Everyone Is Sick Right Now
For the past two years, social distancing kept seasonal viruses at bay. Now they’re roaring back......»»
Q&A: Toxic algae, warming waters imperil marine life on U.S. coasts
The images are heart-rending: hundreds of dolphins and sea lions washing up along the shores of Southern California, sick and dying from toxic algae poisoning. Photographed earlier this summer, they are the latest reminders that the climate crisis is.....»»
Why workers in small businesses can struggle with mental health and "presenteeism"
If you are struggling with your mental health, is it better to come to work or stay off sick? You may think your employer would prefer you try to keep working, but many employers would prefer you take time off to feel better......»»
Sick of hearing about record heat? Scientists say those numbers paint the story of a warming world
The summer of 2023 is behaving like a broken record about broken records......»»
Searching for resilience to sea star wasting disease
Your body is home to a unique collection of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in and on you, known as your microbiome. When everything is in balance, you feel good. But when your microbiome is off, you can get sick. The same applies to the rest.....»»
As toxic algae sickens sea lions and other marine animals, California wildlife center needs help
A wave of sick and injured sea creatures is pushing the Marine Mammal Care Center to the limit, jeopardizing the San Pedro-based veterinary assistance and food shelter's ability to provide necessary care......»»
Top Chef, SNL, and more NBC FAST channels coming to Freevee and Xumo Play
Are you sick of spending money on streaming services that cancel and even remove shows and movies without warning? If so, you might want to … The post Top Chef, SNL, and more NBC FAST channels coming to Freevee and Xumo Play appeared first on B.....»»
Apple may soon eliminate the notch from your Mac and iPhone
Sick of the notch on your Mac or iPhone? Apple is working on a way to get rid of it for good, while still keeping all the Face ID goodness you know and love......»»
Why Some People Get Sick More Often
Genetic susceptibilities, the environment and the body’s response to inflammation all influence our odds of falling ill.....»»
The Explosive Legacy of the Pandemic Hand Sanitizer Boom
Three years ago, the FDA declared a manufacturing free-for-all. Now a noxious brew of leftover product is catching fire and making people sick......»»
Danish researcher and NASA predict how many people will die from air pollution in the future
They come from factory stacks, car exhaust pipes and cruise liner engines. They are tiny particles and they are all around us. When we breathe in air, these particles settle in the small vessels of our lungs, and they make us sick......»»
Catching foodborne illness early
Produce such as lettuce and spinach is routinely tested for foodborne pathogenic bacteria like salmonella, listeria monocytogenes and pathogenic types of E. coli in an effort to protect consumers from getting sick......»»
Wear OS watch faces are about to whole lot more fun and customizable
Are you sick of how your Wear OS watch faces look like? Then you might be interested to learn that Google has announced a new way for users to build watch faces in an upcoming Wear OS update. Unlike traditional watches, there are consider.....»»
I’m sick of big, ugly phone cameras — and they’re only getting worse
We all want better cameras on our phones, but are we willing to accept the cost? I don't mean financially — I mean aesthetically and ergonomically......»»
How do Candida auris and other fungi develop drug resistance? A microbiologist explains
One of the scariest things you can be told when at a doctor's office is "You have an antimicrobial-resistant infection." That means the bacteria or fungus making you sick can't be easily killed with common antibiotics or antifungals, making treatment.....»»
Mystery solved: Scientists ID Caribbean sea urchin killer
Last year, sea urchins in the Caribbean started getting sick—shedding their spines, dying off and throwing reef ecosystems into chaos. Now, scientists think they've caught the killer in this marine murder mystery......»»
Wearing a fitness tracker could help you detect COVID faster
Research into COVID-19 by Oura shows the Oura Ring smart ring's sensors collect data that can warn when you're getting sick......»»
How to connect a PS4 controller to an Android device (no root)
Sick of using on-screen controls to play games on your smartphone or tablet? We'll show you how to connect your PS4 controller to your Android device in less than 2 minutes. The post How to connect a PS4 controller to an Android device (no root) firs.....»»
68 now sickened, 4 lose eyeballs in outbreak linked to eyedrops
The extensively drug-resistant germ continues to strike amid recalls and warnings. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Maciej Luczniewski) An alarming outbreak of extensively drug-resistant bacteria linked to eye drops has now sick.....»»
US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors
Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave......»»
Pancakes won"t turn you into a zombie as in HBO"s "The Last of Us," but fungi in flour can make people sick
In the HBO series "The Last of Us," named after the popular video game of the same name, the flour supplies of the world are contaminated with a fungus called Cordyceps. When people eat pancakes or other foods made with that flour, the fungi grow ins.....»»