Health August 3 Needle-free vaccine method delivers antibodies through dental floss in early study Scientists demonstrate dental floss can effectively deliver flu, protein and mRNA vaccines without needles by targeting tissue between teeth and gums in laboratory testing.
Lifestyle August 1 Husband refuses to eat chicken left in hot car for hours, sparking food safety debate: 'Not thrilled' A Reddit user's refusal to eat chicken left in car for hours sparked a viral food safety debate, with 2,000 comments weighing on whether sun-warmed poultry is safe to consume.
Health July 31 Rare tick-borne virus causing neurological symptoms diagnosed in Northeastern state Rare Powassan virus case in Maine highlights serious tick-borne illness with no vaccine or treatment, causing neurological symptoms and potential fatality.
Health July 30 Doctor reveals the secret weapon against growing vaccine skepticism worldwide Professor Margie Danchin addresses declining childhood vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy through trust-building strategies and community education programs.
Opinion July 28 The war on reading: Children in the crosshairs The decline in American literacy rates is creating a generation with weaker critical thinking skills as reading for pleasure hits a 40-year low despite billions in education spending.
Tech July 23 At-home test works like coffee rings to spot serious illness faster Scientists transformed everyday coffee stain patterns into a breakthrough diagnostic tool that's 100 times more sensitive than current rapid tests for diseases like COVID-19 and sepsis.
Health July 16 Four people dead in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters Florida officials warn about Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm water that has caused four deaths this year. The bacteria can enter through wounds or raw oyster consumption.
Media July 15 Joe Rogan confronts Gavin Newsom with 'tough' questions on pandemic record California Gov. Gavin Newsom faced challenging questions from podcaster Joe Rogan about California's pandemic policies in a new interview published Monday.
Health July 15 Scientists crack the code on new vaccine for deadly plague bacteria New bacterial mRNA vaccine technology shows promise in fighting plague, and could help address the global threat of antibiotic resistance through rapid vaccine development.
Media July 14 Former Obama speechwriter admits shunning conservative in his family was a mistake Former Obama speechwriter David Litt suggested in a guest essay for The New York Times that ostracizing conservatives might be the wrong approach, detailing a personal acedote.
Crime July 12 Bondi says all charges against doctor who allegedly destroyed COVID vaccines have been dropped Charges have been dropped against Dr. Kirk Moore, who faced decades in prison for allegedly destroying $28,000 in COVID-19 vaccines and fraudulently completing vaccination record cards.