Assort Health cofounders Jeff Liu (left) and Jon Wang
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Jon Wang and Jeff Liu have a thing for cowboy hats. The…
This engorged tick, collected in Annapolis, Maryland is likely a female adult deer tick, or Ixodes scapularis. Deer ticks are also called blacklegged ticks and can transmit the pathogens that cause tickborne diseases such babesiosis and Lyme disease. Credit: NIAID (Photo by: IMAGE POINT…
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, debates about diversity, equity, inclusion, merit and fairness have become increasingly polarized. Yet beneath those arguments lies a question that has shaped the nation since its founding: Who gets the opportunity to participate in the American…
Kombucha has surged in popularity worldwide in recent years, becoming one of the most widely consumed fermented drinks. While many people choose it for its distinctive flavor, researchers are taking a closer look at what is happening inside the beverage during fermentation and how its…
Even the relatively clean air typical of North American cities may damage heart arteries, especially in women.
Long-term exposure to common air pollutants from automobiles, industrial activity and fossil fuel burning is linked to advanced coronary artery disease, even at levels near…
When H5N1 bird flu began infecting U.S. dairy cattle in early 2024, veterinarians struggled to identify the cause. The virus was difficult to recognize because it behaved very differently in cows than it does in other mammals. Rather than primarily infecting the lungs, H5N1 caused severe…
Melatonin – a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many households in America – continues to create media buzz, with conflicting messages that leave people uncertain about its safety.
Some headlines point to melatonin’s supposed immunity boosting power, while others point to…
Learning a new language or recovering the ability to speak may rely less on the brain’s movement centers than scientists once believed. New research suggests that regions involved in processing sound and physical sensations play a much larger role in speech learning and memory.
The study,…
Biological age vs. chronological age is a scientifically validated notion, and it can be measured — but beware of a muddied commercial landscape.
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In recent years, the idea of a biological age that is separate from our birth age has increasingly seeped into the common discourse.
The pop…
A close-up of a first aid kit with essential medical supplies and medications, promoting preparedness for emergencies.
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As you watch your favorite shows on TVs or via streaming platforms, you will eventually see the advertisement: a reassuring voice, a nifty kit opened up and displayed on a…