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A plague researcher died in Siberia. Russia says no plague cases were found
Nearly 200 contacts were monitored after a researcher at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute died from unexplained pneumonia. Plague remains unconfirmed,…
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Why Christa Pike was sentenced to death and how survival is possible
Court records explain Christa Pike’s death sentence. Drug delivery, sedation and a separate poisoning case show why her survival requires…
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Taylor Farms removes lettuce as Cyclospora outbreak reaches 1,644 cases
Taylor Farms is removing iceberg lettuce from parts of its foodservice supply after a Cyclospora outbreak linked to some Taco…
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Husband sucked into MRI by 20 lb chain and dies
On July 16, 2025, at the Nassau Open MRI clinic in Westbury, Long Island, a routine medical visit turned horrific.…
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Scientists find brain circuit that turns pain into suffering
What if the real source of pain isn’t your body, but your brain’s reaction to it? That’s the question researchers…
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Plague death confirmed in Arizona, officials urge caution
In a quiet corner of northern Arizona, an ancient killer reappeared. A local resident died at Flagstaff Medical Center on…
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Study shows we can hear when a forest is alive
No formal training. No field guides. No binoculars. And yet, we still know the sound of life when we hear…
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Tea time, lifetime: Science-backed reasons to keep on steeping
There’s a quiet revolution taking place at the bottom of a teacup. It’s one that has fascinated researchers around the…
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The Fascinating Transformation of Longan: Culinary Applications and Nutritional Impact
Longan, a tropical fruit, is a culinary gem with a taste that’s uniquely its own. While it may resemble the…
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