Ed Cara

10/22/21

Walmart Aromatherapy Spray Linked to Mystery Outbreak of a Deadly Tropical Disease, Recall Issued

A bottle of the spray in a patient's home was discovered to contain the bacteria, which is normally only found in…

10/22/21

Heat and Dehydration Likely Cause of Mysterious Hiking Deaths in California This Summer

The family of three and their dog had been hiking in 100-degree weather, with only one water bottle to share,…

10/22/21

What to Know About Mixing and Matching Your Covid-19 Booster

For those who need boosters, the mix-and-match approach with the various vaccines seems to be safe and effective.

10/21/21

Plastic Is the New Coal

A new report shows that plastics will emit more greenhouse gases than coal by 2030 in the U.S. if the industry…

10/21/21

FDA, CDC Panel OK Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Boosters—And for People to Mix and Match

High-risk Americans and those over 65 are being told to get boosters, while J&J recipients should get any shot…

10/20/21

The Era of Climate Sickness Has Arrived

Americans are being exposed to more infectious diseases, heat waves, and wildfires due to climate change. A new…

10/20/21

Doctors Claim to Have Successfully Transplanted a Pig Kidney Into a Human

The porcine kidney seemed to function as normal, without any signs of rejection from the patient's body before the…

10/19/21

Convinced Your Dog Is a Genius? Scientists Want To Hear From You

The 'Finding Rico' project is looking for gifted dogs all over the world to better understand canine intelligence…

10/19/21

Koalas Have a Big Chlamydia Problem—but a New Vaccine Could Save Them

Scientists will vaccinate 400 wild koalas against the disease, which can be debilitating for these cuddly marsupials.

10/18/21

Horseback Riding Is More Dangerous Than Football, According to New Study

Famously risky sports like skiing, auto racing, and football may all be safer than horseback riding.

10/18/21

New York City Hit by Spike of a Rare Disease Spread by Rat Urine

So far, 15 cases of leptospirosis have reported in the city this year, with 13 people hospitalized and one dead.

10/16/21

Discovering My Love of Final Fantasy XIV Kept Me From Getting Covid Burnout

The kindness and good faith of the FFXIV community has been a balm during these awful times.

10/15/21

After Woman's Tumor Unexpectedly Shrinks, Her Doctors Wonder If CBD Oil Played a Role

Some outside experts are skeptical, but the woman's doctors say CBD and THC compounds deserve further attention in…

10/14/21

FDA Advisory Panel Unanimously Backs a Half-Dose Moderna Booster for Covid-19

The panel agreed that people over 65 and high-risk groups who took the original Moderna vaccine should be able to…

10/14/21

Stanford Researchers Design a High-Tech White Cane That Nudges Users Away From Obstacles

The Augmented Cane uses a variety of sensors and a versatile wheel to help users better navigate indoors and…

10/14/21

Scientists See Leprosy in Wild Chimpanzees for the First Time

Researchers found leprosy in two far-apart chimp communities of West Africa, suggesting the disease has been…

10/13/21

The First FDA-Authorized E-Cigarette Is Here

Three Vuse vaping products were authorized for sale, the FDA's first major move in a controversial public health…

10/12/21

Most People Shouldn't Take Baby Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks, U.S. Experts Say

New proposed guidelines discourage the use of low-dose aspirin for heart health without a doctor's recommendation,…

10/12/21

An Elk With a Tire Around Its Neck for Two Years Was Finally Freed

The 4-year-old bull elk had evaded rescue several times this year.

10/11/21

Two Scary Deer Illnesses Are Spreading in the U.S.

A universally fatal prion disease was recently found in Wisconsin, while a hemorrhagic virus is sickening deer…

Ed Cara's posts

Walmart Aromatherapy Spray Linked to Mystery Outbreak of a Deadly Tropical Disease, Recall Issued

Heat and Dehydration Likely Cause of Mysterious Hiking Deaths in California This Summer

What to Know About Mixing and Matching Your Covid-19 Booster

Plastic Is the New Coal

FDA, CDC Panel OK Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Boosters—And for People to Mix and Match

The Era of Climate Sickness Has Arrived

Doctors Claim to Have Successfully Transplanted a Pig Kidney Into a Human

Convinced Your Dog Is a Genius? Scientists Want To Hear From You

Koalas Have a Big Chlamydia Problem—but a New Vaccine Could Save Them

Horseback Riding Is More Dangerous Than Football, According to New Study

New York City Hit by Spike of a Rare Disease Spread by Rat Urine

Discovering My Love of Final Fantasy XIV Kept Me From Getting Covid Burnout

After Woman's Tumor Unexpectedly Shrinks, Her Doctors Wonder If CBD Oil Played a Role

FDA Advisory Panel Unanimously Backs a Half-Dose Moderna Booster for Covid-19

Stanford Researchers Design a High-Tech White Cane That Nudges Users Away From Obstacles

Scientists See Leprosy in Wild Chimpanzees for the First Time

The First FDA-Authorized E-Cigarette Is Here

Most People Shouldn't Take Baby Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks, U.S. Experts Say

An Elk With a Tire Around Its Neck for Two Years Was Finally Freed

Two Scary Deer Illnesses Are Spreading in the U.S.