The world’s polar bear population is projected to decline by two-thirds by 2050. A new study from the University of East Anglia suggests that polar bears are undergoing rapid genetic changes, and ...

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Hundreds across Canada marked the start of the new year by gleefully plunging into frigid lake and ocean water, some for their first time. Alejandra Lopez, who’s visiting Nova Scotia from Mexico, said ...

Out with the old, in with the cold! Thousands of thrill-seekers brrr-aved frigid 27-degree weather to kick off the New Year with an icy splash at Coney Island’s annual polar plunge Thursday. Some ...

It’s 11 a.m. on the first morning of 2026 in Birch Bay, Washington. There’s a sharp chill in the air. Driving down Birch Bay Drive, sporadic groups of people wrapped in towels, robes and sweatshirt ...

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Three experts share the science behind taking a dip in cold water—and offer safety tips that any potential plungers should bear in mind Marta Hill - Freelance contributor The Polar Bear Swim in ...

Findings Show Xenon MRI Ventilation Defects Independently Predicts Exacerbation Risk Beyond Conventional Clinical Measures · GlobeNewswire Inc. DURHAM, NC and London, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ...

Chest pain caused by gas can feel like sharp pains or tightness, and may be accompanied by belching, indigestion, or bloating. While often caused by food intolerances or digestive issues, gas pain in ...

DURHAM, NC and London, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Polarean, a commercial-stage medical imaging company advancing functional MRI of the lungs, today highlighted the publication of a ...