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Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why - CNN

Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why - CNN

A deadly strain of bird flu sweeping through remote islands near Antarctica has devastated the native wildlife population, killing an estimated 13,000 seal pups, as well as penguins and seabirds, researchers say.

Granddaughter Pays for Her Grandmother's Care — but Watching Her Ignore Doctor's Warnings Pushed Her to a Breaking Point - TwistedSifter

Granddaughter Pays for Her Grandmother's Care — but Watching Her Ignore Doctor's Warnings Pushed Her to a Breaking Point - TwistedSifter

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The "dad bod," explained by science - Axios

The "dad bod," explained by science - Axios

The term is more than a cultural phenomenon.

The omega-3 supplement you take may not be helping your brain - CNN

The omega-3 supplement you take may not be helping your brain - CNN

Taking an omega-3 fatty acid supplement did not improve memory, cognitive function or brain cell loss for many people, a surprising new study finds.

3 Everyday Habits with More Blood Pressure Benefits Than Daily Walks - EatingWell

3 Everyday Habits with More Blood Pressure Benefits Than Daily Walks - EatingWell

A cardiologist and a dietitian share their expert tips for battling hypertension. Dietary changes, getting enough hydration and sleeping sufficiently can all combat high blood pressure.

Ebola outbreak zone cases up almost 40 percent in a week - The Hill

Ebola outbreak zone cases up almost 40 percent in a week - The Hill

The Ebola outbreak in Congo that’s spread across parts of Africa has killed more than 200 people in its first month and is considered the worst known outbreak at this stage, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Thursday. Ebo…

Scientists Link 8 Common Food Additives to Heart Disease Risk - Gizmodo

Scientists Link 8 Common Food Additives to Heart Disease Risk - Gizmodo

Certain food preservatives might silently be raising our blood pressure and heart disease risk, recent research has found.

Ticks are spreading Lyme disease across America, but we can beat them. Here’s how. - vox.com

Ticks are spreading Lyme disease across America, but we can beat them. Here’s how. - vox.com

A Lyme disease vaccine, alpha-gal-treatments, and good habits to get rid of ticks can help us stop these diseases caused by deer and dog tick bites.

On TikTok, sunscreen misinformation goes viral - NBC News

On TikTok, sunscreen misinformation goes viral - NBC News

Sunscreen videos on TikTok often go viral, but the most popular may spread misinformation, a PLOS Digital Health study found. University of Alberta study.