New research involving trained zoo dolphins seems to confirm these aquatic mammals can feel electric fields, though…
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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.
The experimental stem cell therapy showed promising results, with no serious side effects, in a small, one-year…
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Colin Blake says his cruise was interrupted by a swollen toe purportedly filled with spider eggs. But spider experts…
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People with alcohol use disorder who took semaglutide, also known as Wegovy, drank less and had fewer cravings for…
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The Simple 2 test costs between $58 and $99 a kit.
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Local officials told the World Health Organization that the outbreaks are most likely a rebound of common germs.
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A common nutrient in red wine could explain why the stuff rapidly leads to headache in some people.
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Scientists thought signals from the gut tell us when we're full. A new study finds the tongue plays a role, too.
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Eggs, MSG, milk, and other foods have been unfairly vilified over the years.
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Some patients given a kind of nerve block experienced a substantially improved sense of smell afterward.
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The FDA finalized a rule that will require a drug’s side effects to be "presented in a clear, conspicuous, and…
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Researchers have video evidence that serotine bats don't have penetrative sex, like other mammals.
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More than 200 suspected cases of an unexplained canine respiratory illness have been reported so far.
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A new study has shown that microplastics can be found in mountain clouds, while also providing early evidence that…
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Scientists looked at data from 25 studies and found a clear association between exposure to two insecticide classes…
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People given the highest doses of a CRISPR-based gene therapy saw a noticeable drop in their levels of LDL-C, which…
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At least seven cases of salmonella caused by babies interacting with dog food have been reported. The outbreak is…
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The percentage of parents claiming exemptions for their children has risen nationwide this year, and the coverage…
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Six months after the procedure, 46-year-old Aaron James' new left eye is surviving, though his sight has not been…
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A WHO report estimates that 1 in 3 non-melanoma deaths annually can be attributed to working outdoors without UV…
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