Ed Cara
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Rare Baby Pygmy Hippo Stars in Zoo Photoshoot
A zoo in the Czech Republic is so excited about its newest arrival that it arranged a special photoshoot. Meet Mikolas the pygmy hippo, born December 1 at Dvur Kralove Zoo. Pygmy hippopotamuses are endangered, and little Mikolas is a boon to conservation efforts, the Associated Press reports. The relatively tiny herbivore is now the…
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A Single Dose of Psychedelic Ibogaine Might Help People With Traumatic Brain Injuries
The psychedelic drug ibogaine may be able to give brain injury sufferers some much-needed help. A new, small study found that military veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury experienced a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD following treatment with ibogaine and magnesium. The findings merit larger clinical trials of…
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Study Finds Specific Cancers Could Be Prevented by Exercise
Regular exercise is linked to a lower risk of developing certain cancers, such as those of the head, neck and the lungs, according to a new study. The researchers also found that people who were diagnosed with cancer but exercised still tended to live longer than those who didn’t exercise. Countless studies have found that…
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Eruption of Scabies Infections Hits UK
The UK is facing an eruption of scabies, an itchy skin infestation caused by mites. Dermatologists across the country are reporting a rise in scabies cases, fueled by shortages of the medications most commonly used to treat it. These cases are disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, such as those living in elder care facilities and other…