The mummy’s curse is more likely to be biological than supernatural. A growing trend of buying and selling mummified human remains exposes collectors and postal services to dormant microorganisms and toxic materials. Research into the covert trade of centuries-old embalmed human parts like hands, feet, and heads reports the issue

It takes a few minutes for anaphylaxis to set in, and a quarter to half an hour to kill you if left untreated. Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction that rapidly leads to a severe drop in blood pressure and constricts the airway. Insect stings, any medication, and even peanuts can

While cancer itself is not contagious, the risk of contracting infections that lead to cancer later is fairly common. Some cancers begin in the tissues lining the mouth and throat, such as head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). These are often associated with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) or some bacterial

The world is gravely concerned because of the economic uncertainty looming ahead due to the Iran War. However, as more than 1,500 ships continue to idle in the Strait of Hormuz, an ecological “superspreader” hazard can be on our platter when the route opens. A threat that can destroy ecosystems

A rare Bourbon virus case has been confirmed on Long Island, New York, for the first time, raising concerns because the symptoms overlap with Lyme disease. Bourbon virus infections tend to be more fatal and are carried by lone star ticks (Amblyomma americanum). With no widely available diagnostic test or

If you’re just tracking macros, you’re missing out big time on your body’s biochemistry. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have created a smart wearable ring that tracks glucose, ketones, vitamin C, uric acid, lactate, and alcohol. It can simultaneously monitor up to four different such biomarkers, non-stop,

The love for a loved one never flatlines, even if the loved one is lost. If you had a chance to speak with an AI-generated “ghost” of a deceased loved one, would you take the chance? The idea might be cathartic, but to 16 volunteers, these conversations were often comforting,