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While shooting his new TV show, Chris Hemsworth underwent genetic testing that revealed he was carrying two copies of a gene strongly linked to Alzheimer's.

Health Revelation

Neuroscience/Brain Science

"The reality of it sinks in. Your own mortality."

Chris Hemsworth Reveals Grim Genetic Test Results, Will Take Break From Acting

Researchers have come up with a vaccine that can block the effects fentanyl has on the brain in mice, which is being hailed as a "game changer."

Cutting the High

Treatments

Researchers are calling the "breakthrough discovery" a "game changer."

New Vaccine Blocks Fentanyl in Brains of Rats

Ozempic, the viral TikTok weight loss drug, is so popular that its creator has declared a shortage — wreaking havoc on the lives of actual diabetics.

Put That Down

Developments

"People need it for medical conditions, and pharmacies are out of it."

So Many People Are Using a Diabetes Drug for Weight Loss That Actual Diabetics Are Having Trouble Getting It

Jay Weinberg, the drummer of Slipknot, one of the biggest metal bands in the world, cautions his fans to wear earplugs to shows to protecting their hearing.

Hear, Hear!

"I don't go to a single show without wearing earplugs."

Slipknot Drummer Warns of Hearing Damage From Loud Music

In spite of allegations of workplace polyamory, it appears that FTX's in-house psychiatrist didn't think the people involved we having enough sex.

Undersexed

"They were undersexed, if anything."

FTX's In-House Psychiatrist Says Employees Weren't Having Enough Sex, Actually

Sperm counts appear to be declining all over the planet— and some scientists think it could be yet another mortal threat to our survival as a species. 

Shy Swimmers

Studies

"Our findings serve as a canary in a coal mine."

Scientists Say Massive Drop in Sperm Count Could "Threaten Mankind’s Survival”

You go to the gym, you pick things up. But maybe, as the second half of the famous quote goes, the focus should really be on putting them down.

I Pick Things Up and Put Them Down

Wanna cut your workout time in half?

Scientists Find That Lifting Weights Offers No Benefit Over Simply Lowering Them

Uganda has officially become a spacefaring nation — and its newly-launched satellite has tech that can 3D print human tissue on board.

Bioprinting Bonanza 

Devices

Okay, that's pretty cool.

Uganda's New Satellite Contains Equipment to 3D Print Human Tissue in Orbit

researchers claim in a study published last month in Cells Report Physical Sciences that they've developed a way to charge the implants solely through breathing movements — potentially making them completely self-sufficient.

Ecstatic Power

Brain power? How about breathing power.

Scientists Build Brain Implant Powered Completely by User's Breathing

NeuroRestore scientists say they've identified the crucial neurons that are essential in helping a patient with paralysis recover their ability to walk.

Spinal Destination

"This paves the way to more targeted treatments for paralyzed patients."

Implant Lets Nine People With Spinal Paralysis Walk Again, and Scientists Think They Know Why

Surgery had to quickly be performed to remove an unexploded shell lodged in a Russian soldier's chest with no guarantee it wouldn't detonate at any moment.

Shell Shock

Surgeon: "So, we will explode together."

Unexploded Shell Removed From Soldier's Chest by Surgeons Wearing Body Armor

A Wisconsin hospice nurse and taxidermist is facing jail time after allegedly cutting off a dying 62-year-old man's frostbitten foot without permission.

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