A sea turtle plagued by 'bubble butt' condition is helped by a 3D printer
"Bubble butt" can leave turtles struggling to swim normally — or unable to submerge at all. A 3D-printed harness can help.
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Curious about Dry January? What to expect — and how it works
If your New Year's resolution is to give up drinking for the month of January, this expert guide can help you get to Day 31 alcohol-free.
Specially trained therapy dogs are helping doctors, nurses and patients in Denver
Some hospitals are allowing dogs to spend entire shifts at the hospital for the doctors and nurses. The trained dogs help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.
FDA goes after mushroom edibles following illnesses and suspected deaths
The Food and Drug Administration is taking aim at a popular category of mushrooms edibles. That comes after a rash of illnesses and even a few suspected deaths earlier this year.
The story of two Marines who developed the same rare brain condition
Military personnel who fire certain powerful weapons may put their brains at risk. Two veterans who had repeated exposure to blasts developed the same rare brain malformation.
Costco egg recall for salmonella receives FDA's most severe designation
The FDA has classified its recall of eggs sold under Costco's Kirkland brand as a Class I recall, a designation reserved for instances of the highest potential health risk — including death.
Global stories from 2024 that we loved ... but that you may have missed
These stories didn't get huge numbers of views, but readers who found them stayed with them for what qualifies as an eternity on the online clock. Here are our underappreciated favorites.
How a fox skull shape conquers the snow
Research explains how foxes hunting mice can plunge down into the snow at high speeds without injuring their poor little snouts.
Denver hospital uses therapy dogs to cut stress and burnout among doctors and nurses
Specially trained therapy dogs are helping doctors, nurses and patients at a Denver hospital reduce stress and burnout.
FDA targets mushroom edibles following a number of illnesses and suspected deaths
The Food and Drug Administration is prohibiting the use of a red-capped psychedelic mushroom in foods like gummies and edibles. These products have grown in popularity, but they've also been linked to a rash of illnesses in the U.S., including a few deaths.