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Three Deaths Reported as NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Spreads - Bloomberg.com
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City’s Central Harlem neighborhood has now caused three deaths, and health officials are still trying to track down the source.
3 myths about metabolism could be holding you back - CNN
Metabolism and weight are inextricably linked. Given US diet culture, people should understand metabolism better than they do. An expert busts three common myths.
China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets as thousands fall ill - CNN
Chinese authorities are using nets, spraying insecticide and even deploying drones to fight the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, which has infected thousands of people.
Chronic fatigue patients have different genes, study finds - Financial Times
‘Groundbreaking’ research finds ‘genetic signals’ for debilitating illness
Trump’s Former Surgeon General Says RFK Jr. Gutting Vaccine Research Will ‘Cost Lives’ - Rolling Stone
Former Trump Surgeon General Jerome Adams warned that RFK Jr.'s decision to defund mRNA vaccine research will "cost lives."
A massive US measles outbreak has slowed but the start of the school year brings renewed risk of spread - CNN
The start of the school year in the United States poses new threats for the spread of measles amid a record-breaking year for cases and lagging vaccination rates.
Marriage advice: My wife is on a sex sabbatical. I have a big surprise planned for her return. - Slate Magazine
Let the training begin.
If you always feel tired despite getting enough sleep, your brain might be signaling these 7 issues - VegOut
You might be sleeping enough—but if you’re still waking up exhausted, your brain could be wrestling with something your conscious mind hasn’t faced yet.
Florida reports 13 cases of flesh-eating bacteria; death toll climbs to eight - Miami Herald
The state has reported 13 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria commonly known as “flesh-eating.” across 11 counties including in South Florida.
Scientists have just conducted a test with 30,000 mosquitoes to validate the effectiveness of a new mosquito repellent, and it is highly effective. - evidencenetwork.ca
The battle against mosquitoes has intensified in recent years, particularly against the tiger mosquito species that poses significant health risks. A groundbreaking natural repellent has ... Read more
New hope for Alzheimer’s: lithium supplement reverses memory loss in mice - Nature
Studies in rodents and humans suggest that low levels of the metal contribute to cognitive decline.
I ate all the protein snacks I could stomach in a day. I’d rather be weak. - The Washington Post
It’s the peak protein era. Here’s what a day full of pumped-up popcorn, pasta and water tastes like.
RNA N-glycosylation enables immune evasion and homeostatic efferocytosis - Nature
N-glycans on glycoRNAs prevent innate immune sensing of endogenous small RNAs, and the natural mechanism they use demonstrates how glycoRNAs exist on the cell surface and in the endosomal network without inducing autoinflammatory responses.
Therapeutic genetic restoration through allogeneic brain microglia replacement - Nature
Nature - Therapeutic genetic restoration through allogeneic brain microglia replacement
Researchers Uncover Hurricane Sandy’s Hidden Death Toll - Gizmodo
New research shows that hurricanes increase the risk of death among seniors who continue to live in storm-battered areas, but the mortality impacts vary by region.
First gene-edited islet transplant in a human passes functional trial - Medical Xpress
Uppsala University Hospital-led investigators report that gene-edited donor islet cells survived 12 weeks inside a man with long-standing type 1 diabetes without any immunosuppressive medication.
People Who Were In Comas Are Exposing What It Was REALLY Like - BuzzFeed
"I was extremely confused as to whether I had actually died or not. It took quite a while to believe that I was alive."
Doctor reveals number of oral sex partners that raises throat cancer risk following dad's diagnosis - LADbible
A doctor has revealed the amount of oral sex partners which places a person at a higher throat cancer risk after UK dad diagnosed with the condition.
Why we procrastinate on joy — and how to stop - The Washington Post
We may fall into a “trap” of wanting something to feel special, which causes us to delay enjoying it now, research suggests.
A New Study Has Identified Two Simple Habits That Can Delay Alzheimer's Disease - BuzzFeed
We spoke to a doctor about the study’s findings, and he said they make sense.