Microplastics Might Pose Brain Risk For Coastal Residents

Microplastics could be affecting the brain health of people living in coastal areas, a new study says.

Marine microplastics -- microscopic plastic fragments smaller than 5 millimeters -- are associated with disabilities of memory, thinking and mobility, according to findings to be presented in April at a meeting of the American Academy of ...

New Coronavirus Found in Bats, Experts Say It’s No Threat

Scientists in China have discovered a new type of coronavirus in bats that can infect human cells, but experts say it’s not a threat to public health -- right now.

They reported recently in the journal Cell that they found the virus, called HKU5-CoV-2, in anal swab samples from a Pipistrellus bat.

Like SARS-CoV-2, the ...

Utah Moves to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

Utah may become the first state in the U.S. to ban fluoride in public water statewide, a move that would override local decisions on whether to add the cavity-fighting mineral to drinking water.

The bill now awaits the signature of Gov. Spencer Cox, who has not said whether he will approve the measure, The Associated Press reporte...

Study Reveals How the Brain Lets Go of Fear

Feeling scared? Your fear is a survival tool, but sometimes, it overreacts -- making us afraid of things that aren’t true threats. 

A new study shows how the brain learns to let go of unnecessary fears, offering potential new ways for treating conditions such as anxiety, PTSD and phobias.

Published in the journal Scien...