseases spread…
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The Impact Of Parasocial Relationships With Anthropomorphized AI
A student preparing a presentation with a robot in the classroom.
Earlier this week, RollingStone.com released a report detailing the debut of Grok’s AI companions. According to this report, there’s concern about an AI companion named…
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EmblemHealth Launches New AI-Personalized Weather Alert System
EmblemHealth’s new AI-enabled Weather Resilience Program can warn people about any concerning … More
If…
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U.S. FDA may nix black box warning on some menopause estrogen treatments
If a panel convened by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has its way, a health risk warning included in hormone treatments for symptoms of menopause may soon be removed.
On July 17, FDA Commissioner Martin Makary, a longtime…
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The Brain Circuit Behind Sexual Urges—And Why It Sometimes Switches Off
A recent study from Cell inches us closer to understanding the circuits in our brain that control … More
Why do we love? Why do we lust? What makes us seek out a mate? These are questions…
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The One Big Beautiful Bill And The Case For Reform in Healthcare
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 03: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) signs the One Big Beautiful Bill … More
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Three-person DNA IVF stops inherited disease—eight healthy babies born in UK first
The UK’s pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight babies born, published research shows.
All eight babies show no signs of having mitochondrial DNA disease. The…
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Trump Diagnosed With Vein Disorder. A Doctor Explains
From left: First lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his … More