Tag: Health

The temperature is dropping, and rates of a whole host of respiratory illnesses are doing the opposite. Among them is so-called walking pneumonia, a relatively mild form of pneumonia that has been unusually common...

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Gothenburg has shed light on the fact that crabs can feel pain. This discovery has raised concerns about the common practice of boiling crabs...

Communities throughout the United States have been adding fluoride to their tap water for years, with the aim of improving dental health and preventing tooth decay. However, recent misinformation about the safety of fluoride...

H5N1 bird flu has been spreading among poultry and cattle in the United States, with some cases reported in humans as well. While there has been no documented human-to-human spread of the virus, the...

Amazon is currently offering a fantastic deal on the Oral-B Genius X Limited electric toothbrush for Black Friday, with a huge 50% discount of $100 off the regular price. This top-rated electric toothbrush has...

Black Friday is here, and it's the perfect time to upgrade your dental care routine with some great deals on electric toothbrushes, water flossers, and other dental care products. Whether you're looking for an...

Exercising May Help Repair Nerve Damage, Study FindsA recent study suggests that the release of "myokines" from muscles during exercise can promote nerve growth, potentially aiding in the regeneration of injured nerve tissue. This...

A child in California has recently been diagnosed with H5N1 bird flu, making them the first child in the United States to contract the virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

Rachel Feltman: Hi everyone, it's Rachel Feltman here with the latest science news from Scientific American's Science Quickly. Today, we're going to dive into the recent news about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is...

Preventing Future Pandemics: Confronting the Dangers of Silent SpreadThe way we typically classify respiratory illnesses is based on their symptoms. Public health messaging often focuses on these symptoms, advising symptomatic individuals to stay home...