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AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...- In 1960, Spain planted an invasive tree thinking it was a great idea, and now it's hammering local birdlife because the ecosystem can't keep upNew research from Spain reveals a stark difference in birdlife between native forests and eucalyptus plantations. While species numbers rem...
- Ants distracted by potato chips in Panama may be forgetting one of their biggest jobs, and scientists say that could slow the seed dispersal plants depend onHuman food scraps on hiking trails disrupt a vital ecological partnership. Ants, crucial for planting seeds, abandon their task for easy sn...
- Quote of the day by Anna Wintour: ‘Those who want things always to stay the same are not…’ Visionary Vogue leader advocates staying open to changeAnna Wintour, a global fashion icon, transformed American Vogue. Her career highlights the importance of adapting to change. Wintour champi...
- How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallenAmericans face growing challenges affording healthcare. New data reveals a significant drop in those able to manage medical costs and acces...
- 3 injured Kuki youths shifted from Imphal hospital amid protests, tear gasThree injured Kuki youths were moved from Imphal to Churachandpur overnight. Heavy security escorted the convoy. Protests outside the Impha...
- Scientists just found a new walking shark in a tiny corner of Papua New Guinea, and the meter-long species may be vulnerable because its range is so restrictedA new species of walking shark, Hemiscyllium dudgeonae, has been discovered off the coast of Papua New Guinea. Named after Dr. Christine Du...
- A World War II-era drug just helped patients go from 7 bathroom trips a night to just oneMayo Clinic researchers found a new way kidneys manage water. This discovery uses an old drug, probenecid, to reveal a pathway independent ...
- Woman who rescued injured crow keeps getting 'thank-you gifts' from other crowsLeah Wilson rescued a crow, and the bird's clan now follows her. Crows remember kindness and offer gifts. This shows a deep connection betw...
- Kashmir Medical College gears up for NMC inspection, plans 150 MBBS seats with advanced healthcare facilitiesKashmir Medical College in Srinagar is undergoing significant development. The institution is being equipped with advanced technology and m...
- In 1930, two brothers bolted a radio into a car dashboard, and the American road got its own soundtrackIn the revolutionary year of 1930, the Galvin brothers unveiled a groundbreaking invention: the car radio. This pivotal development infused...
- From pet to pest: A 2026 experiment reveals that releasing goldfish into lakes triggers a full ecosystem regime shift, and no lake type is immuneReleasing pet goldfish into local waters causes extensive ecological damage. These fish grow large, stir up sediment, consume prey, and out...
- On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
- Psychology says the loneliest people in their 60s and 70s aren’t the ones who have lost a spouse: They’re often the ones surrounded by family and friends who quietly stopped knowing themFor older adults, loneliness transcends mere solitude; it's about the absence of recognition. Even among family and friends, surface-level ...
- Gene Shalit dies at 100: Who is the iconic ‘Today’ show critic who brought wit, puns and personality to American televisionGene Shalit, the iconic film and book critic for NBC's Today show, has died at the age of 100. Known for his distinctive mustache and witty...
- Entertainment columnist to Movie Critic: How did Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, land an NBC offer?Gene Shalit Death: Gene Shalit, the iconic "Today" show movie critic, has passed away at the age of 100. For over four decades, Shalit ente...
- ‘A Muslim producer and a Jewish anchor for 25 years’: Bill Ritter steps down as ABC7 anchor after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosisVeteran ABC7 anchor Bill Ritter announced his departure from the anchor desk after being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Th...
- India's weight-loss drug boom raises questions over healthcare prioritiesIndia's market for cheaper anti-obesity drugs has surged tenfold. While demand is high, especially among those with diabetes, concerns abou...
- Psychology says adults who feel a quiet panic when no one needs them often grew up parentified and the panic isn’t about being unwanted; it’s that being needed became the only way they learned to belongFor many adults, the sensation of being unneeded can elicit feelings of discomfort. This tendency often roots back to childhood experiences...
- In 1889, a physician noticed a sweet urine clue and helped point medicine toward insulinIn a groundbreaking moment in 1889, two German scientists, Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski, uncovered a crucial link between the panc...
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