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7 home remedies to try for a sore throat - The Washington Post
You can find most of these in your pantry right now.
Swearing Actually Seems to Make Humans Physically Stronger - ScienceAlert
The gym's about to get a whole lot swear-ier, thanks to science.
Best seat to avoid getting sick on a plane - Fox News
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New “Super Antibiotic” Kills Deadly Gut Infection Without Destroying the Microbiome - SciTechDaily
A low-dose antibiotic developed in Leiden may stop C. difficile infections more effectively by targeting the pathogen while preserving the gut microbiome. Researchers in Leiden have developed a new antibiotic called EVG7 that can combat the dangerous gut bact…
Cheese Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in 25-Year Study - ScienceAlert
One of the finest foods available to humanity may carry an unexpected benefit.
New Pill Could Finally Treat Sleep Apnea Without a Mask - SciTechDaily
Sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions in sleep apnea patients, pointing toward a viable drug treatment. A European clinical trial has found that the drug sulthiame can reduce breathing pauses and improve sleep quality in people with obstructive sleep apne…
Scientists Identify 6 Key Depression Symptoms That Predict Dementia Risk - ScienceAlert
Symptoms of depression in middle age could point towards the likelihood of dementia later in life, a new study shows, which could perhaps enable precautions and treatments to be put in place earlier.
What are the four vaccines Florida plans to no longer require? - Tampa Bay Times
The four vaccines are the first step in the surgeon general’s plan to end all Florida vaccine requirements.
New viral ‘switch’ may help combat antibiotic resistance - The Jerusalem Post
Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have revealed that bacteriophages use a small RNA molecule to hijack bacterial cells, a mechanism that had never been described before.
A gastrointestinal illness outbreak sickens kids at South Jersey elementary school - WHYY
Cases are more common in the winter as people spend more time indoors and in settings like schools, long-term care facilities and daycares.
What blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s biomarkers can and can’t tell you - The Washington Post
Researchers are exploring how new blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease could lead to earlier detection.
The motorcyclist fighting a deadly disease in the African bush - BBC
As a child Andrew Ochieng survived the world's second deadliest parasite. Today he is working to stop this little-known killer from the back of a motorbike.
Tracy Leigh Mitchell, 60 - Coeur d'Alene Press
Tracy Leigh Scott Mitchell, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Dec. 8, 2025.
Cannabis Compounds Show Promise Against One of the Deadliest Cancers - SciTechDaily
Laboratory studies have found that a combination of THC and CBD can kill ovarian cancer cells without harming healthy cells. Researchers are exploring whether future cancer treatments could be developed from compounds found in cannabis. In laboratory experime…
Whooping cough cases soar as vaccine rates drop among kids - NBC News
As of Dec. 6, the CDC logged 26,632 cases of whooping cough in 2025. The last time the U.S. saw so many cases was more than a decade ago in 2014.
Trump taps Yale doctor who pushed unproven covid treatment to lead U.S. cancer effort - The Washington Post
Harvey Risch, an epidemiologist respected for his cancer research, promoted the use of hydroxychloroquine during the pandemic, despite a lack of evidence it worked against covid.
Golden Retriever Clearly Has Beef With the Neighborhood Snowman and It's Cracking Us Up - Yahoo
The Snowman isn't amused.
Why I volunteered to be infected with dengue fever - NPR
The U.S. has registered over half a million clinical trials since 2000. Here's a look at the business and ethics of human medical experimentation through the eyes of a volunteer.
In aftermath of Eaton and Palisades fires, ER visits surged amid health effects including blood abnormalities, study finds - ABC7 Los Angeles
For the first time, researchers have been able to study the direct health effects the January wildfires had on Angelenos.
Simple Supplement Combo Could Help Fight Deadly Brain Cancer - ScienceAlert
Glioblastoma is a particularly aggressive cancer, but encouraging results from a new study testing two common supplements on glioblastoma tumors could potentially lead to a new way to treat the disease.