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South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague, likely bitten by infected flea - KCRA
Human cases of plague are extremely rare but can be very serious.
Blood molecules linked to daytime sleepiness point to diet and hormone roles - Medical Xpress
Mass General Brigham researchers have identified seven molecules in the blood linked to excessive daytime sleepiness, including factors related to diet and hormones.
Tired of feeling drowsy? Scientists crack what causes ‘sleep attacks’ - The Times
One in five people suffers from EDS, but new research offers hope to those with unwanted nap attacks, although it’s bad news for cheese and wine lovers
South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for the plague - KOLO | 8 News Now
A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for the plague.
Mapped: The States With the Highest and Lowest Adult Literacy Rates - Mental Floss
A major survey is spelling out trouble for the country's literacy rates.
Ditching This Common Food Type Could Double Weight Loss, According To Scientists - Bored Panda
"Too many companies put profit over people"
A Rogue New Life Form - Nautilus | Science Connected
A tiny microbe discovered by accident challenges the definition of cellular life
Wisconsin DHS warns of possible measles exposure at Beloit, Roberts travel centers - Channel 3000
BELOIT, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Tuesday identified two public locations where people might have been exposed to measles.
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This Diet May Reduce the Risk of Neuron Loss and Dementia, New Study Says - EatingWell
Following the MIND diet was linked to a lower risk of hippocampal sclerosis, a type of brain damage tied to dementia, new research shows.
Scientists Testing New LASIK-Like System That Doesn't Use a Laser on Eyeball - Futurism
Researchers have come up with a potentially groundbreaking — and entirely laser-free — alternative to LASIK.
Keratin extracted from sheep's wool repairs teeth in breakthrough - Live Science
Keratin extracted from sheep wool has been found to help protect human teeth. It could be coming to your dentist’s office soon.
NJ health officials investigate a rarity: A possible case of locally acquired malaria - Gothamist
The infected person, a resident of Morris County, had no history of international travel.
Restricted blood flow speeds tumor growth by aging the immune system, study finds - Medical Xpress
Cutting off blood flow can prematurely age the bone marrow, weakening the immune system's ability to fight cancer, according to a new study from NYU Langone Health.
This rare but severe flu complication can affect healthy children - CNN
Healthy children can become very sick from the flu. Here’s what parents should know about the upcoming flu season, according to CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen.
Archaeologists discover giant shoes dating back 2,000 years, the largest ever found - Earth.com
Archaeologists find giant Roman shoes, measuring up to 12.8 inches, reopening debates about Hadrian's Wall, supply, and conservation.
Rates of West Nile Virus increasing throughout Philadelphia region - 6abc Philadelphia
No one has tested positive for West Nile in Pennsylvania this year. However, officials say it has been detected in mosquitoes in nearly every Pennsylvania county.
Sex advice: When I took my date's pants off, I was in for a shock. I'm not sure where to go from here. - Slate
This could be a deal-breaker.
Possible Local Malaria Case Found in New Jersey. Here’s What to Know - Gizmodo
If confirmed, it would be the first homegrown case reported in the state in over three decades.
New test is able to detect THC in breath for the first time after eating or smoking cannabis - Earth.com
Federal scientists detect THC in breath for the first time after consumption of edible products, using breath tests.
Your Tea's Temperature Could Put You at Risk of Some Cancers - ScienceAlert
When you order a coffee, do you ask for it to be "extra hot"? Whether you enjoy tea, coffee or something else, hot drinks are a comforting and often highly personal ritual.