The child caught the nearly always fatal viral disease from a bat bite, though little else is known about the case,…
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Born and raised in NYC, Ed covers public health, disease, and weird animal science for Gizmodo. He has previously reported for the Atlantic, Vice, Pacific Standard, and Undark Magazine.
Novo Nordisk, the company behind new obesity drug Wegovy, reported that the demand for the drug is higher than what…
The study found no link between knee osteoarthritis and either the amount or duration of routine exercise.
A report from the WHO estimates that Group B strep led to 140,000 stillbirths and newborn deaths in 2020, as well as…
New research has found that zinc can prevent or shorten some colds, but there's no clear best way to take it, the…
The true level of death and mass suffering caused by covid-19 is far greater than official estimates measure.
Once companies get their products medically licensed, UK doctors will be able to prescribe vapes to smokers hoping…
In a clinical trial, Pfizer/BioNTech's vaccine was estimated to be 90% effective at preventing the viral illness in…
Patients who survived triple-negative breast cancer will be given a three-dose vaccine in hopes of confirming its…
In the study, almost 80% of patients with treatment-resistant depression experienced remission after receiving…
Those who took fluvoxamine had a 32% lower risk of prolonged medical care and hospitalization compared to placebo,…
The cases have been traced back to an employee who worked at three locations of Famous Anthony’s.
Wildlife officials in Texas found a fish with its tongue cut off and replaced by a crustacean parasite—all part of…
Eggs, MSG, and other foods have been unfairly vilified over the years.
Cheeseburgers and chicken burritos had especially high levels of phthalates and similar substances.
The spinal fluid of two teens experiencing sudden psychiatric symptoms, including delusion, contained antibodies…
A bottle of the spray in a patient's home was discovered to contain the bacteria, which is normally only found in…
The family of three and their dog had been hiking in 100-degree weather, with only one water bottle to share,…
For those who need boosters, the mix-and-match approach with the various vaccines seems to be safe and effective.
A new report shows that plastics will emit more greenhouse gases than coal by 2030 in the U.S. if the industry…