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The evolution of life on Earth 'almost predictably' led to human intelligence, neuroscientist saysInterview Neuroscientist Nikolay Kukushkin spoke to Live Science about how human consciousness evolved.
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Study links GLP-1 use to some pregnancy risks — but the research has key caveatsA new study hints that pregnant people who have previously taken drugs like Ozempic may face a higher risk of certain poor pregnancy outcomes. But more studies are needed to understand the finding.
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'I don't know if CDC will survive, to be quite frank': Former CDC officials describe the disintegration of the agency under RFKThree former CDC officials share their experiences at the agency leading up to their resignations.
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New drug could prevent diabetes complications not fixed with blood sugar control, study hintsAn experimental drug compound could be a promising treatment for harmful diabetes complications, per a new study in lab mice and human cells.
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New Jersey man dies from meat allergy triggered by tick biteA man in New Jersey has died from a meat allergy that people can develop after being bitten by certain tick species.
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A woman's homemade juice led to life-threatening 'toxic squash syndrome'In the first reported case of its kind in Canada, a woman fell violently ill after consuming the juice of a bitter gourd.
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Canada has lost its 'measles elimination status' — here's what that meansA large, ongoing outbreak that began in Canada in 2024 has cost the country its measles elimination status.
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One molecule could usher revolutionary medicines for cancer, diabetes and genetic disease — but the US is turning its back on itThe U.S. government is divesting from mRNA vaccines, but will other uses of the technology be spared? In a time of uncertainty, scientists worry that revolutionary treatments for cancer, immune dysfunction and genetic disease may be left on the lab bench.
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'This is a completely different level of anti-vaccine engagement than we've ever seen before,' says epidemiologist Dr. Seth BerkleyInterview Epidemiologist Dr. Seth Berkley spoke to Live Science about the importance of vaccine equity and the obstacles undermining it, as well as the political challenges to vaccines being raised in the U.S.
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Future pandemics are a 'certainty' — and we must be better prepared to distribute vaccines equitablyBook Months before COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, efforts were already underway to ensure low-income countries would get access to future vaccines against the infection. The book "Fair Doses" tells that story and discusses the ongoing fight for vaccine equity around the world.
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A toddler accidently ate gonorrhea bacteria from a lab dishIn a bizarre medical case published in 1984, a young boy was inadvertently exposed to an STI-causing bacteria in a lab dish.
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Black eyes, orbital fractures and retinal detachment: Pickleball-related eye injuries are on the rise in the USA new analysis suggests the rate of pickleball-related eye injuries has increased dramatically in the U.S. as the sport gains popularity.
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A woman's nausea was triggered by a huge mass in her stomach — which doctors dissolved with diet sodaA woman's abdominal discomfort turned out to be caused by a build up of food in her stomach. And the treatment involved diet soda.
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'The Big One' could be even worse than COVID-19. Here's what epidemiologist Michael Osterholm says we can learn from past pandemics.The new book "The Big One" describes lessons learned from past pandemics and how they might be applied to mitigate the dangers of future outbreaks.
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Scientists created human egg cells from skin cells — then used them to make embryosIn a proof-of-concept experiment, scientists demonstrated that you can create and fertilize human eggs in the lab using sperm, genes from skin cells, and the "shells" of existing egg cells.
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'Groundbreaking' gene therapy is first treatment for Huntington's disease to slow the conditionResults from a three-year trial suggest an experimental gene therapy for Huntington's disease can slow the progression of the deadly condition by 75%.
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If tiny lab-grown 'brains' became conscious, would it still be OK to experiment on them?A perspective paper published this week argued that brain organoids could soon gain consciousness, and we should consider stricter regulations around them.
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CDC committee votes to change measles vaccine guidance for young childrenThe Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended against using the MMRV vaccine in children under 4. This could eliminate a choice for kids' first dose of measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox prevention.
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Even brief exposure to air pollution can push the placenta into an inflammatory state, lab study suggestsA study of human placentas suggests that urban air pollution may push the organ's resident immune cells into an inflammatory state.
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Have you gotten this year's COVID vaccine?Federal guidance about the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine has raised questions and confusion around the shots. Have you tried to get one this year?
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Breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug that extends life by decades earns its developers a $250,000 'American Nobel'One of this year's coveted Lasker Awards went to three scientists who helped invent a life-saving treatment for cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease.
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'We have basically destroyed what capacity we had to respond to a pandemic,' says leading epidemiologist Michael OsterholmINTERVIEW Live Science spoke with leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm about his new book, "The Big One," which discusses the next pandemic and how to mitigate its harm.
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Just 1 dose of LSD could relieve anxiety for months, trial findsAn early trial with about 200 people tested the effects of LSD on generalized anxiety disorder and found promising results.
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Formaldehyde-free hair-straightening products may still threaten health, concerning study findsFormaldehyde-free hair-straightening products have been marketed as a safer option, but they may pose a risk to kidney health, a case series suggests.
