New research demonstrates unprecedented precision in editing human embryo DNA, raising possibilities for therapeutic applications but also reigniting ethical concerns and highlighting remaining safety challenges.
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Health workers in Congo's Ebola outbreak are striking over delayed pay and bonuses, impacting response efforts as deaths approach 600. They cite financial hardship and limited protective gear.
New York City health officials have confirmed 36 cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side, with 22 individuals hospitalized. The outbreak is believed to be linked to contaminated cooling towers.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson revealed his May diagnosis of autoimmune gastritis, which he believes is connected to an autoimmune hypothyroidism diagnosis at age 21.
Older adults in their 80s who maintain a fast walking pace may be about 50% less likely to develop cognitive decline, according to a study published in Neurology.
A significant outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora, has affected over 700 people in Michigan in recent weeks, straining lab capacity and prompting investigations into the contaminated food source.
The extreme cold tolerance of Arctic ground squirrels is inspiring research into slowing human metabolism for medical emergencies like heart attacks and strokes.
Provisional data shows the US death rate reached its lowest point on record in 2025, with life expectancy projected to hit a new high. Declines in drug overdoses and homicides are key factors.
New research suggests a genetic predisposition to liking onions may be associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died of rabies after a nighttime encounter with a bat, highlighting the risks of potential exposure even without visible injuries.