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Burning Out? An E-Tattoo Can Track Mental Strain
Ever thought so long and hard on a problem that your forehead grew hot, your brain became frazzled and your eyes grew bleary? A new temporary tattoo can help measure that sort of mental strain, researchers report. The wireless forehead electronic tattoo decodes brainwaves to measure mental strain and potential burnout without bulky headgear, researchers… read on > read on >
RFK Jr. Ends COVID Vaccine Urging for Healthy Kids, Pregnant Women
The top U.S. health agency will no longer recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy children and pregnant women. Tuesday’s announcement by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. bypasses the typical vaccine recommendation process, which includes review by experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Washington Post… read on > read on >
Environmental SOS: Rare Birds Crunch From Bellies Full of Plastic
Birds on a remote Australian island are so full of plastic they crunch, British researchers report. They found plastic in the bellies of chicks less than 3 months old and a dead bird with 778 individual pieces of plastic packed into its tummy “like a brick,” according to ecologist Alex Bond, principal curator at Britain’s… read on > read on >
Cities Contribute To Asthma, Researchers Argue
Dirty, crowded urban environments can significantly increase a person’s risk of developing asthma, a new study says. Cleaner, better-thought-out cities could ward off 1 of every 10 asthma cases, researchers reported recently in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. Asthma risk in both kids and adults is increased due to urban air pollution, dense development… read on > read on >
FDA Warns of Heart Risk With Pfizer, Moderna COVID Vaccines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered Pfizer and Moderna to expand their warning labels on COVID-19 vaccines. The updated warnings highlight a rare risk of heart inflammation in teen boys and young men, CBS News reported. The warning applies to males ages 16 to 25 and is based on new data from… read on > read on >
Want To Deter Teen Vaping? Make Devices Boring, Study Says
Making vape devices boring could help deter teens and young adults from picking up the e-cigarette habit, a new study says. Vape devices currently come in colorful packaging and all sorts of fun designs, intended to enhance their appeal, researchers said. Offering a standardized white disposable vape made the devices less appealing, compared to colorful… read on > read on >
FDA Limits COVID-19 Boosters to Seniors, Other High-Risk Groups
WEDNESDAY May 21, 2025The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided that only seniors and people at high risk should get the latest COVID-19 booster shots this fall. The new framework, announced Tuesday, says adults 65 and older, and people with certain health conditions, can still get updated COVID-19 vaccines, The Associated Press reported.… read on > read on >
Bodybuilding Linked To Sudden Cardiac Deaths
Bodybuilders spend countless hours in the gym to create a heart-stopping physique. But their efforts place their own hearts at risk of stopping, a new study says. Sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high proportion of deaths in male bodybuilders, researchers reported today in the European Heart Journal. Further, professional bodybuilders are five… read on > read on >
Pets Might Be Adding To Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to human health, as germs like E. coli and staph gain the power to overcome even the most powerful bacteria killers. Unfortunately, the health care we provide to our dogs and cats is likely making the problem worse, researchers have reported. Steps are being taken to use antibiotics more… read on > read on >
