
A new FDA-approved syringe filled with algae- and fungi-based gel stops severe bleeding in seconds
The device is safer than other treatments, working faster for patients, and keeping medical professionals from direct contact with wounds.
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MIT scientists reverse opioid overdoses with 'Narcan sensor' implanted under skin
The iSOS sensor saw a 96% success rate in reversing opioid overdoses in the initial study.
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We finally know why some people got COVID while others didn’t
Throughout the pandemic, one of the key questions on everyone’s mind was why some people avoided getting COVID, while others caught the virus multiple times.
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Scientists invent water-powered 'electric bandages' for slow-healing wounds
The bandages were found to mend wounds faster than conventional methods in animal testing.
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Scientists combat PFAS contamination in water using 'oxidizing bubbles'
In a recent case study, the method was shown to remove 99.2% of PFAS from water every day for six months.
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Bernie Sanders' pressure on pharma giants slashes inhaler prices, Maine town hall celebrates
"Wanna know why I've worked for Bernie Sanders for 25 years? Moments like this," said the Vermont senator's staff director after an event focused on lifting up the working class.
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Scientists develop 3D-printed 'waffle stacks' found to remove 75% of 'forever chemicals' from water
The structures — called "monoliths" — were surprisingly found to be more effective after multiple uses, making them a reusable and affordable water treatment option.
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Climber with stage 4 colon cancer summits Yosemite's Half Dome with an inspiring message: 'I did this for a reason'
Nature photographer Kirk Keeler ascended Half Dome after years of training amid cancer treatments — with one simple call to action.
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7 Ways To Celebrate Esther Day
August 3 marks Esther Day, a day honoring Esther Earl, a young woman who died of thyroid cancer in 2010 and was an active member of Hank and John Green’s Nerdfighter community.
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August: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes
The ultimate calendar of August’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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Good news for urban dwellers: more trees, better health
Keeping people in cities healthy, especially in poorer neighborhoods, is challenging. One simple, effective, and scientifically proven prescription for better health is planting more trees.
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