Armadillos are infecting humans with leprosy — but we gave it to them first

Leprosy is the oldest disease known to be associated with humans, with evidence of characteristic bone pitting and deformities found as far back as 2000 BC. A recent study concluded that in southern states in the US and in Brazil, leprosy is being transmitted from armadillos to people.

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Armadillos are infecting humans with leprosy — but we gave it to them first Leprosy is the oldest disease known to be associated with humans, with evidence of characteristic bone pitting and deformities found as far back as 2000 BC. A recent study concluded that in southern states in the US and in Brazil, leprosy is being transmitted from armadillos to people. Read More »

Why closing your eyes and counting before meals may help you lose weight A new study — where subjects were asked to perform "rituals" before each meal — has found small rituals before eating could help us eat more consciously and to exercise more discipline at mealtimes, with those who carried out rituals prior to meals seeing a lower intake of calories, fat, and sugar. Read More »

Facebook has talked to crypto project Stellar about its blockchain efforts — and it hints at how the social media giant could take on Wall Street BI PRIME: Facebook is speaking with a number of crypto projects as it explores ways in which it can use blockchain. The speed of certain blockchains over traditional financial pipes-and-plumbing is one of the most cited benefits of the red-hot technology. Read More »

I've spent the last 24 hours with Samsung's new Galaxy Note 9 — here are my first impressions The Galaxy Note 9 is Samsung's latest high-end smartphone. I've spent the last 24 hours playing around with the new phone, and a handful of features caught my eye, like an improved S Pen, subtle design changes, and the stunning display. Read More »

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I spent 2 years embedded with the US Border Patrol — here's what it's like to be a border agent The US-Mexico border is where more than 18,500 of the country's 19,437 Border Patrol agents work, trying to stop people from crossing illegally into the US. I spent 2 years embedded with the Border Patrol, this is what its really like to work on the US-Mexico border. Read More »

14 reasons you're not getting over your ex — even if they were totally wrong for you It's hard to let go of the past, even if our better instincts tell us we got out of a situation that was bad for us. It's especially hard to get over an ex, even if they were completely wrong for you. Here are some of the psychological reasons why. Read More »

3 myths about tequila debunked by a food historian There are many myths surrounding tequila, starting with the infamous worm which is never in tequila — only mezcal. A food historian explains the difference between tequila and mezcal, how the margarita got its name, and whether a shot of tequila every day really keeps the doctor away. Read More »

Scientists may have solved one of the biggest problems holding back hydrogen-powered vehicles While some of the world's biggest car companies, including Toyota, Hyundai and BMW, are betting on hydrogen as a future fuel source, one of the biggest challenges facing the industry is its transport and storage — but scientists at the CSIRO may have just found the solution to this problem. Read More »

GOP Rep. Chris Collins abandons his bid for reelection amid insider trading allegations GOP Rep. Chris Collins of New York announced Saturday that he will not seek reelection. Collins' announcement came after he was arrested by the FBI this week on insider trading charges. Read More »

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