Latest articles by Nicoletta Lanese
Scientists uncover new hormone in unusual discovery
A newly identified hormone dramatically strengthens bones in lab studies and could eventually lead to new treatments for fractures and osteoporosis.
H5N1: What to know about the bird flu cases in cows, goats and people
Bird flu in cows and goats has raised alarm in the U.S. To date, four people are thought to have caught the virus from cattle, but the risk to the general public is low.
4th person catches bird flu from cows, this time in Colorado
A fourth person in the U.S. has caught bird flu after working with infected cows on a farm.
What is brominated vegetable oil, and why did the FDA ban it in food?
The FDA will no longer allow BVO in food due to safety concerns revealed in studies.
Single molecule reverses signs of aging in muscles and brains, mouse study reveals
A new study in mice and human cells suggests that a small molecule can help reverse signs of aging by extending telomeres and modulating key genes.
1st-known human case of H5N2 bird flu remains under investigation
A man in Mexico died after catching the world's first laboratory-confirmed case of H5N2 bird flu in humans. However, authorities think he likely died of existing conditions, rather than the infection itself.
Mifepristone: What to know about the drug in the Supreme Court's abortion pill case
The Supreme Court of the United States has now issued a ruling about a widely used abortion pill. Here's what you should know.
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone in unanimous ruling
In a 9-0 ruling, the court determined that an anti-abortion collective didn't have legal standing to raise the case against mifepristone to the Supreme Court.
Seizures, heart rhythm problems and acidic blood seen in 12 people after eating snacks containing mushrooms
Health officials warn that serious illnesses have been tied to Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones and gummies.
2-in-1 shot for flu and COVID shows promise in advanced trial
The pharmaceutical company Moderna announced promising results from the ongoing trial of its new vaccine, mRNA-1083.
Rare fungal STI spotted in US for the 1st time
A difficult-to-treat form of ringworm can spread via sex and has now been seen in the U.S.
Salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers sickens 162
A company that ships whole cucumbers from Florida has recalled potentially contaminated produce.
Restless legs syndrome tied to 140 'hotspots' in the genome
A new study has identified more than 140 novel genetic risk factors associated with the development of restless legs syndrome.
'Racism is a global public health crisis': Author Layal Liverpool says racist ideas still pervade medicine, and that hurts all of us
In a new book, Layal Liverpool discusses how addressing racial biases in medicine and upending ideas like the "inferior Black pelvis" will lead to a healthier world.
'As beautiful as pregnancy sounds, it also scares me': Author Layal Liverpool on the reality of racism in reproductive health care
In a new book, science journalist Layal Liverpool sheds light on pervasive, racialized inequities in health care, including in reproductive care.
Latest human H5N1 bird flu case in US is 1st to cause respiratory symptoms
This infection, tied to an ongoing outbreak in cows, is the first in the U.S. to cause respiratory symptoms, but not the first H5N1 case in the world to do so.
A woman kept getting drunk despite not drinking. Fungi in her gut were brewing their own alcohol.
A woman kept mysteriously getting drunk despite not consuming alcohol. Turns out, a rare condition called "auto-brewery syndrome" was to blame.
Whooping cough outbreaks: Why is pertussis on the rise in several countries?
Notable outbreaks of whooping cough, or pertussis, have raised concern in some countries.
Parasitic worms infect 6 after bear meat served at family reunion
Parasitic worms infected a family who'd shared a meal that included undercooked bear meat kabobs.
In a 1st, scientist grow mini brains with functional blood-brain barriers
New "assembloids" grown from stem cells offer a tiny, working model of the blood-brain barrier.
H5N1 bird flu has spread to human from cow in 2nd probable case, CDC reports
A dairy worker in Michigan contracted an eye infection on a dairy farm where H5N1 had been identified in cows.
'Look at all this we don't understand': Study unravels whole new layer of Alzheimer's disease
A new study begins to unpack an understudied aspect of brain biology and Alzheimer's disease.
The same genetic mutations behind gorillas' small penises may hinder fertility in men
Scientists have used the gorilla genome to probe for previously unknown genes that may contribute to infertility in men.
