In a paper this month, doctors describe finding a wooden splinter lodged inside a man’s cornea for 15 years that's…
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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.
New research finds people diagnosed with hypochondriasis were more likely to die of natural and unnatural causes…
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Humanized pig organs and mood-boosting brain implants are some of the most futuristic medical innovations in recent…
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Research found that even short bouts of sleep deprivation can seriously sap our positive emotions.
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A new study details the difficult lives of people who cannot burp due to a rare condition.
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The unusual case suggests vocal cord paralysis can be a rare neurological complication of covid-19.
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Between-meal snacking makes up a huge portion of Americans' daily calories, new research found.
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Scientists found that childhood cat ownership is associated with developing schizophrenia—a risk possibly fueled by…
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There have been nearly 3,000 calls to poison control centers linked to the weight loss drug semaglutide, officials…
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An ear spider, a hairy tongue, and a trigger-happy MRI machine were among the year's grossest and oddest case…
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Neanderthals were genetically predisposed to be early birds, and they may have passed on those genes to some humans…
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Doctors in the UK reported the first known case of someone tearing their trachea via stifled sneezing.
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People who stopped taking Zepbound (tirzepatide) regained much of their lost weight within a year, while those on it…
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Pimples apparently make others uncomfortable, even though the skin condition isn't contagious.
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With the new goggles, researchers should be able to design better experiments to learn how the animals perceive the…
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The family of 46-year-old Dennis Brown claims Panera did little to appropriately warn customers about the Charged…
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This, uh, distinctive sea cucumber may contain anti-cancer agents, according to new research.
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The 57-year-old woman denied having any firearms before entering the MRI, according to an adverse event report filed…
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Researchers found evidence in lab animals that the mineral can prevent acetaminophen-related liver damage by…
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The findings could help researchers develop mushrooms with unique psychedelic compounds.
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