Wild birds can give cats H5N1 bird flu, which can lead to serious complications and death.
The bird flu that is driving up the cost of eggs is also infecting cats, so cat lovers should take steps to protect them.
The current strain of bird flu — avian influenza type A (H5N1) — is…
A natural citrus oil from oranges, lemons, and limes is proving highly effective in relieving dry mouth, and when combined with a new lipid formulation, new research suggests it may be effective without significant side effects.
Developed by the University of South Australia in collaboration…
MIT engineers have devised a new way to deliver certain drugs in higher doses with less pain, by injecting them as a suspension of tiny crystals. Once under the skin, the crystals assemble into a drug “depot” that could last for months or years, eliminating the need for frequent drug injections.
Life takes shape with the motion of a single cell. In response to signals from certain proteins and enzymes, a cell can start to move and shake, leading to contractions that cause it to squeeze, pinch, and eventually divide. As daughter cells follow suit down the generational line, they grow,…
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria — such as how they synthesise their protective capsules — is essential for developing new strategies to counter antibiotic resistance.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterium commonly…
A comprehensive study from Karolinska Institutet shows that people with fatty liver disease have almost twice the mortality rate of the general population. They have an increased risk of dying from both liver diseases and common diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, according to…
Motion sickness is a very common condition that affects about 1 in 3 people, but the brain circuits involved are largely unknown. In the current study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Jan…
Picture of hospital costs and fees, with a calculator and stethoscope.
President Trump’s new hospital price transparency executive order directs federal agencies to enforce regulations that the president put into effect in his first term.
Trump’s action reflects a step toward…
In this bonus episode of The Deep End, listen to an interview with Jon Nelson. He’ll share how he’s doing these days, now that his depression is gone. You’ll hear about the work still ahead of him, which may be lifelong. And you’ll hear about his plans for the future.
