Stonehenge’s mysterious Altar Stone had roots in Scotland
Stonehenge had a hard Scottish heart, a new study suggests. The ancient site’s central stone, a large slab known as […]
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Why mpox is a global health emergency — again
For the second time, the World Health Organization has declared that mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a global health emergency.
Expanding antibiotic treatment in sub-Saharan Africa could save kids’ lives
In some parts of sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 10 percent of children die before they turn 5 years old (SN: 8/3/22);
People with food and other allergies have a new way to treat severe reactions
Soon people will be able to subdue a severe allergic reaction with a nasal spray instead of an injection. On
Some ‘forever chemicals’ can be absorbed through our skin
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Hot spots on your face can show how well you’re aging
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A starvation protein reverses anorexia symptoms in mice
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More than 4 billion people may not have access to clean water
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New boosters of COVID-19 have been approved. When should you get one?
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More than 100 types of bacteria can thrive in microwave ovens
Even the microwave oven in your kitchen is not immune to bacteria. The radiant environment inside a microwave oven can