It could soon be bye-bye, Bambi on Catalina Island. Nearly all of the popular SoCal tourist spot’s roughly 2,000 mule deer are set to be killed under a controversial plan designed to save native plants — and make the wildfire-prone day-trip destination less combustible. A Los Angeles County judge on Tuesday tentatively rejected opponents’ attempt to … Read more
An American landmark is doing its part by going dark this month. The Gateway Arch, which has triumphantly bent over St. Louis, Missouri, for more than half a century, will now bow to nature. Throughout September, the lights on this Midwestern marvel will be turned off as millions of migratory birds begin their journey south. … Read more
What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? How about 1,000 in your sushi? Brazilian scientists found that nearly all the tuna fish in a recent haul were contaminated by worms, sparking fears that our sashimi could be a parasite playground. “These results highlight the importance of sanitary inspection,” warned the researchers in the … Read more
Forget craving chocolate — how about a new Gucci, Louis Vuitton or Chanel piece for your collection? It turns out that ladies’ penchant for the finer things is only natural: it’s in our biology. New research suggests that women are driven to buy luxury and show off their designer logos more during a certain time … Read more
Medicine is advancing at breakneck speed, with once-unthinkable treatments and technologies now becoming reality. These innovations have led to miraculous new treatments: Scientists can now target and fix rare inherited diseases with gene editing, use mRNA technology to create and update vaccines faster during crises, and personalize cancer treatments with targeted therapies based on a … Read more
While biohackers are “optimizing” and Bryan Johnson is turning his life into one giant longevity experiment, regular people are left wondering how rigid their routines really need to be for better health and well-being. And in all the health “maxxing,” supplement stacks and high-tech devices, something crucial may be being forgotten. Ultimately, one of the … Read more
Gym haters, rejoice — the workout of the future may not require breaking a sweat. Biotech company Enveda announced this week that its experimental drug, designed to curb appetite and mimic some of the body’s effects of physical activity, delivered encouraging results in its first clinical trial. “ENV-308 is our attempt to put the chemistry … Read more
Navigating a world with peanut allergies can be… well, nuts. Even if you’re not the one who’s allergic. More than six million Americans have a food allergy, and peanuts are the third-most common allergen. And it doesn’t just impact those who can’t eat it: Because reactions can be deadly, peanut-free policies and other restrictions are … Read more
Fewer hot flashes and night sweats may not be the only upside. A new study suggests women taking a drug used to ease menopause symptoms may also face a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The finding comes as scientists continue to investigate why women are more likely than men to develop the memory-robbing illness, … Read more
Hunter Neely wanted to be tan in the winter. He’d tried hitting tanning beds occasionally, but he’d just burn. His goal was simple: “to be more attractive,” the 22-year-old told The Post. “A clean tan does that by enhancing eye color and teeth.” It also helps his skin tone by reducing redness, he added. Neely … Read more
As humans continue their attempts to mitigate Mother Nature with storm prep, marine animals are following their own extreme-weather protocols. A recent study explores the behavioral responses of juvenile great white sharks to an encroaching storm. In 2023, scientists from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Shark Lab at California State University, … Read more
Lions, tigers and bears might make you shout “oh my,” but they’ve got nothing on nature’s top killer. Around the globe, one creature is responsible for more than 700,000 human deaths each year — enough for the CDC to dub it the “world’s deadliest animal.” And here’s the kicker: You don’t have to venture into … Read more
They’re gonna party like it’s 399. Researchers in China discovered the ultimate “aged” brew after happening upon a vessel containing nearly a gallon of still-liquid beer that dated back some 2,200 years, per a study in the Journal of Archaeological Science. “What surprised us even more was the very large volume and the exceptional state … Read more
It’s a viral blast from the past. A new study suggests that COVID-19 can flip the switch on long-dormant viruses quietly hiding inside the bodies of people who were otherwise healthy before they fell ill. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin say the viral reawakening could help explain some of the mysteries behind … Read more
This creepy discovery could leave you scratching your head. A new study found that a deadly fungus can burrow deep into hair follicles, rewire the immune system and transform human skin into what one researcher described as a “perfect nest” for infection. And the threat may be closer than you think. Cases of the superbug … Read more
A surge in shark sightings has terrified Southern California beach-goers this summer, but a legendary shark tracker says swimmers can breathe easy. The idea that local beaches are suddenly infested with bloodthirsty man-eating great whites is total “garbage,” according to veteran shark tracer Keith Poe, who has logged more than 33 years tracking one of … Read more
In an effort to treat their daughter’s genetic developmental disorder, parents in China paid respected researchers millions in Chinese yuan, a total of $860,000 USD, for a new treatment that had never been used in humans. But instead of celebrating advances in her writing and language skills, the family is mourning the loss of their … Read more
For a growing number of people, catching Zzz’s has become a joint effort. Across the country, an estimated 22 million adults use some form of weed as a sleep aid, while another 45 million have tried it in hopes of getting more shut-eye, according to the National Sleep Foundation. The bedtime ritual has plenty of … Read more
This study’s a stinker. Researchers decided to find out how frequently we fart in a day, counting the gas passed by 6,400 people across Australia — and collecting data on all 360,192 of their toots. Given how flatulence can give us insight into gut health, it’s surprising how little we know about the line between … Read more
The show must go on, especially for healthy aging. New research has identified a series of fun activities that appear to turn back time when it comes to how the body ages. More than just providing entertainment, the strongest effects of these activities were seen in those who regularly participated. caftor – stock.adobe.com New research has … Read more