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Record U.S. Corn and Soybean Crops in 2025, but Disease Pressure Reduces Yields
U.S. farmers are projected to harvest record corn (16.204 billion bushels) and soybean (4.246 billion bushels) crops in 2025, despite the presence of widespread plant diseases that reduced yields in several key Midwest states, according to Pro Farmer's crop tour, which found disease levels to be amo...
Record U.S. Corn and Soybean Crops in 2025, but Disease Pressure Reduces Yields
U.S. farmers are projected to harvest record corn (16.204 billion bushels) and soybean (4.246 billion bushels) crops in 2025, despite the presence of widespread plant diseases that reduced yields in several key Midwest states, according to Pro Farmer's crop tour, which found disease levels to be amo...
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Understanding Inflammation: Acute vs. Chronic and Lifestyle Interventions
Dr. Robert H. Shmerling of Harvard Medical School explains the differences between acute and chronic inflammation, their links to various diseases, and the importance of lifestyle changes for prevention and management.
Understanding Inflammation: Acute vs. Chronic and Lifestyle Interventions
Dr. Robert H. Shmerling of Harvard Medical School explains the differences between acute and chronic inflammation, their links to various diseases, and the importance of lifestyle changes for prevention and management.
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The Overlooked Role of Epidemics in Shaping History
Renaud Piarroux's book Sapiens et les microbes highlights the often-overlooked role of epidemics in shaping major historical events, such as the 1870 French military defeat, the 1520 Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, and the 1804 Haitian Revolution, demonstrating how disease outbreaks weakened p...
The Overlooked Role of Epidemics in Shaping History
Renaud Piarroux's book Sapiens et les microbes highlights the often-overlooked role of epidemics in shaping major historical events, such as the 1870 French military defeat, the 1520 Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, and the 1804 Haitian Revolution, demonstrating how disease outbreaks weakened p...
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60 Dead, 1000 Ill in Congo Outbreak: Water Contamination Suspected
At least 60 deaths and over 1,000 illnesses have been reported in five villages in northwestern Congo's Equateur province since late January; the World Health Organization suspects water contamination in one village as a potential cause, but high malaria rates complicate diagnosis.
60 Dead, 1000 Ill in Congo Outbreak: Water Contamination Suspected
At least 60 deaths and over 1,000 illnesses have been reported in five villages in northwestern Congo's Equateur province since late January; the World Health Organization suspects water contamination in one village as a potential cause, but high malaria rates complicate diagnosis.
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Climate Change Fuels Rise in Urban Rat Populations
A study in Science Advances reveals a strong correlation between rising temperatures and increasing rat populations in 16 northern hemisphere cities, with Toronto ranking third highest for increasing rat numbers, highlighting the need for proactive urban rat management strategies.
Climate Change Fuels Rise in Urban Rat Populations
A study in Science Advances reveals a strong correlation between rising temperatures and increasing rat populations in 16 northern hemisphere cities, with Toronto ranking third highest for increasing rat numbers, highlighting the need for proactive urban rat management strategies.
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Biology's Impact on History: Dartnell's 'Ser Humano'
Lewis Dartnell's "Ser Humano" explores how biological factors, from infectious diseases to human tendencies towards drugs, have profoundly shaped historical events, impacting everything from the conquest of the Americas to the rise of empires and political systems.
Biology's Impact on History: Dartnell's 'Ser Humano'
Lewis Dartnell's "Ser Humano" explores how biological factors, from infectious diseases to human tendencies towards drugs, have profoundly shaped historical events, impacting everything from the conquest of the Americas to the rise of empires and political systems.
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Global Banana Crisis: TR4 Fungus Threatens 80% of Production
The global banana industry faces a potential collapse due to Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a soil-borne fungus threatening 80 percent of Cavendish banana production, mirroring the past devastation of Panama disease on the Gros Michel cultivar.
Global Banana Crisis: TR4 Fungus Threatens 80% of Production
The global banana industry faces a potential collapse due to Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a soil-borne fungus threatening 80 percent of Cavendish banana production, mirroring the past devastation of Panama disease on the Gros Michel cultivar.
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Severe Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of 16 Diseases
A Johns Hopkins University study of 270,657 people reveals that severe obesity drastically increases the risk of 16 common diseases, including sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease, with risks increasing proportionally to BMI.
Severe Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of 16 Diseases
A Johns Hopkins University study of 270,657 people reveals that severe obesity drastically increases the risk of 16 common diseases, including sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease, with risks increasing proportionally to BMI.
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Utrecht ALS Walk Raises Over €1.3 Million
The ALS Sunrise Walk in Utrecht, Netherlands, raised over €1.3 million for ALS research, exceeding the previous year's total by over €400,000, with funds directed towards the ALS Center at UMC Utrecht to investigate causes and treatments of the disease.
Utrecht ALS Walk Raises Over €1.3 Million
The ALS Sunrise Walk in Utrecht, Netherlands, raised over €1.3 million for ALS research, exceeding the previous year's total by over €400,000, with funds directed towards the ALS Center at UMC Utrecht to investigate causes and treatments of the disease.
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Texas Measles Outbreak: 48 Cases, Dozen Hospitalizations
A measles outbreak in Texas' South Plains has rapidly grown to at least 48 confirmed cases across four counties, with over a dozen hospitalizations, all among unvaccinated or those with unknown vaccination status, highlighting the urgent need for vaccination.
Texas Measles Outbreak: 48 Cases, Dozen Hospitalizations
A measles outbreak in Texas' South Plains has rapidly grown to at least 48 confirmed cases across four counties, with over a dozen hospitalizations, all among unvaccinated or those with unknown vaccination status, highlighting the urgent need for vaccination.
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Air Pollution in France: 40,000 Deaths and €16 Billion in Economic Costs
A new study by Santé publique France estimates that air pollution in France caused 40,000 deaths and over €16 billion in economic costs in 2021, with 12-20% of new child respiratory illnesses and 7-13% of new adult respiratory, cardiovascular, or metabolic illnesses attributed to air pollution.
Air Pollution in France: 40,000 Deaths and €16 Billion in Economic Costs
A new study by Santé publique France estimates that air pollution in France caused 40,000 deaths and over €16 billion in economic costs in 2021, with 12-20% of new child respiratory illnesses and 7-13% of new adult respiratory, cardiovascular, or metabolic illnesses attributed to air pollution.
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Cancer and Alzheimer's: An Unexpected Link
Studies reveal an inverse relationship between cancer and Alzheimer's disease, where having one condition may reduce the risk of developing the other. Researchers explore the underlying biological mechanisms and potential implications.
Cancer and Alzheimer's: An Unexpected Link
Studies reveal an inverse relationship between cancer and Alzheimer's disease, where having one condition may reduce the risk of developing the other. Researchers explore the underlying biological mechanisms and potential implications.
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