Life expectancy for men now 6 years shorter than for womenThe overall life expectancy of Americans fell by 2.7 years from 2019 to 2021, and COVID-19 is not fully to blame, researchers say.
White House unveils more than $6 billion to combat climate changeThe fifth National Climate Assessment shows greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, resulting in more intense droughts, severe weather and more.
NASA pushes to get more names in for chip headed to Jupiter's moonThe space agency says a fast-approaching deadline to add names to a chip that will travel to deep space is coming, and is urging more people to join.
More parents are giving their kids melatonin, new study showsMore children from preschool ages to preeteens are getting melatonin supplements, often for months of regular use.
What to know about the mystery illness that is killing dogs in the USVets are recommending dog owners keep their pets away from social settings like parks and boarding facilities until more is known.
Researchers testing out drug for Alzheimer's preventionMore than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, and the CDC expects that number to double in the next three decades.
Toothpaste formulated with peanuts could help those with nut allergyA study of the treatment, known as oral mucosal immunotherapy (OMIT), showed promising results for peanut allergy desensitization.
400-pound pig named Pork Chop removed from Florida homeThe pig's owner, Kelly Jacobson, said, "I'll do whatever I have to do to make him better" as she fights to keep her beloved pig.
Research team finds endangered mammal that hasn't been seen in decadesThe team also found an entirely new genus of tree-dwelling shrimp, countless new species of insects and a previously unknown cave system.
This festival in Nepal celebrates dogs in a wonderful wayIn Nepal, it’s not enough to simply love your dog. No, dogs deserve an entire day of celebration! Kukur Tihar puts our National Dog Day to shame.
In Real Life: Nature’s RebootSome conservationists are now asking: Is nature’s 3.6 billion-year-old code of life in need of a reboot?
The dangers of illicit online pharmaciesTroubled by prescription costs and accessibility, Americans seek solutions online, but experts say that may not be the best idea.
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Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of heart problems by 20%, study findsIt's being praised as a landmark study that could change the way doctors treat heart disease in some patients.
New motion-capture app captures complex health data with a cellphoneStanford engineers have created a motion-capture app that makes it possible to see muscle and skeletal movement with just a cellphone.
Greenland glaciers are melting twice as fast as they did in the 2000sResearchers combed through hundreds of thousands of historical photos of Greenland's coastal glaciers to identify new trends.
Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic: 42 dead, over 900 hospitalizedAccording to health officials, of the 25,900 infections, 13,666 are in children aged 0–19 years of age.
A pond in Hawaii has unexpectedly turned bubble-gum pinkWhile the pond has experienced drought and high salinity before, no one has seen the pond this color.
Scientists find lost continent that split off 155 million years agoThe continent of Argoland, at one time part of another supercontinent, is thought to have splintered off from what is now Southeast Asia.
Earth just experienced the hottest 12 straight months ever recordedNew research shows fossil emissions drove a whole year of record-setting temperatures, affecting people all over the world.
Man receives first whole eye transplant after losing half his faceAaron James' face was partly destroyed when it touched a live electrical wire, but now, he has a full new eye in a world first.
Going green: The growing push to recycle EV batteriesElectric vehicles are supposed to be good for the planet, with reduced emissions, less reliance on fuel and more — but what about the batteries?
Builders developing better designs for homes to withstand hurricanesIn storm-vulnerable places, some developers are building homes designed to be more resilient to extreme weather escalated by climate change.
CDC says childhood vaccination exemptions are risingA report from the Centers for Disease Control says 3% of kindergarteners had vaccine exemptions during the 2022-2023 school year.
Woman dies after elk she tried to feed trampled her in her yardAn Arizona woman died after being attacked by an elk outside her home in what's believed to be the state's first fatal elk attack.
New CDC program hopes to combat health care worker burnoutThe new Impact Wellbeing program provides leadership resources on addressing burnout and encourages hospitals to administer well-being questionnaires.
Mental health program aims to break down barriers for HispanicsStigma is a primary reason Hispanics say they don't seek mental health treatment. A program in El Paso is trying a different approach to reach them.
Up to 2 million species face extinction, study warnsOf those species that face the threat of extinction, 27% are plants, 24% are invertebrates, and 18% are vertebrates.
Tragedy strikes LA Sheriff's Department with 4 deaths this weekThe Los Angeles Sheriff's Department said it is "urgently" exploring options to reduce stress at work after four officers reportedly died by suicide.
Scientists have detected oxygen in the atmosphere of VenusWhile this may be exciting news, Venus is still far from being a hospitable place for Earth organisms.
Double-D breast implants save a man's life who had severe lung damageDoctors said that Bauer's lung failure was due to his smoking and vaping, along with not getting a flu shot and getting an infection.
