Snow Leopards and a Human Inspector All Struck by the Same Soil Fungus in California
Two snow leopards at a California wildlife sanctuary have been diagnosed with Valley fever, a fungal infection caused by spores found in soil. The disease, which can affect both animals and humans, also sickened an inspector who visited the sanctuary. Valley fever is common in dry regions of the American Southwest and can cause serious respiratory illness.
Congo’s Deadliest Ebola Outbreak Worsens as Unpaid Workers Walk Off the Job
A Crisis Within a Crisis In the middle of the world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, the doctors and nurses tasked with fighting it have put down their tools — not because they lack the will, but because they haven’t been paid. On July 25,…
Why Potassium May Be the Most Overlooked Nutrient for Kidney Health
Potassium is a key nutrient for kidney health that many people aren’t getting enough of. Kidney experts highlight its important role in keeping the kidneys functioning properly. While potassium is found in many common foods, it tends to be overlooked compared to other nutrients. Making a point to include more potassium-rich foods in your diet could benefit your long-term kidney health.
Your Gym Supplement May Also Be a Secret Weapon Against Cancer
Creatine, a popular supplement widely used by athletes to build muscle, may also help power the body’s cancer-fighting immune cells. The compound works by boosting supplies of ATP, the primary energy source used by all cells in the body. Researchers believe enhancing immune cell energy levels could improve the body’s natural ability to fight cancer.
Young Utah Woman May Be the Only Person in Her State With This Devastating Disease
A Diagnosis Unlike Almost Anything Else Imagine being told you have a disease so rare that you might be the only person in your entire state who has it — and that the disease itself feels like several of life’s most feared illnesses rolled into…
A Tiny Radioactive Tile Implanted During Brain Surgery Is Changing Cancer Treatment
A man from Beaver County, Pennsylvania is participating in a clinical trial testing a new brain implant designed to streamline cancer treatment. The device aims to significantly reduce the gap between brain surgery and radiation therapy, which could improve outcomes for patients. The trial represents a promising step forward in how brain cancer is treated following surgical procedures.
New Study Puts a Hard Number on the Maximum Human Lifespan
The 122-Year Ceiling Just Got Shattered — On Paper For decades, scientists pointed to one woman as proof of how long a human being could possibly live. Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment, who died in 1997 at 122 years and 164 days, set the verified record that…
Golden Retriever Grandma Lucy Goes Viral for Her Endless Patience With a Tiny Puppy
The Tiniest Troublemaker Meets Her Match Puppies are some of the most confident creatures on the planet, and at just 5 weeks old, one tiny Golden Retriever was absolutely convinced she could get her grandma dog to play with her. She was wrong — but…
New Zealand Races to Vaccinate Endangered Birds as H5N1 Arrives for the First Time
A Virus Reaches the Last Frontier New Zealand confirmed its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu after a migratory seabird found on a beach near the capital, Wellington, tested positive, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard announced on July 15. The case, involving a brown…
The Fall Risk That Starts Decades Earlier Than Most People Realize
A Warning That Comes Too Late for Most People Most people don’t start thinking about falling until they’re well into their 60s or 70s — and by then, they’ve already lost years of preventive ground. That’s one of the key messages from Nathalie van der…
