Woman’s ‘Severe’ Hearing Loss Caused by a Tick Stuck in Her Ear
One woman’s tick problem turned out to be substantially weirder—and grosser—than usual. In a case report published this month ...
Half of adult ticks in the Northeast carry Lyme disease bacteria, study reveals
Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick—also called a deer tick—is a risk during spring, summer, ...
This Velvet Ant Provides New Insights Into Nature’s Ultrablack Secrets
New research has found an insect species with markings that are so black that they’re ‘superblack’ or ‘ultrablack’, absorbing ...
Coach Is Selling a 'Classy' $450 Crossbody Purse for Just $135, and Shoppers Call It Their New 'Winter Go-To'
Coach’s Klare Crossbody Bag is normally priced at $450, but it’s marked down to just $135 today. Shoppers say it’s “classy,” ...
11 common insect bites plus photos and expert tips to identify them
These photos of 11 common bug bites and stings can help you identify what's responsible. Plus, symptoms and expert tips to ...
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Argyria: The rare disease that turns people blue
Argyria is caused by a buildup of silver in the body, which discolors the skin.
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Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor influences periarticular joint inflammation in B. burgdorferi-infected mice
This study presents a valuable finding on the role of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitors (SLPI) in developing Lyme disease in mice infected with Borrelia burgdorferi. The evidence supporting the ...