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The case provides a novel report of the emergence of heterovirulence.

Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah, as the US faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a country that eliminated the dangerous disease.

The cyclospora diarrhea outbreak isn't an isolated incident. It's part of a pattern of leafy greens wreaking digestive havoc.

"The thing that the space needs is a company making $100 million a year of revenue," Science Corp. CEO Max Hodak said.

The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.

The four-year-old firm's latest fund is 60% larger than its second vehicle announced 18 months ago.

Ronald Fischer, aka Richard Graydon, was arrested in New York last week.

Taylor Farms stirred confusion on FDA test and provided a vague recall list.

The FDA could decide whether to loosen rules around peptide production this week. Some telehealth players are already seeing dollar signs.

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

Michigan has been at the epicenter of the wildfire smoke and explosive diarrhea outbreaks. The progressive Democrat talks to WIRED about how he would tackle the forces behind them if he’s elected.

Quick Answer The "8 glasses a day" rule was never a research finding — it originated from a 1945 recommendation that was widely misquoted. How much water you actually need depends on your body weight, activity level, and climate. Most adults are mildly dehydrated for most of the day without knowing it, because thirst only activates after a 1–2% fluid deficit is already established — the same level at which mood, concentration, and physical performance are measurably impaired in controlled trials. This article covers what the science actually says about your personal hydration target, what happens at different levels of dehydration, and when drinking too much becomes a real concern. Use the calculator at the end to find your number. The "8 Glasses a Day" Rule Has No Scientific Basis The origin of the 8×8 rule (eight 8-ounce glasses per day) is commonly traced to a 1945 Food and Nutrition Board recommendation that adults need roughly 2.5 litres of water daily — but the same document immediately noted that most of this quantity is already contained in food. The "drink 8 glasses" takeaway dropped the second half of the sentence entirely. The actual evidence-based reference comes from the Institute of Medicine's 2004 Dietary Reference Intakes report, which set adequate intake at 3.7 litres total water per day for men and 2.7 litres for women — including all sources: beverages, food, and metabolic water from digestion. Since roughly 20% typically comes from food (particularly fruits and vegetables), the drinking target comes out to approximately 2.5–3 litres for men and 1.8–2.2 litres for women at baseline — before accounting for anything that changes it. Institute of Medicine (US) Panel on Dietary Reference Intakes for Electrolytes and Water. Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate. National Academies Press; 2005. How Your Lifestyle Changes What You Need The IOM baseline assumes a sedentary adult in a temperate climate eating a mixed

The de-extinction startup is looking to double or triple its previous valuation, according to the report.

A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, and thus of conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Edinburgh-based tech firm Craneware said customer data was stolen during a cyberattack. The company makes software that thousands of U.S. hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics rely on for billing patients, potentially exposing health data.

Four-minute miles are almost routine. Middle schoolers are beating college runners. Inside the youth track boom that’s turning kids and teens into speed machines.

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