Science
The FDA Is About To Approve A New Addictive Opioid And These Scientists Are Alarmed
An FDA panel has voted in favor of an opioid tablet 500 to 1,000 times more potent than morphine. The panel’s head says the drug will kill people.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Violated Agency Policy With His Wife's Travel, Inspector General Finds
Zinke also considered giving his wife an official Interior Department volunteer job, which would have allowed her to travel with him for free.
Flea-Borne Typhus Outbreak Is Spreading In Los Angeles, Hitting The Homeless Population Hard
Flea-borne typhus, a bacterial disease that causes fevers and a rash, is reaching epidemic levels in parts of Los Angeles County.
Raw Chicken Contaminated With Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella Has Sickened 92 People
Cook your chicken thoroughly! This drug-resistant strain of salmonella is probably widespread and has been found in multiple chicken products.
An Incurable Disease Is On The Rise In California, And Scientists Say Climate Change Could Cause It To Spread To Much Of The Western US
A fungus that thrives in dry soil and warm weather has caused a record number of infections in California. Experts fear climate change will cause it to spread across the western US.
The FDA Doesn’t Know What To Do About Scientists Who Are Sexual Harassers
Anti–Big Tobacco crusader Stanton Glantz settled a sexual harassment lawsuit from a former researcher. Then his center won a $20 million research grant.
Fertility Rates Are Dropping And The Age Of New Moms Is Rising Across The US
The total fertility rate in the US is declining — but it’s dropping faster in urban than rural areas, according to a new report.
A Rare, Paralysis-Causing Condition Has Been Confirmed In 62 People, The CDC Said
Acute flaccid myelitis is a potentially life-threatening condition that causes weakness in the arms and legs, usually in children.
A Child Just Died From The Flu In Florida, The First In The State This Season
The child, who had not been vaccinated, tested positive for influenza B. Health officials are urging people to get the seasonal flu vaccine.
President Trump Just Questioned Human-Made Climate Change In A TV Interview. Scientists Are Disturbed And Disappointed.
Climate scientists called Trump’s climate comments “disturbing,” “nonsense,” “disappointing,” and “sad.”
The Latest Victims Of Climate Change: Beer Drinkers
“It kind of adds insult to injury,” one scientist said. “There’s a heat wave, so you want a beer. But it costs more.”
The Percentage Of Young Children In The US Who Haven't Been Vaccinated Is On The Rise
Young children are more vulnerable and often have a higher risk of complications or death from vaccine-preventable diseases.
A Hospital Actually Made A Spotify Playlist Full Of Songs To Help You Do CPR
Most of these tracks are the same ones you'd want to jam out to with friends — seriously, I listened to the playlist while writing this article and it's full of bangers.
Everyday Acts Of Discrimination May Raise Women's Blood Pressure Over Time
“Discrimination is just simply bad for your health. That’s no longer a question.”
Here’s The Horrifying History Of The Electric Chair That Might Soon Kill An Inmate In Tennessee
Documents obtained by BuzzFeed News show the original sales pitch for the Tennessee machine in 1985. The chair has only been used once so far.
The Method That Snared The Golden State Killer Suspect Could Find More Than Half Of Americans From Their DNA, Scientists Say
The researchers want genetic testing companies to “sign” the DNA profiles they produce with a secure code — limiting access to databases by cops.
12 More Possible Cases Of A Polio-Like Illness Have Been Seen In Children In Pennsylvania And Illinois
Acute flaccid myelitis can occur after a cold or viral illness, and can cause limb weakness and difficulty breathing.
Childhood Hunger And Poverty Statistics Are Under Threat From The Trump Administration, Experts Warn
“There is not anyone else who does the kind of work done by these experts,” said a former USDA statistics chief.
Here’s Where Hurricane Michael’s Storm Surge May Hit Hardest
Experts predict potentially life-threatening storm surges — as high as 12 feet — in parts of the Florida Panhandle.
HPV Vaccine Gardasil Is Now Approved For Adults Ages 27 To 45
The FDA approved the expanded use of Gardasil 9, which protects against many types of HPV that cause cancer, to include adults ages 27 to 45.
6 Children Have Been Diagnosed With A Mysterious Polio-Like Paralysis
The condition can affect children after a viral infection, and causes muscle weakness in the arms or legs.
Hurricane Michael Strengthens To An Extremely Dangerous Category 4 Storm As It Nears Florida's Coast
“We know that a storm like Michael can be devastating and deadly,” said Florida Gov. Rick Scott.
These Updating Maps Show Predicted Wind, Rain, And Floods From Hurricane Michael
The forecasts, which are from the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service, will update automatically.
A Dean At Arizona State Has Formally Recommended That Lawrence Krauss Be Fired
In February, BuzzFeed News revealed a decadelong history of sexual misconduct allegations against Arizona State University professor Lawrence Krauss.
Here’s What 1.5 Degrees Of Global Warming Really Means For The Planet
Meeting the ambitious climate target is still feasible, scientists say, but would require sweeping changes to how we live in the next few decades.
6.5 Million Pounds Of Ground Beef Have Been Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Dozens
So far, 57 people have gotten sick in an outbreak of salmonella linked to raw beef supplied by JBS Tolleson in Arizona.
The Feds Just Asked The Woman Who Started A Facebook Cabbage Juice Cult To Remove False Claims From Her Website
“Jilly juice” creator Jillian Epperly has received a formal warning from the FTC, five months after Ohio authorities demanded that she send them proof of her claims.
Sexual Assault And Harassment Can Impact The Physical Health Of Midlife Women, A Study Finds
Middle-aged women with a history of sexual assault or harassment have a higher risk of hypertension, insomnia, and depressive symptoms, according to new research.
The Trump Administration Just Quietly Adopted An “Open Science” Policy That Limits Conservation Science
The order calls for “the best available science.” Critics say it does the opposite.
Here’s What Critics Say About That Big New Hoax On Gender Studies
The hoaxers say that gender, race theory, and sexuality studies are corrupting academia. Critics say the experiment was itself a biased sham.
