Julia Musto

Berkeley, New York

Science and Climate Correspondent at the-independent.com

Writer, journalist, athlete, sarcastic New Yorker/ironic Californian. This is my personal twitter.

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Will norovirus surge early again this year? Here’s what scientists say

1 day ago | msn.com | Julia Musto

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Will norovirus surge early again this year? Here’s what scientists say

1 day ago | aol.co.uk | Julia Musto

Will the upcoming norovirus season be just as early and active as the past year? While the answer may be anyone’s guess right now, federal health officials recently warned that the dominant strain of the contagious virus — the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the U.S. — has changed between the 2022-2023 and 2024-2025 seasons.
Ethical questions swarm scientists after discovery that could wipe out pesky mosquitoes

1 day ago | msn.com | Julia Musto

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Will norovirus surge early again this year?

1 day ago | independent.co.uk | Julia Musto

Last season got off to a particularly rocky start, with 91 suspected or confirmed outbreaks during the first week of DecemberJulia Mustoin New YorkFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
Ethical questions swarm scientists after discovery that could wipe out pesky mosquitoes

1 day ago | independent.co.uk | Julia Musto

Researchers have developed a killer STD and gene editing techniques to deal with the winged blood-suckersJulia Mustoin New YorkScientists have developed methods to wipe potentially disease-carrying mosquitoes off of the face of the Earth. But, should they?
Eating more of these plant-based foods could lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes

1 day ago | independent.co.uk | Julia Musto

The conditions are some of the leading causes of death in the USJulia Mustoin New YorkEating more nuts, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may help to reduce your risk of contracting deadly heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Researchers said this week that people who consumed more phytosterols — a natural compound found in plant foods — significantly delayed both of the conditions.
Eating more of these plant-based foods could lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes

1 day ago | aol.com | Julia Musto

Eating more nuts, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may help to reduce your risk of contracting deadly heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Researchers said this week that people who consumed more phytosterols — a natural compound found in plant foods — significantly delayed both of the conditions. Furthermore, eating more of them was linked to reduced inflammation, markers of better insulin regulation, and differences in the gut microbiome that may contribute to healthy metabolism.
Eating this kind of bread can raise colon cancer patients’ risk of death

1 day ago | independent.co.uk | Julia Musto

The findings add to research suggesting that diet may also influence cancer outcomes after treatmentJulia Mustoin New YorkEating white bread and other foods considered to be proinflammatory can raise colon cancer patients’ risk of death from the disease, researchers said this week.
A storm is brewing in the Atlantic and could be the first to impact the US this season

2 days ago | msn.com | Julia Musto

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A storm is brewing in the Atlantic and could be the first to impact the US

2 days ago | independent.co.uk | Julia Musto

Associated showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring flash flooding and dangerous surf conditions regardless of formationJulia Mustoin New YorkForecasters are watching a storm brewing in the Atlantic this week - just two days into the start of this year’s hurricane season. A non-tropical area of low pressure is forecast to form near the southeastern U.S. coast over the course of the next couple of days.