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Western diet causes inflammation, traditional African food protects - EurekAlert!
A switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases. Conversely, an African diet rich in vegetables, fiber, and …
Female hormones can stimulate immune cells to make opioids that naturally suppress pain - Medical Xpress
Scientists have discovered a new mechanism that acts via an immune cell and points toward a different way of treating chronic pain. Female hormones can suppress pain by making immune cells near the spinal cord produce opioids, a new study by researchers at UC…
Coding error caused layoffs at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke this week, source says - The Transmitter
Thirty employees—including 11 lab heads—at the institute should “immediately return to work,” according to an email the institute’s Office of Human Resources sent to top administration at the institute Wednesday evening.
What RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement gets wrong about meat - Vox
Eating more meat, butter, and beef tallow — and dismissing plant-based proteins — won’t make America healthy again.
Do You Need a Measles Booster Shot? The Answer May Surprise You - Gizmodo
Most vaccinated people should still be highly protected against measles, but there are important exceptions.
You Actually Do Make Memories as a Baby - WSJ
Brain scans help scientists see how infant and toddler minds work
Cluster of Massachusetts nurses reportedly diagnosed with brain tumors - Boston Herald
A cluster of nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital have reportedly been diagnosed with brain tumors, according to hospital officials.
Exposing NIH-Funded Research: Why I’m Blowing the Whistle on Corruption - The Daily Signal
I once stood within the halls of academia, benefiting from the generous funding of the National Institutes of Health. I was part of the system,...
Study helps explain how laughing gas could fight treatment-resistant depression - Medical Xpress
Although a plethora of medications and therapies now exist for major depression, roughly one in three diagnosed patients still suffer from treatment-resistant depression (TRD)—a form of the disorder that does not respond to first-line antidepressants. Even wh…
6 Vitamins and Minerals for Older Adults, According to the Experts - CNET
Your body needs different vitamins and minerals as it ages. We talked to experts, and these are the best supplements for healthy aging.
‘World’s smallest pacemaker’ is implanted with a syringe and dissolves when it’s no longer needed - New York Post
Developed by engineers from Northwestern University, the pacemaker is the size of a grain of rice and could help save babies born with heart defects.
Listening Builds Trust, But Stories Change Minds - Neuroscience News
A new study challenges the widely held belief that high-quality, nonjudgmental listening is essential for persuasion.
Weekend warriors reap the same health benefits as daily exercisers - Earth.com
Weekend warriors who exercise intensely just twice a week may gain similar health benefits as those who exercise daily.
From B12 to Magnesium, vitamin supplements one should never take: American doctor suggests alternatives - Times of India
Discover the vitamin supplements you should avoid as highlighted by Dr. Jaban Moore, a functional medicine doctor. Learn the risks of B12, Magnesium, and Iron supplements, and find out the better natural alternatives to support your health.
To Stop Malaria, Researchers Are Poisoning Mosquitoes With… Human Blood - Indian Defence Review
Scientists have found a surprising way to fight malaria—by making human blood deadly to mosquitoes. A forgotten drug from the 1990s is suddenly at the center of this breakthrough. The method doesn’t work how you'd expect, and its origins are even stranger.
Medicinal cannabis helped patients feel better for a full year - Earth.com
Medicinal cannabis helped Australians with chronic illness feel better over 12 months. It improved sleep, pain, mood, and energy.
Spending less time in 2 deep sleep stages may contribute to Alzheimer’s - AOL.com
Spending lower proportions of time in two deep sleep stages — including REM sleep — may be linked to volume changes in critical brain regions that can be vul...
The Best Snacks For Aging Well And Preventing Cognitive Decline, According To Nutrition Experts - HuffPost
Munch your way to longevity.
Alzheimer's: Not enough time in 2 deep sleep stages may increase risk - Medical News Today
Spending lower proportions of time in two deep sleep stages — including REM sleep — may be linked to volume changes in critical brain regions that can be vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.
Is It Healthy To Eat Yogurt Every Day? Experts Weigh In - AOL.com
Yogurt might seem like a super healthy breakfast option, but is it okay to eat it every day?