How Spinning Space Stations Could Give Astronauts Earthlike Gravity
Can we ever build a spinning spaceship that creates gravity? An engineer says the tech is close—but the money keeps running out.
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Category: Health
Harvard Researchers Find Costco, Colleges and Baseball Fields Cause More Cancer Deaths Than Nuclear Plants
A Harvard methodology that ties nuclear plants to cancer deaths also links Costco, colleges, and baseball fields to vast cancer tolls.
Two papers argue losing a cell’s sense of self is the engine behind human aging
Two papers propose aging stems from cells losing their identity rather than accumulating damage, a fresh model for understanding senescence.
A patient-zero simulation exposed weaknesses in 40% of hospitals
A patient carrying a deadly infection entered New York hospitals—nearly half failed to mask and isolate him.
FDA Finds Cyclospora in Environment Where Recalled Lettuce Was Grown and Processed
FDA finds Cyclospora in wastewater and ditch where Taylor Farms grew recalled lettuce, confirming link to nationwide outbreak.
NIH drops its old departmental structure to rebuild its website as eight hubs
NIH rolls out eight themed hubs to replace its sprawling 700+ website footprint, streamlining how the public finds health info.
These Texas Doctors Want to Make Sure People Know Their Abortion Rights During Medical Emergencies
Texas doctors push patient education on abortion rights under the Life of the Mother Act, despite critics saying the law didn't go far enough.
Boehringer’s Obesity Drug Sheds Up to 13.1% of Weight in Diabetes Patients — a Disappointing Result
A medicine helped patients lose weight, yet its makers call the result a disappointment, weighed against giants already ruling that field.
Neuroscientist Launches a Contest Where Winners Get Younger by Measuring Their Own Aging
A neuroscientist launches a contest where competitors prove they're biologically younger than their calendar age, measured by blood, selfies, and grip-strength.
NIH Spent Its Full $34 Billion Budget — But Grant Reviews Are Slower Than Ever
NIH spent its full $34B grant budget but funded fewer projects, citing opaque, delayed reviews and a White House push on multiyear funding.
Ginger Zee Emcees Campaign to End MS Gala in New York as National MS Society Raises Funds
ABC's Ginger Zee hosts the Campaign to End MS Gala, launching a $1 billion fundraising push for multiple sclerosis research.
Dermatologist Says Chrissy Teigen Has Been Squeezing the Wrong Problem on Her Nose
A dermatologist reveals the dark spots on your nose aren't blackheads — they're sebaceous filaments, and squeezing them is a serious mistake.