
Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days... if people understand what they mean
Humidity doesn’t just make you feel sticky and uncomfortable — it also creates extra dangerous conditions on hot days.
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Stroke survivors may be saddled with an invisible disability known as spatial neglect — but a simple treatment offers significant improvement
Instead of living for months or years with visible or hidden disabilities, stroke survivors can take advantage of new techniques of advanced rehabilitation to improve their function and freedom.
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Florida is building a freshwater reservoir the size of Manhattan
The project is slated to supply clean drinking water to millions of South Florida residents.
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12 Ideas To Celebrate World Humanitarian Day
More than ever, the world needs humanitarian support — and those who step up to serve that role deserve our support.
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The healthiest cities in America: New rankings reveal the top and bottom contenders
There are so many factors that can influence healthy living and weight loss. Genetics and psychology both play a major role, but so can a person's environment.
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A new FDA-approved syringe filled with algae- and fungi-based gel stops severe bleeding in seconds
The device is safer than other treatments, working faster for patients, and keeping medical professionals from direct contact with wounds.
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MIT scientists reverse opioid overdoses with 'Narcan sensor' implanted under skin
The iSOS sensor saw a 96% success rate in reversing opioid overdoses in the initial study.
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We finally know why some people got COVID while others didn’t
Throughout the pandemic, one of the key questions on everyone’s mind was why some people avoided getting COVID, while others caught the virus multiple times.
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Scientists invent water-powered 'electric bandages' for slow-healing wounds
The bandages were found to mend wounds faster than conventional methods in animal testing.
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Scientists combat PFAS contamination in water using 'oxidizing bubbles'
In a recent case study, the method was shown to remove 99.2% of PFAS from water every day for six months.
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