Health & Wellness

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Combating antibacterial resistant diseases with lasers

Since the mass introduction of antibiotics last century, bacteria have been fighting back with an arsenal of defensive mechanisms. Some produce enzymes that can digest the antibiotic molecule before it takes effect. Others have developed cell membranes that can recognize…

Flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats may be harming wildlife

Flea and tick medications trusted by pet owners worldwide may have an unexpected environmental cost. Scientists found that active ingredients from isoxazoline treatments pass into pet feces, exposing dung-feeding insects to toxic chemicals. These insects are essential for nutrient cycling…

How the environment may affect breast cancer risk

In the United States, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women. In Texas, more than 22,000 women were expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Unmasking the real sugar threat to kids during heart month

While most parents know to limit candy, the true danger of sugar in a child’s diet is often hidden in plain sight. A growing body of research reveals that excessive sugar consumption in childhood is linked to a frightening list…

The skinny on fat: ‘How to eat to avoid chronic diseases’

This is the first celebration of Heart Month (it comes every February) since the release of the updated dietary guidelines for Americans. The new recommendations are meant to represent the most current scientific evidence on how to eat to avoid…