Expanding antibiotic treatment in sub-Saharan Africa could save kids’ lives
In some parts of sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 10 percent of children die before they turn 5 years old (SN: 8/3/22); […]
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More than 4 billion people may not have access to clean water
Access to clean water is a human right — one that half of the world may not have. Out of
Why mpox is a global health emergency — again
For the second time, the World Health Organization has declared that mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a global health emergency.
A starvation protein reverses anorexia symptoms in mice
An appetite-stimulating protein can reverse anorexia in mice. Mice with anorexia and weight loss — symptoms similar to people with
More than 100 types of bacteria can thrive in microwave ovens
Even the microwave oven in your kitchen is not immune to bacteria. The radiant environment inside a microwave oven can
People with food and other allergies have a new way to treat severe reactions
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What is ‘Stage 0’ breast cancer and how is it treated?
Extreme Climate Survey Scientific news is collecting questions from readers about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do