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After a brain-eating amoeba killed their son swimming in a lake, parents want more warnings - KUSA.com

As they grieve their son, the boy's parents are speaking out to try to prevent anyone else from losing a child.

Walking 1 Hour a Day For a Month Results: Weight Loss, Energy - TODAY.com

When a lack of activity led to weight gain, low energy and high blood pressure, one woman started walking 1 hour a day. She lost 5 lbs, improved mood and energy.

Woman who died after refusing chemo had daily coffee enemas - BBC

Paloma Shemirani's brothers blame their mother's anti-medicine conspiracy theories for her death.

Online Hate Speech Resembles Mental Health Disorder Language - Neuroscience News

A new study using AI tools found that posts in online hate speech communities closely resemble the speech patterns seen in forums for certain personality disorders.

Scientists Find MS Triggers in the Gut—If You Believe the Mice - Daily Kos

Two Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Multiple Sclerosis—But Don't Get Too Excited Yet Nearly a million Americans wake up each day with multiple sclerosis, a disease that turns their own immune system against their brain and spinal cord. For decades,...

Mainer hospitalized with tick-borne disease - Bangor Daily News

An adult experiencing neurological symptoms as the result of a Powassan virus infection has been hospitalized in Hancock County.

What to know about deadly brain-eating amoeba - ABC News

A 12-year-old boy has died from a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a South Carolina lake over the July Fourth weekend

Major Alzheimer's group says some blood tests may be used in place of brain scans for diagnosis - statnews.com

A major Alzheimer’s disease medical group is recommending that specialists may use certain blood tests to help diagnose patients with cognitive impairment.

Measles Case Confirmed in 770 Dormitory in Crown Heights - COLlive

An Israeli bochur at the Central Yeshiva of 770 Eastern Parkway has been diagnosed on Tuesday with the highly contagious measles. ODA Health Center is urging vaccinations to prevent an outbreak. Full Story

Dementia Risk May Be Increased by This Common Activity - EatingWell

Too much sitting may increase your risk of dementia. Learn why staying active is key for brain health.

Parents want more warnings after a brain-eating amoeba killed their boy on a South Carolina lake - AP News

Two weeks after spending the Fourth of July on a popular South Carolina lake, 12-year-old Jaysen Carr died from a brain-eating amoeba that was living in the warm water. The amoeba entered his brain through his nose, possibly when he jumped into Lake Murray, n…

The Pandemic Appears to Have Accelerated Brain Aging, Even in People Who Never Got Covid - WIRED

Stress, isolation, and uncertainty appear to have caused the brain to age quicker for those who lived through the crisis.

Cannabis Use Disorder Triples Risk of Oral Cancer - UC San Diego Today

Cannabis use disorder is associated with a significantly higher risk of oral cancer, says new research from UC San Diego School of Medicine.

The Sugar Mistake That’s Worse Than Dessert—And How To Avoid It. - AOL.com

New research reveals sugar in drinks like soda and juice raises diabetes risk. So, WH tapped experts to explain what to avoid and how to make healthier choic...

Mosquito samples test positive for West Nile Virus in two Montgomery Co. cities; spraying scheduled - WHIO-TV

Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County will spray for mosquitoes after samples from two cities tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Trapping gut bacteria's hidden fuel improves blood sugar and liver health, study shows - Medical Xpress

A team of Canadian scientists has discovered a surprising new way to improve blood sugar levels and reduce liver damage: by trapping a little-known fuel made by gut bacteria before they wreak havoc on the body.

The Shocking Way Your Lettuce Might Be Getting Contaminated - SciTechDaily

Contaminated irrigation and weak cold storage are fueling E. coli in lettuce. But the fix? It’s simpler—and more effective—than you might think.

The Sugar Mistake That’s Worse Than Dessert—And How To Avoid It. - Women's Health

Can lifestyle changes protect the brain from Alzheimer’s? A new study offers hope for prevention. - The Boston Globe

A nutritious diet, and socializing, can improve cognitive performance in people at risk for dementia, researchers found in a $50 million new study.

Mitochondria aren't only the 'powerhouses of cells' — they also battle germs - Live Science

Mitchondria may be "watchtowers" of the immune system, contributing to our defenses against germs.