Man gets drunk, wakes up with a medical mystery that nearly kills him - Ars Technica

This one seems ready-made for a television medical drama.

Man allegedly sprayed his own 'HIV positive blood' at hospital employees after removing IV - WKRC

A hospitalized man allegedly removed an IV from his arm and used his "HIV positive blood" as a weapon by spraying it into the eyes of medical personnel.

Mosquito-borne virus surging in Missouri, killing 3 and hospitalizing 15 - KSDK

West Nile Virus is spreading faster in the state than usual, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Drinking Diet Soda May Raise Your Liver Disease Risk by Up to 60%, New Study Says - EatingWell

Both sugary and diet sodas may raise the risk of liver disease. Learn how your drink choices impact your health and why water is the safest option.

This Key to a Happy Life Might Also Lower Your Dementia Risk - Money Talks News

Research reveals that one factor might make older people 28% less likely to develop cognitive impairment.

NCDHHS reports first flu-related death of 2025-2026 season in western NC - WLOS

On Oct. 8, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced the first flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season, an adult in WNC.

State reports season's first flu death out of western North Carolina - WRAL.com

On Wednesday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said an adult in western North Carolina died from flu complications during the first week of October.

Toby Kiers - MacArthur Foundation

Investigating symbiotic relationships among plants, fungi, and other microbes and their role in planetary health.

Golden Retriever Jumps From Moving Car And Ends Up Stranded On A Tiny Island - The Dodo

Meet Matilda: a spunky Golden Retriever whose fearlessness recently got her into a bit of trouble.

Social Inference Could Be the Key to Healing Schizophrenia - Neuroscience News

Researchers have identified a brain function that could transform how schizophrenia is treated—by focusing on social inference, the ability to interpret social cues and intentions.

Lesser-Known Breast Cancer Surging in US, Report Warns - Newsweek

Incidence rates of the obscure type of breast cancer have increased more steeply than all other breast cancers combined, new data finds.

Lauren K. Williams - MacArthur Foundation

Uncovering transformative connections between algebraic combinatorics and problems in other areas of math and physics.

Brain health: 10 simple steps you should take to improve brain function - Times of India

The human brain is an astonishing machine- complex, adaptive, and constantly reshaping itself in response to how we live. Yet in the rush of daily life, we often forget that this organ needs just as much maintenance as the rest of the body. Modern habits, str…

Pumpkin Seeds vs. Chia Seeds: Which Is Better for Fiber, Magnesium, and Protein? - Verywell Health

Both chia and pumpkin seeds provide health benefits. Chia seeds contain much more fiber than pumpkin seeds, while pumpkin seeds are more protein-dense.

'Unusual' Fox Too Friendly For The Wild Demands Belly Rubs From His Caretakers - The Dodo

He's built a little differently ...

This addiction is more dangerous than alcohol or tobacco, new study warns of a silent trap - The Economic Times

A study published in Addiction reveals that older Americans are now more likely to be addicted to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) than to alcohol or tobacco. Conducted by the University of Michigan and the University of Utah, the survey found 12% of adults aged …