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Postpartum Moms Prefer Cooler Temps, Brain Changes Explain Why - Neuroscience News

Pregnancy and lactation trigger major physiological changes, including shifts in body temperature and environmental preferences.

Vaccine skeptic hired to head federal study of immunizations and autism - The Washington Post

A long-discredited researcher and vaccine skeptic will conduct a government study on whether vaccines cause autism.

ADHD May Raise Dementia Risk - Neuroscience News

A new study finds that adults with ADHD show brain changes similar to those seen in early-stage dementia, including higher iron accumulation and increased neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels in the blood.

Why raw pet food isn't worth the risk - National Geographic

A recent case of bird flu was linked to a cat's raw food diet. Experts stress there are other health risks, too.

TV anchor ditches the microphone and digs into questions surrounding menopause. - NBC Los Angeles

Tamsen Fadal sits down with California Live Correspondent, Lisa Breckenridge, to talk about her new book “How to Menopause” and her documentary…

Measles Patient Took Amtrak to DC on March 19, Officials Say - Bloomberg

A measles patient traveled from New York to Washington, DC, on an Amtrak train on the evening of March 19, exposing people along the heavily traveled route to the highly infectious disease.

Texas measles outbreak grows as officials warn of rising activity in North America - University of Minnesota Twin Cities

World First on Bird Flu: A Sheep Tests Positive - Newser

Farm animal is euthanized in the UK

Is Creatine the Midlife Wonder Supplement You’re Missing? - Oprah Mag

Long used by bodybuilders to bulk up, this compound may strengthen and sharpen your brain too. Read on to learn what creatine is and health benefits for women.

How Healthy Is It To Eat A Banana Every Day? Experts Weigh In - Yahoo Life

Here's what you need to know about this potassium-rich fruit and whether it's healthy to eat every day.

The 6 Healthiest Canned Soups You Can Find at the Supermarket, According to Registered Dietitians - Real Simple

Discover the healthiest canned soups you can find at the supermarket. Nutritious canned soups include certain lentil and tomato soup varieties with no trans fat.

11 Space Facts That Will Change Your Perspective - Mentalfloss

If the sun were the size of a basketball, the Earth would be no larger than a pinhead.

Kansas lawmakers want to loosen vaccine requirements amid a measles outbreak in the state - KCUR

At least 10 Kansans have tested positive for measles. Health officials urge full vaccination against the disease.

Diagnostic technology achieves near 100% accuracy in pathogen identification within three hours - Phys.org

A joint team of professors—Hajun Kim, Taejoon Kwon, and Joo Hun Kang—from the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNIST has unveiled a novel diagnostic technique that utilizes artificially designed polymers known as peptide nucleic acid (PNA) as probes. T…

DNA-loaded lipid nanoparticles are poised to bring gene therapy to common chronic diseases - Phys.org

A breakthrough in safely delivering therapeutic DNA to cells could transform treatment for millions suffering from common chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Oklahoma measles update: 9 measles cases in the state, with 7 confirmed - news9.com KWTV

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) said there are now nine cases of measles among unvaccinated people in Oklahoma, with seven of those cases being confirmed.

NIH cuts halt 24-year program to prevent HIV/AIDS in adolescents - STAT

NIH terminated grants for a program studying how to diagnose, treat, and prevent HIV and AIDS in adolescents and young adults.

NIH cuts halt 24-year program to prevent HIV/AIDS in adolescents and young adults - STAT

NIH terminated grants for a program studying how to diagnose, treat, and prevent HIV and AIDS in adolescents and young adults.

Is This Experimental Drug A Promising Alzheimer's Treatment? - Women's Health

New research suggests that a drug that destroys amyloid plaques in the brain might help to lower the odds of developing Alzheimer’s. Here's what experts say.

Is This Experimental Drug A Promising Alzheimer's Treatment? - AOL

New research suggests that a drug that destroys amyloid plaques in the brain might help to lower the odds of developing Alzheimer’s. Here's what experts say.