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Do Plants Have Consciousness?
The boundaries we have drawn around perception and awareness may be narrower than we thought.
Peaches: An Unexpected Source of Carotenoids That Benefits the Eyes and Skin
Peaches owe their golden-orange hue to carotenoids, natural plant pigments.
Louisiana Issues Warning After Deaths From Flesh-Eating Bacteria
People who have contracted the bacteria this year all had wounds exposed to seawater.
Michigan Ends Warning on Lettuce as Cyclosporiasis Cases Slow
State health officials said contaminated produce is likely no longer in circulation.
Cases of Potentially Deadly Fungus Detected in 27 States So Far This Year, CDC Says
Thousands of cases of Candida auris, or C. auris, have been reported in 2026.
Occupational Exposure to Pesticides Linked to Higher Risk of ALS, Study Finds
Men exposed to pesticides faced twice the risk of contracting the disease compared to unexposed males.
Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Approved by FDA
The agency requires more data to prove efficacy for over 65s, but has licensed the first mRNA-based flu shot in the United States for those aged 50–64.
Hunchback: Spine’s Natural Curve Becomes Abnormal–Here’s How to Reverse It
A hunched back, medically known as kyphosis, often becomes more pronounced after age 40 and affects up to 40 percent of adults over 60.
Peptides: Tiny Proteins for Muscle, Weight, and Antiaging Benefits–How to Choose the Right One
Peptide research began by mimicking naturally occurring peptides before shifting to designing lab-made peptides with specific benefits.
Peaches: An Unexpected Source of Carotenoids That Benefits the Eyes and Skin
Peaches owe their golden-orange hue to carotenoids, natural plant pigments.
Hunchback: Spine’s Natural Curve Becomes Abnormal–Here’s How to Reverse It
A hunched back, medically known as kyphosis, often becomes more pronounced after age 40 and affects up to 40 percent of adults over 60.
2 Simple Spices May Enhance Beneficial Gut Bacteria
Your morning yogurt might be missing two ingredients that could give your gut bacteria a boost.
How a Surgeon With a Damaged Knee Learned to Outsmart Arthritis
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicholas DiNubile shares decades of insight on preventing knee arthritis.
