Electrical Device in Brain Might Help with Depression
Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, is an experimental treatment that involves having an electrical device placed in the brain.
US Approves Asthma Drug to Treat Food Allergies
The U.S. food and drug agency has approved a medication already used to treat the breathing condition asthma to treat people for food allergies.
Are Lab-grown Diamonds Sustainable?
Human-made diamonds come with an appealing claim: Manufacturers say the stones are produced ethically using renewable energy. But many of the products do not meet that claim or their producers do not confirm the electricity sources they use.
What Is ‘Cozy Cardio?’
A new kind of exercise idea is becoming popular in the United States. Social media is bringing attention to “cozy cardio.” It means doing light cardiovascular exercise at home.
Garden Group Names 2024 ‘Year of African Violet’
The African violet, a plant from Tanzania that came to the U.S. in the late 1800s, received a special honor from the National Garden Bureau (NGB).
Cameroon Launches First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children
Cameroon has begun the world’s first major malaria vaccine program for children.
Consumer Reports Finds ‘Widespread’ Plastics in Food
New research from the American non-profit organization Consumer Reports finds that plastics have a “widespread” presence in food.
Millions Infected with Dengue as Temperature Rises
The disease dengue is spreading across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began in 1980.
Study: More Americans Affected by Long-term Tiredness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its most recent estimate for adults with chronic fatigue syndrome.
US Life Expectancy Rises after Drops Linked to COVID-19
Life expectancy in the United States rose by about one year in 2022 following earlier decreases linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.