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Bird flu in cats points to risk of another pandemic - Phys.org
It's spring, the birds are migrating and bird flu (H5N1) is rapidly evolving into the possibility of a human pandemic. Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Public Health have published a comprehensive review documenting research on bird flu i…
Wim Hof method shows significant benefits for MS patients: Study - Multiple Sclerosis News Today
A holistic 12-week therapy program based on the Wim Hof method was seen to help ease cognitive fatigue and other MS symptoms in a pilot study.
After the apocalypse: Urban and near-urban farming may be enough to sustain mid-size cities - Phys.org
A new study suggests that, in the case of global catastrophe, urban agriculture alone could sustain only about one fifth of the population of a temperate, median-sized city, but the whole city could be fed by also farming land within a short distance of the u…
SSRI Exposure in the Womb May Rewire Brain Circuits - Neuroscience News
New research suggests that prenatal exposure to SSRIs may alter brain development in ways that increase the risk of depression and anxiety later in life.
Low Blood Sugar Triggers Retinal Damage, Vision Loss - Neuroscience News
New research reveals that hypoglycemia may worsen diabetic retinopathy by breaking down the blood-retinal barrier.
This Simple Habit in Your 40s and 50s Could Delay Alzheimer’s - SciTechDaily
Adhering to WHO physical activity guidelines is linked to reduced buildup of beta-amyloid, a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Increasing physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 may significantly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s di…
Gut Microbiome Reveals Chronic Pain Risk, AI Study Finds - Neuroscience News
New research shows that AI can identify complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) with over 90% accuracy by analyzing gut microbiome patterns.
This Brain Disease Terrified Canada. A New Study Claims It Never Existed - Gizmodo
Neurologists reexamined over two dozen cases identified as part of a unknown brain disease cluster in New Brunswick.
South Carolina Abortion Ban Forced Woman to Carry Fetus With No Heartbeat for Weeks - Common Dreams
Elisabeth Weber's heartbreaking experience of being denied standard miscarriage care under South Carolina's abortion ban highlights the devastating impact of restrictive laws on women's health.
Social Drinking, Not Solitary, Drives Most Alcohol-Related Harm - Neuroscience News
New research challenges the stereotype of the solitary drinker, showing that social drinking plays a central role in the development and consequences of alcohol use disorder.
How everyday beauty products could pose a toxic health threat - The Washington Post
Formaldehyde, and preservatives that release the chemical, can be found in a variety of personal care products such as lotion, body wash and face cream.
Sedgwick County confirms measles case in unvaccinated child. It’s the first since 2017 - Wichita Eagle
Sedgwick County reports first measles case since 2017 in unvaccinated child between 5 & 10. Health officials working to trace exposure and contact others.
Natural short sleepers have a genetic mutation, finds new study - Medical Xpress
Not everyone needs 8 hours of sleep to function properly. Some people can feel well-rested and show no negative effects of sleep deprivation, even after just 4 hours of sleep, which is likely the result of a genetic mutation.
Sedgwick County confirms first measles case, alerts public to location of possible exposure - KWCH
KDHE and the Sedgwick County Health Department report a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated child between the ages of 5 and 10 years old.
Startling New Research Links Plastic Chemical to Hundreds of Thousands of Heart Disease Deaths - SciTechDaily
A global study estimates that exposure to the plastic additive DEHP caused over 356,000 heart disease deaths in 2018, with most deaths occurring in rapidly industrializing regions. A new analysis of global population data suggests that daily exposure to certa…
Can Genetics Predict Autism Intellectual Disabilities? - Neuroscience News
A new predictive model combining genetics with developmental milestones may help forecast which autistic children are at risk of developing intellectual disabilities.
A 20-cent 'wonder drug' is being studied as a colon cancer-stopping supplement, and it looks promising - Business Insider
Metformin is a go-to diabetes drug, and researchers are looking at whether it can be used as a cancer-stopping supplement, too.
Scientists Just Uncovered A New Dementia Warning Sign—And It's More Common Than You Think - Women's Health
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The #1 Food You Should Limit to Reduce Stroke Risk, According to Dietitians - EatingWell
Added sugars can increase stroke risk by increasing inflammation, blood sugar and more. Learn why, plus dietitian-approved stroke prevention tips.
Northern Vermont Is a Hot Spot for a Rare Fungal Infection - Seven Days
Blastomycosis, a fungal disease, has been cropping up around the Green Mountain State, particularly in three northern counties.