Iowa lawmakers have advanced a controversial bill to restrict mRNA vaccines—vaccines that played a pivotal role in ending the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed Iowa mRNA vaccine ban comes as legislators in conservative states rehash pandemic-era policies and vaccine skepticism, raising concerns about public health impacts and legal challenges. This move aligns with broader efforts in...

Obesity is a true pandemic, affecting 890 million adults around the world and about 160 million children. It is one of the leading causes of death around the world, as it is a risk factor that contributes to so many dangerous conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. For this reason, it is important that...

Recent studies have revealed potential negative effects of radiofrequency radiation from cell phone towers on trees. One particular study conducted from 2006 to 2015 in Germany, showed that trees near cell phone towers were exposed to radiation that resulted in significant damage. Notably, the damage often started on the sides of the trees that were...

Rachel Ashby is a 41-year-old mother of four. She’s also spent the last four years following an eating plan many nutritionists would consider extreme: the carnivore diet. While most diets emphasize eating a variety of foods in moderation, the carnivore diet says no to any plant foods, completely restricting food intake to animal products only....

A California woman’s months-long ordeal with an aggressive black bear ended tragically when the animal she nicknamed “Big B-ard” fatally mauled her inside her own home in November 2023. Patrice Miller, 71, became the victim of the first documented fatal black bear attack on a human in the Golden State. When officials found her body...

Does a computer using actual, real human brain cells seem too much like something out of a sci-fi film to be real? If that’s the case, then I guess we are now living inside of a science fiction movie. Australian startup Cortical Labs has all but turned the tech industry on its head by unveiling...

Bird flu, caused by influenza A viruses like H5N1 and H7N9, remains a critical public health concern due to its potential to cause severe illness in humans. While human infections are particularly rare, recent outbreaks in U.S. dairy cows and poultry have raised concerns. Recognizing bird flu symptoms early is essential for timely medical intervention...

Former CIA remote viewer, Joe McMoneagle has made a startling claim about life on Mars. A claim that has not only sparked debate within the scientific community, but in the paranormal one as well. Known as the CIA’s Remote Viewer No. 1, he has uncovered details around is psychic viewing of Mars. He believes he...

Elon Musk has long claimed to know a lot about a variety of subjects, ranging from EVs to AI. He also seems to think he understands healthcare, questioning the way it is run on the platform he bought, X. However, his remarks were met with considerable pushback, such as a response from Mark Cuban which...

There are many who say that setbacks are not failures, but simply learning opportunities. By that same line of reasoning, SpaceX’s Starship program is encountering some major opportunities for learning. The program’s flight 7 erupted into an explosion in January, and now its 8th test flight has met a similar fate. The January Explosion The...

An 18-year survivor of neuroblastoma, a solid tumour that primarily affects individuals in their childhood, marks a significant step forward as potentially the longest reported remission in a patient treated with CAR-T Cancer Therapy. This outcome, reported by Nature Medicine, observed in a phase 1 clinical trial follow-up, highlights the therapy’s potential, though challenges remain...

Bungee jumping is often seen as the ultimate adrenaline rush. But for Erin Langworthy, a young Australian traveler, what was meant to be an exhilarating leap of faith turned into a harrowing fight for survival when her cord snapped mid-air, plunging her into crocodile-infested waters below. Her story is a chilling reminder of the risks...