Thirsty? Here's how your brain answers that question
Scientists have shown that the brain uses multiple checkpoints to make sure we get enough water, but not too much
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The NIH is 'largely finished' moving its former research chimps to a sanctuary
All chimps managed by the National Institutes of Health that are currently eligible to go to a sanctuary have been moved there, but animal welfare advocates say more should be allowed to go.
This Nigerian doctor has a tough new job: Stopping the next pandemic before it strikes
The World Health Organization has created a Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, who heads the group, talks about the challenges that lie ahead.
Patient who refused COVID vaccine was denied a heart transplant
Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston said the COVID-19 vaccine is one of several immunizations required by most U.S. transplant programs.
The FDA limits the use of some monoclonal antibodies treatments
The Food and Drug Administration is curbing the use of two out of three monoclonal antibody treatments because new data shows they aren't effective against the omicron variant.
Satellite images show the aftermath of Tonga volcano's eruption
The images show populated areas in the archipelago with heavily damaged or destroyed buildings and homes and at least one island covered with ash.
New York's mask mandate temporarily restored by appeals judge
Monday's ruling that overturned the mandate caused confusion, with some school administrators quickly announcing masks would be optional and others continuing to enforce wearing them.
Shark bites surged in 2021, rebounding from a drop earlier in the pandemic
Still, the Florida Museum of Natural History's International Shark Attack File says the high number of shark bites and deaths last year was on par with long-term averages.
Internet to Tonga's main island cut by volcano could be restored in 2 weeks
A second, domestic fiber-optic cable that connects Tonga's smaller islands to the main island could prove much more difficult to repair.
James Webb telescope reaches its final destination in space, a million miles away
The $10 billion telescope is nearly ready to begin capturing images that scientists hope will help uncover the mysteries of the universe. And help scope out other possible habitable planets.