THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- HBO’s hit series “The Last of Us" envisions a world decimated by a fungal apocalypse. A real-life insect fungus called Cordyceps makes the leap into humans, turning those stricken into violent zombie-like creatures...
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- A nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose should be sold over-the-counter, two expert panels to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended Wednesday. Research has shown that wider availability of naloxone --...
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- Many older women with early-stage breast cancer can skip radiation without harming their survival odds, a new clinical trial finds. The study involved women age 65 and older who had surgery for small breast tumors deemed...
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- A new study builds upon earlier evidence that vaping isn’t any healthier than smoking. In analyzing epithelial cells taken from the mouths of vapers, smokers and people who had never vaped or smoked, researchers found...
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- A new study finds brain changes in F16 fighter pilots, which could shed light on what happens to astronauts during space travel. The hope is that the study, published Feb. 15 in Frontiers in Physiology, will help...
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- Ramen danger: A steaming cup of instant noodles is a big cause of scald injuries in children, researchers report. A new study that examined pediatric admissions at University of Chicago Medicine for burn injuries caused by...
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- Americans eat too much salt and more than a dozen favorite and convenience foods are largely to blame. Nearly 90% of Americans exceed dietary guidelines for sodium intake, a risk factor for high blood pressure and heart...
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 -- Doctors could soon have a new tool to help diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A questionnaire called CAPTURE successfully identified almost half of clinical trial participants who had moderate to severe...
'The Last of Us': How likely is a fungal apocalypse? The TV show's outcome is very improbable, experts say, but it does highlight changes that make fungal infections a greater threat to human health in the real world. Read more Do all older patients...