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Health officials release 7 locations for ‘potential exposures' to measles case in Illinois - NBC Chicago

A Walmart, a restaurant, a grocery store and more are among the locations where potential exposures to a measles case in Illinois may have taken place.

Just 15 Extra Minutes of Sleep Is Linked to Brain Benefits in Young People - ScienceAlert

We know sleep quality is vital for good health, that adolescence is an important time for brain development, and that teens don't always get a huge amount of sleep – and new research gives us some fresh insights into how that all fits together.

Blood Test Tracks Brain Tumor Growth with Patient-Specific DNA Markers - Neuroscience News

Researchers have developed a personalized blood test that may offer a faster, less invasive way to track high-grade glioma progression.

The Kind of Protein You Eat Could Help You Live Longer, New Study Suggests - EatingWell

Learn what this study suggests regarding protein and longevity. Plus, why animal and plant-based proteins can be important for your health.

First invasive mosquitoes of 2025 found in South San Jose neighborhood - The Mercury News

State reports first measles case in southern Illinois - southernillinoisnow.com

by Beth Hundsdorfer, Capitol News Illinois April 23, 2025 Editor's Note: This story and subtitle have been upd...

Family mourns 26-year-old’s tragic death from rare hantavirus in California - SFGATE

A 26-year-old Mammoth Mountain employee died from hantavirus. An investigation found mice droppings at the hotel where he worked.

Oxytocin Powers Altruistic Responses via Parallel Brain Circuits - Neuroscience News

A new study reveals that mice instinctively display rescue-like behaviors toward anesthetized peers, offering powerful evidence that prosociality may be hardwired in mammals.

Eating Chicken and Other White Meat Can Shorten Your Lifespan, New Study Says - Real Simple

A new study found that people who reported eating 10 ounces or more of chicken and other white meats every week were at increased risk of dying of cancer or other causes. Learn more about the study—and get expert advice on what you should do in light of it.

Mom's Rectal Cancer Signs Dismissed For 5 Years Before Diagnosis - TODAY.com

Marisa Peters noticed blood after bowel movements. Doctors dismissed them as changes from motherhood. 5 years later, she was diagnosed with rectal cancer.

When the Brain Lacks Fuel, Exercise Still Protects Memory - Neuroscience News

New research shows that exercise may protect brain function even when the body can’t produce ketones, a vital energy source for cognition.

Blocking a surprising master regulator of immunity eradicates liver tumors in mice - Medical Xpress

A protein identified nearly 40 years ago for its ability to stimulate the production of red blood cells plays a surprising, critical role in dampening the immune system's response to cancer.

Scientists Found Bird Flu in Dairy Cows – Here’s Why That’s Terrifying - SciTechDaily

H5N1 bird flu has now crossed into U.S. dairy cattle for the first time, and alarmingly, it did so through just one spillover from a wild bird. This single event, traced back to Texas in mid-to-late 2023, led to months of undetected cow-to-cow spread across m…

Why Do Our Minds Sometimes Go Blank? - Neuroscience News

Mind blanking—the experience of thinking about nothing—has often been misunderstood or lumped together with mind wandering.

Millions of American kids have an ADHD diagnosis. Are they being treated effectively? - NPR

ADHD has been considered a medical disorder, treatable with drugs like Ritalin, but New York Times Magazine writer Paul Tough says recent studies question that assumption and treatment options.

Holding paper receipts for just 10 seconds can pose health risks, researchers warn - AOL.com

Health researchers caution that Bisphenol S (BPS), an endocrine disruptor present in paper receipts, can rapidly absorb into the skin, leading to a notice of...

Measles Update — United States, January 1–April 17, 2025 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

The Best Dairy Product to Help You Poop, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

With probiotics galore, kefir could help get things moving in your digestive system. Dietitians say it’s the best dairy product to help you poop.

Regular chicken consumption linked to higher risk of early death from gastrointestinal cancers - Medical Xpress

A team of health researchers at the National Institute of Gastroenterology, in Italy, has found an association between regularly eating poultry and early death due to digestive system cancers. In their study published in the journal Nutrients, the group analy…

"Young People Today Would Find This Deeply Problematic": 19 Things Kids Used To Do That You'd Never Do Now - buzzfeed.com

"Playing with mercury. My parents did this at school and at home. I played with asbestos..."