MECCA, Calif. — When Limba Contreras moved to the desert community of Oasis, California, about 50 years ago, her family relied on a water cooler to keep temperatures inside their home comfortable. Other times, they sprayed each other with a hose outside. But when the heat topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit (about 38 Celsius), the cooler … Read more
(NewsNation) — Researchers have linked gut bacteria to genetic mutations that cause blindness. The study, published in the journal Cell, found that in eyes affected by sight loss due to a specific genetic mutation, gut bacteria were present in the damaged areas. The genetic mutation, known as Crumbs homolog 1 (CRB1), is associated with eye … Read more
Having high cholesterol means you have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in the blood. Over time this cholesterol can build up in the blood vessels raising the risk for blockages. Therefore, high cholesterol is a major risk factor for medical emergencies such as heart attacks and strokes, which occur when blood … Read more
By Anthony Wu, as told to Lisa Fields When our 3-year-old son, Eugene, was 2 weeks old, he was diagnosed with Pompe disease. My wife, Jung, and I found out this important information because we live in New York City, and Pompe disease is included among New York state’s newborn screening tests. We had never … Read more
Oregon is poised to step back from its first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law with a new measure approved by the state Senate that would reinstate criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of some drugs. The law, which took effect in 2021, decriminalized possession and personal use of all drugs, including small amounts of heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, … Read more
A Brighton actor is to restore the reputation of one of the city’s forgotten international stars this week with the release of the film Vindication Swim, about an extraordinary feat of endurance. Almost a century ago, Mercedes Gleitze was the first British woman to swim the Channel, although her reputation was briefly tarnished when her … Read more
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge on Friday temporarily blocked state Attorney General Ken Paxton from forcing an LGBTQ+ advocacy group to hand over information about transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care. The ruling came just one day after PFLAG National went to court to try to stop Paxton’s office from getting the information. … Read more
Our day-to-day lives can be pretty hectic, with work, family duties and other responsibilities to carry out. Therefore, many of us will look forward to sitting down and relaxing whenever we can. While it is important to take time for ourselves, a new study has revealed that spending too much time sitting around could be … Read more
By Sarah Amandolare With vast forestland, suburban developments, and urban high-rises alike burning in recent months and years, it can feel as if few places in the U.S. are safe from fire. Around the world, experts warn that fires are a worsening global crisis. In the United States, 8% more fires broke out in 2020, … Read more
NITEROI — Since Rio de Janeiro declared a public health emergency after an outbreak of dengue fever last month, the city has ramped up testing capacities, opened up a dozen dengue health centers and trained medical staff to attend to the ever-growing needs of its population. But in Rio’s sister city of Niteroi, just across … Read more
