
Here’s how our planetary defense system works
NASA has been funding search programs to observe the night sky in order to discover as many asteroids as possible.
NASA has been funding search programs to observe the night sky in order to discover as many asteroids as possible.
The FDA announced draft guidelines that would do away with the three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men.
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Rising economic costs have made it difficult for pet owners to keep animals they adopted during the pandemic, and for rescues to pay for their care.
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People are getting drinking water from wells that haven't been monitored for carcinogens that can seep into the supply.
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Pres. Biden withdrew 180 million barrels from the strategic reserve over several months, bringing the stockpile to its lowest level since the 1980s.
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The U.S. reports more opioid deaths than any other country in the world, and organizations around the country are scrambling for solutions.
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A Jackson restaurant owner shares what the millions headed to the city could do to help businesses like his deal with aging infrastructure.
People are traveling from around the world to a Texas center that is testing a pain medication injection as a way to treat loss of smell from COVID.
Before they drop their antlers for the season, moose can experience up to a pound of antler growth per day.
The ASPCA wants Congress to compel the Department of Agriculture to investigate and fine breeders more for violations.
StrandDx analyzes the hair for toxic exposures linked to autism risk years before symptoms start.
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Today’s weight loss drugs pull from the science of diabetes treatments. Those have been proven for years to have fewer and less serious side effects.
| Eli Kintisch
Coming together as a community for healing is one way to start the conversation regarding mental health for Asian Americans amid violence.
Pharmacists are working to get the COVID vaccine to communities that may not have easy access to a pharmacy.
A Scripps News investigation found though your school may have the equipment it needs to save a life, don’t count on staff to be ready to use it.
| Mark Greenblatt and Carrie Cochran and Amy Fan and Rosie Cima
Supply chain shortages can cause years-long delays in recovering from natural disasters.
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The retail giant’s RxPass has a prescription list that includes more than 50 common medications.
The plane, with its two fuselages and 385-foot wingspan, soared for six hours straight, reaching an altitude of 22,500 feet.
Lawyers have seen an increase in pet-related cases during the pandemic.
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The first brain-delivered gene therapy on the market was recently approved in Europe and the U.K. for a rare genetic disorder called AADC deficiency.
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Health experts say a new Alzheimer's drug will need longer studies to know how safe and how well it works —especially long term.
U.S scientists found the median levels of PFAS in freshwater fish were more than 270 times higher than those detected in commercially caught fish.
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The FDA proposed a simplified approach for future vaccination efforts, allowing most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to combat COVID.
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While many cat owners successfully treat their cats with twice-daily insulin shots, others struggle. A new once-daily pill could help.
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Dr. Cindy Friedman, with the CDC Travelers' Health Branch, says airports will likely be the first to know if a new variant comes along.
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Spike, age 23, was in rough shape when Rita Kimball found him in a parking lot 13 years ago.
Section Yellow sets up near Section 112 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for fans in recovery from alcohol addiction.
Mindfulness apps that help restore your calm. Studies have shown that these practices help build our resilience to stress.
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is forecasted to be the brightest from January 31 to February 1. Experts say it will be most visible just before dawn.
Of the more than 700,000 miles of waterways in the U.S., nearly 51% are impaired by pollution.
Technically, your nose doesn’t get larger — the extra blood your body produces for the baby simply makes it look wider.
Researchers in the U.K. found that bacteria in the mouth can make their way to the brain through a person's blood and cause infection.
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Legislators say banning pet stores from selling some animals will prevent inhumane breeding, but pet store owners say it will highlight other issues.
Key pieces of U.S. infrastructure have been subject to attacks recently, but protecting against these isn't a simple feat for any certain agency.