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8 human cases of West Nile virus — 1 death — detected in Utah, Davis counties - KSL.com

Two county health departments in Utah are reporting more human cases of West Nile virus on Wednesday, including one that led to the death of a Davis County resident.

Davis County health officials confirm first death due to neuroinvasive West Nile Virus - KMYU

Health officials in Davis County confirmed one person died after being infected with West Nile Virus.The death is the first confirmed fatality connected to Wes

Using the phone while you poop greatly raises hemorrhoid risk, new study says - CNN

People who bring their phones to the bathroom have a higher chance of developing hemorrhoids, new research finds. The solution is simple.

You're not sleeping, five things that are making your insomnia worse - Gazeta Express

You're not sleeping, five things that are making your insomnia worse

Scientists Find This Popular Diet Raises Heart Disease Risk - AOL.com

New research suggests that certain plant-based diets are bad for your heart health. Here’s why.

I-35 South reopens after 'major collision' near San Antonio - MySA

I-35 South, located near San Antonio, has reopened after a 'major collision' shutdown the interstate on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

What Creaky Knees Really Mean for Your Long-Term Health - Gizmodo

PICALM Alzheimer’s risk allele causes aberrant lipid droplets in microglia - Nature

A PICALM allele associated with increased risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease has a microglial-specific role in lipid droplet accumulation.

Pensacola woman almost lost leg and life to vibrio bacteria after swim in Sound - Pensacola News Journal

Genevieve Gallagher was infected with vibrio vulnificus after boating and swimming with her family behind Pensacola Beach Boardwalk on July 27.

Amygdala–liver signalling orchestrates glycaemic responses to stress - Nature

Studies in mice show that acute stress activates hyperglycaemia via activation of a medial amygdala–ventral hypothalamic circuit that controls glucose metabolic responses in the liver, independently of adrenal and pancreatic hormones.

Sex Shapes the Course of Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia - Neuroscience News

A large multicenter study has revealed that sex influences the course and characteristics of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

How microdosing GLP-1 drugs became a longevity ‘craze’ - The Washington Post

Internet companies are helping stoke enthusiasm for “microdosing” weight-loss drugs for wellness, mood and joint pain.

One Teen’s Incredible “Mental Time Travel” Memory System - Kottke.org

A paper recently published in a behavioral sciences journal describes a high school student’s hyperthymesia, an extraordinar

Beetroot juice can control high BP, finds study: Here's how to prepare this healthy drink without harming your kidneys - The Times of India

For years, doctors and nutritionists have recommended fruits and vegetables as a natural way to manage blood pressure and overall heart health. But now, a growing body of scientific research points to one humble root vegetable in particular as a powerful ally…

DNR: EHD found in deer in 4 counties, including one in West Michigan - woodtv.com

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the year’s first cases of EHD — epizootic hemorrhagic disease.

Healey counters FDA, makes COVID boosters widely available in Mass. - The Boston Globe

Healey essentially wrote a prescription for COVID boosters for every person in the state over the age of 5.

Woman Gets Off Birth Control Because Influencers Told Her To, Immediately Gets Pregnant by Mistake - Futurism

After falling down a wellness rabbit hole, one woman learned the hard way that going off the pill might have some unintended consequences.

What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Gas Station ‘Male Enhancement’ Pills - Lifehacker

Spoiler: They often do, but not for the reasons you might think.

Ultra-processed foods — it’s time for an improved definition - Nature

The worst excesses of industrial food production must be reined in, while ensuring people have access to adequate calories.

Internal fat may be the leading cause of heart failure, study finds - AOL.com

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, or HFpEF, has puzzled doctors for years. Nearly four million Americans and more than 30 million people worldw...