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Team gets the most detailed image yet of a bacteria-killing virus - futurity.org
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Team gets the most detailed image yet of a bacteria-killing virus - futurity.org

Researchers have produced the most detailed image to date of a bacteriophage, or phage—a kind of virus that kills bacteria.

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Brains Scans Reveal What Really Happens When Your Mind Goes Blank - Gizmodo
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Brains Scans Reveal What Really Happens When Your Mind Goes Blank - Gizmodo

Scientists argue that blanking out is its own state of consciousness, distinct from having your mind wander off.

Gizmodo.comEd Cara
Infectious Updates 4-24-2025 - Daily Kos
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Infectious Updates 4-24-2025 - Daily Kos

So, how much do Americans know about the bird flu? Not NEARLY enough . I can confirm some of this study from my own experiences on Instagram.� People think it is just an agricultural problem and ...

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U of M launches vaccine safeguard project amid federal uncertainty - MPR News
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U of M launches vaccine safeguard project amid federal uncertainty - MPR News

A team of health experts is launching an independent project that could start its own vaccine evaluation and guidelines — apart from federal health agencies.

Minnesota Public Radio NewsEstelle Timar-Wilcox
Lingering Bacterial Debris May Drive Post-Treatment Lyme Symptoms - Neuroscience News
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Lingering Bacterial Debris May Drive Post-Treatment Lyme Symptoms - Neuroscience News

New research suggests that lingering cell wall fragments from the Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, may be responsible for persistent symptoms long after antibiotic treatment.

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It Was Once Eliminated From the U.S. Now, We Could Be on the Verge of an Epidemic. - Slate
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It Was Once Eliminated From the U.S. Now, We Could Be on the Verge of an Epidemic. - Slate

Experts explain the worst-cast measles scenario.

Slate MagazineAnna Gibbs
Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Linked to Higher Dementia Risk - Neuroscience News
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Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Linked to Higher Dementia Risk - Neuroscience News

A large-scale study has found that having metabolic syndrome in midlife—marked by excess belly fat, high blood pressure, and abnormal cholesterol or blood sugar—is associated with a significantly higher risk of developing young-onset dementia before age 65.

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Michigan confirms 9th measles case, warns of possible exposure site - MLive.com
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Michigan confirms 9th measles case, warns of possible exposure site - MLive.com

The 1-year-old boy had mild symptoms and was "age-appropriately vaccinated," according to local health officials.

mlive.comJustin P. Hicks | jhicks3@mlive.com
Gun Culture a Key Factor in School Shooter Backgrounds - Neuroscience News
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Gun Culture a Key Factor in School Shooter Backgrounds - Neuroscience News

A comprehensive analysis of all known U.S. school shootings reveals that most shooters grew up in social environments where guns were a central part of family bonding and identity.

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Dear Doctor: Sun exposure is the primary cause of thinning skin - OregonLive.com
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Dear Doctor: Sun exposure is the primary cause of thinning skin - OregonLive.com

"Could I take vitamin K or increase my platelets to limit this happening?"

OregonLiveDr. Keith Roach
Experimental Alzheimer’s Vaccine Shows Promise - Neuroscience News
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Experimental Alzheimer’s Vaccine Shows Promise - Neuroscience News

Researchers have developed a tau-targeting vaccine that could help prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by generating a strong immune response against abnormal tau proteins.

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Maternal Childhood Trauma Linked to Rapid Weight Gain in Baby Boys - Neuroscience News
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Maternal Childhood Trauma Linked to Rapid Weight Gain in Baby Boys - Neuroscience News

A new study reveals that maternal childhood trauma—such as neglect or abuse—can trigger rapid weight gain in male infants as early as the first two months of life.

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Immune Resilience Identified as Key to Healthy Aging and Longevity - Neuroscience News
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Immune Resilience Identified as Key to Healthy Aging and Longevity - Neuroscience News

A new study reveals that immune resilience, a person’s ability to maintain a robust, youthful immune system, plays a critical role in promoting long-term health and extending life.

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Common medications linked to subtle shifts in cognitive performance, study finds - PsyPost
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Common medications linked to subtle shifts in cognitive performance, study finds - PsyPost

A major study suggests that widely used medications like paracetamol and ibuprofen may influence cognitive performance in subtle ways. The research introduces a “cognitive footprint” model to estimate how small effects scale across populations.

PsyPostEric W. Dolan
I quit Ozempic and embraced feeling healthy over striving for thinness - NPR
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I quit Ozempic and embraced feeling healthy over striving for thinness - NPR

Taking the drug made one writer feel so sick she quit and focused on healthy habits instead of her body size. Turns out, 65% of people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss quit within a year.

NPRMara Gordon
The #1 Drink to Help You Lose Visceral Fat, Recommended by Dietitians - EatingWell
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The #1 Drink to Help You Lose Visceral Fat, Recommended by Dietitians - EatingWell

The caffeine and antioxidants in coffee may lead to lower levels of visceral fat.

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La Crosse virus disease: The rare mosquito-borne illness that causes deadly brain inflammation - Live Science
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La Crosse virus disease: The rare mosquito-borne illness that causes deadly brain inflammation - Live Science

Mosquitoes that transmit La Crosse virus disease live in wooded areas in the U.S., mainly in the Upper Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.

Live ScienceEmily Cooke
I did 30 minutes of walking yoga every day for a month—here's what I learned - Fit&Well
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I did 30 minutes of walking yoga every day for a month—here's what I learned - Fit&Well

The daily dose brought more than just peace and calm into my life

Fitandwell.comLou Mudge
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Food Additives Could Combine to Boost Health Threats, Study Says - The Wall Street Journal

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A torrent of infectious diseases is erupting from melting ice. We shouldn't freak out just yet - Salon.com
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A torrent of infectious diseases is erupting from melting ice. We shouldn't freak out just yet - Salon.com

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