CNN — Ellen Min doesn’t go to the grocery store anymore. She avoids bars and going out to eat with her friends; festivals and community events are out, too. This year, she opted not to take her kids to the local St. Patrick’s Day parade. Min isn’t a shut-in. She’s just a Korean American from … Read more
washington CNN — senate minority leader Mitch McConnell He was released from an inpatient physical therapy facility after a fall earlier this month and was treated for a concussion and broken ribs, said Saturday. “I would like to sincerely thank everyone for all their well wishes. I am pleased to say that I completed inpatient … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — Night-sky enthusiasts can usually spot a handful of planets, but in late March, the stunning visuals were made when five planets lined up beneath the moon in what is sometimes called a planetary … Read more
CNN — Four sea otters in California have died from a rare Toxoplasma parasite that scientists say could pose a threat to human health. The researchers called the finding “totally unexpected” because this T. gondii strain had never been found in any aquatic animals or in coastal California.Their study, led by researchers from the California … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements, and more. CNN — Deadly spores lurk in the water and infect the skin of creatures they come in contact with. This fungal disease spreads on contact and then invades the body, causing sores and peeling, so … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — For the first time, scientists have created mice with two biologically male parents — a major milestone in reproductive biology. According to a March 15 post here Peer-reviewed journal Nature. The proof-of-concept study, … Read more
CNN — When air pollution decreases, everyone benefits, but for older neighborhoods with high poverty rates and neighborhoods with large black populations, it pays off more regardless of income, a new study finds. The study, published Friday in the New England Journal of Medicine, looked at the link between death and a type of air … Read more
Editor’s note: Get inspired with our weekly roundup on the good life, made easy. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. CNN — Eyes are more than windows to the soul—they’re also a reflection of a person’s cognitive health. “The eye is the window into … Read more
CNN — Renee Martay of South Carolina suffered from severe and permanent corneal scarring that resulted in loss of vision. She said it was like trying to peer through oil-soaked glasses. nancy muntz A woman in Ohio developed a corneal ulcer and spent three weeks in the hospital losing sight in her left eye. Carla … Read more
CNN — Nikki Lawson received the shock of her life at age 35. A couple of years ago, she noticed that her stomach often felt irritable, and she would get sudden urges to use the restroom, sometimes with blood in her stool. She even went to the hospital one day when her symptoms were severe, … Read more