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Lemon Frost Gecko: New Model for Cancer Research
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (482+ words) SFL Educational News Service The Core Concept: The "lemon frost" morph of the leopard gecko is a uniquely tumor-prone reptile that develops aggressive, metastasizing cancers naturally and early in life. Key Distinction/Mechanism: Unlike traditional laboratory models like mice, which…...
Missouri ends targeted chronic wasting disease deer removals, shifts to hunter-led management | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (288+ words) The Missouri Department of Conservation will not conduct targeted deer removals this winter as part of its effort to combat chronic wasting disease, marking a significant shift in the agency's management strategy. In a letter to Missourians, MDC Director Jason…...
The Practice of Progress
9+ min ago (853+ words) By Dorothea Samaha Jul 15, 2026 Almost three years ago, in the fall of 2023, violinist Roseminna Watson yawned and stretched at her kitchen table in Providence, R.I. and felt something snap in her neck. She’s dealt with musculoskeletal issues all her life because…...
Aquariums in U.S., Spain step in to save whales stuck at closed Marineland in Ontario
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (359+ words) A Beluga whale at the Georgia Aquarium, located near Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, which will be taking in some of the whales rescued from Ontario. Georgia Aquarium/KRT Nearly thirty beluga whales stuck at a closed theme park…...
Mental health experts warn of extreme heat's impact on some medications
5+ min ago (346+ words) July 15, 2026 / 6:31 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota Extreme heat can interfere with some of the medications we take, leading to potentially severe side effects. Calista Wery is the family peer educator at NAMI Minnesota. "People living with mental health conditions, and especially…...
For 10-years, the Georgian Bay Cycle of Hope has raised close to $1M for those with cancer
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (53+ words) CTV News For 10-years, the Georgian Bay Cycle of Hope has raised close to $1M for those with cancer This year’s High-Five goal is $210K for this year’s Georgian Bay event....
Cyclospora cases in B.C. at 'typical' level
29+ min ago (335+ words) Published 4:01 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2026 So far this year, there have been 93 cases reported of cyclospora in B.C., a parasite infection that causes explosive diarrhea, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control estimates. Those are typical numbers for this time of year, according to…...
Pentagon announces annual testosterone screening program for US troops
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (207+ words) Service members aged 30, older to receive annual testosterone screenings as part of routine periodic health assessments, says Pete Hegseth WASHINGTON (AA) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Pentagon will begin annual testosterone deficiency screenings for service members…...
West Nile Virus detected in mosquitoes collected in Worcester, officials say
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (210+ words) West Nile Virus was detected in mosquitoes collected from a trap site in Worcester, according to officials. While West Nile can infect people of all ages, but specifically people over the age of 50 are at higher risk of infection. Most…...
Victory for Jesy Nelson as all babies in England to get free NHS tests for muscle wasting disease after star's campaign
35+ min ago (23+ words) The Sun...