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Do Weighted Blankets Really Work For Stress And Anxiety? Here's What The Science Says. - ScienceAlert
They have been promoted as a remedy for anxiety and sleeplessness, with celebrities and influencers swearing by their calming effects.
State’s first human case of West Nile virus this year reported in Middlesex County - Boston.com
A 70-year-old woman was the first in Massachusetts to test positive for West Nile Virus this year, the department said Tuesday.
Switching Off One Crucial Protein Appears to Reverse Brain Aging in Mice - ScienceAlert
A protein called ferritin light chain 1 (FTL1) may play a significant role in brain aging, a new study reveals, giving scientists a new target for understanding and potentially preventing brain deterioration and disease.
Nordic Walking Can Improve Your Heart Function: Here's How It Works - BuzzFeed
A recent study found people with coronary artery disease saw improved health outcomes after committing to the workout for 12 weeks.
5 vegetables that help manage Diabetes - The Times of India
Michigan confirms first deer EHD cases of 2025 in four counties - MLive.com
The viral disease, which can be fatal to white-tailed deer but poses no risk to humans or pets, has been detected in Eaton, Jackson, Van Buren and Washtenaw counties.
Bronson Healthcare re-names walk-in locations for patient ease - WWMT
Bronson Healthcare is re-naming its walk-in care locations throughout southwest Michigan.
COVID-19 surges in Texas: What to know about new ‘Stratus’ variant - Dallas News
The spike in COVID-19 cases comes as widespread confusion over vaccine availability is growing.
Chronic Stress Sends Immune Cells to Brain, Driving Depression - Neuroscience News
A new study shows that chronic stress causes immune cells called neutrophils to leave bone marrow in the skull and collect in the brain’s protective membranes, where they contribute to depressive symptoms.
Plant-based nutrient can boost immune cells' ability to fight cancer - Medical Xpress
In a new study, researchers from the University of Chicago discovered that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid best known for protecting vision, may also act as an immune-boosting compound by strengthening the cancer-fighting activity of immune cells. The …
In the wake of COVID, Osterholm takes on 'The Big One' in new book - CIDRAP
This Common Heart Attack Drug May Actually Be Worthless for Most People - Gizmodo
A new major trial shows that beta-blockers don't provide any real benefit to people with the most common form of heart attack.
This Isn’t the Typical Way Women Like to Have Sex. But It’s Better Than Anything I’ve Ever Done. - Slate
I'm thrilled.
COVID-19 Is Surging Again in TX, CA, OR, NV, NM, and Other Places - Daily Kos
I saw this article in my feed this morning. COVID-19 Is Surging Again — And These Regions Are Facing The Sharpest Spikes Selected bits: COVID cases are high in Texas, California, Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico and other states in the West and South Central...
Clay Higgins wants to defund health departments, other groups that promote COVID vaccine - NOLA.com
The Lafayette Republican’s position is in line with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Water that looks clean may be full of invisible and deadly bacteria - Earth.com
Heat and sunlight make bottled water risky, fueling rapid microbial growth and shedding plastic particles, with hidden health impacts.
A deep link between High Blood Pressure and gut health has been found: 3 things that can minimise the ris - The Times of India
Recent research links gut health to blood pressure. A balanced gut aids in blood pressure regulation. Soluble fibres and consistent meal timings are i
How rural hospitals are banding together to survive - NPR
Independent and rural hospitals are collaborating with their neighbors to shore up their finances instead of joining larger health systems to stay afloat.
State’s first human case of West Nile virus in 2025 reported in woman in Middlesex County, officials say - The Boston Globe
The announcement comes as the risk of exposure to West Nile Virus remains elevated across several Massachusetts communities, officials said.
Spouses show consistent similarities across nine psychiatric disorders over generations - Medical Xpress
A multinational collaboration of researchers report that psychiatric spousal resemblance across nine psychiatric disorders appears consistent and persists across birth cohorts for roughly 90 years in a sample of over 14 million.