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Stray cat tests positive for rabies after attacking N.J. resident - NJ.com
The stray cat had been living on the resident's property, officials said.

Relationship advice: My ex-girlfriend said she "preferred" guys like me. I'm mortified by what she meant. - Slate
It was humiliating.
2 major lifestyle changes can drastically reduce your microplastics exposure - AOL.com
Making these two lifestyle shifts is a manageable way to cut down your microplastics exposure.

Follow-up test for high blood pressure condition not worthwhile, researchers say - Medical Xpress
A test commonly used to confirm a condition linked to high blood pressure is often inaccurate, causing doctors to skip treatment that might improve patients' heart health, a new study says.

Antiretroviral Postexposure Prophylaxis After Sexual ... - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
CDC updates HIV nonoccupational postexposure ...

Mass spectrometry method identifies pathogens within minutes instead of days - Phys.org
Traditionally, bacterial diseases are diagnosed by the tedious isolation of pathogens and the creation of bacterial cultures. Waiting times of several days are the rule here. Only then can targeted treatment of the disease begin.

Infectious Updates 5-6-2025 - Daily Kos
Measles exposure alerts: An infectious adult from out of state was at the St. Louis Aquarium on April 30, 1-6 pm is the time of risk. An adult was at the Texas Rangers Game on April 19, and also ...

Alzheimer's risk: Many say they want answers, but fewer choose to know the truth - Medical Xpress
As researchers make progress in understanding how Alzheimer's disease develops, there are growing opportunities for healthy research participants to learn their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia in the future. While many organizations often advo…

Teens With Mental Health Conditions Use Social Media Differently - Neuroscience News
Adolescents with mental health conditions report distinct and often more negative experiences on social media compared to their peers.

Finger Movements Offer New Clues for Autism Detection - Neuroscience News
Subtle hand movements during grasping tasks may help diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with high accuracy.

Women underestimate their spatial intelligence—even when they perform just as well as men - PsyPost
New research shows women underestimate their spatial intelligence, even when they perform just as well as men. This gender gap in self-perception—shaped by personality traits like narcissism and modesty—could help explain why fewer women pursue STEM careers.

Ultra-Processed Foods Disrupt Infant Gut Health - Neuroscience News
A Brazilian study of 728 infants found that ultra-processed foods can harm gut microbiota diversity, with stronger effects in children who were not breastfed.

Why are 2 out of every 3 Alzheimer’s patients women? - WTOP
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, out of the nearly 7 million people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer’s dementia in the U.S., 4.2 million are women, while only 2.7 million are men.
These 5 foods may be secretly causing your inflammation - AOL.com
Hone Health explains how inflammation-causing foods can wreak havoc on your body, and provides suggestions on what to eat more of instead.

Dedicated to Helping Barney Bubble and His Mysterious, Never Seen Before, Nose - Cole & Marmalade
Rescue in Northern Ireland saves Barney Bubble, a cat found alone in a forest with an unknown growth taking over his adorable face.

Physical Activity Protects Teens From Depression - Neuroscience News
A long-term study shows that teenagers who maintain or increase physical activity levels are less likely to develop symptoms of depression.

KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI - Positive Rabies case in Southwest Nebraska - Rural Radio Network
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has confirmed a positive rabies case in an animal in the health district. The positive rabies test was from a skunk in Chase County.

Oura adds AI-powered glucose tracking and meal logging - The Verge
Oura announced that its users will be able to use the Oura Advisor AI chatbot to track glucose (with a Dexcom Stelo CGM) and analyze meals.

Death is the policy - The Verge
RFK Jr.‘s measles response is junk science and social Darwinism.