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Measles arrives in Kansas, spreads quickly in undervaccinated counties - Ars Technica

Since a single case last week, at least 9 more have been reported with more pending.

The #1 Thing People Get Wrong About the High-Protein Diet, According to a New Survey - EatingWell

A survey suggests that 90% of people believe they can’t get enough protein from just plants. Learn more about the truth regarding plant protein.

Scientists Discover How To Reactivate Cancer’s Dormant “Kill Switch” - SciTechDaily

The discovery could pave the way for a groundbreaking RNA-based multi-cancer treatment. Alternative RNA splicing functions like a film editor rearranging scenes from the same footage to create different versions of a movie. By selecting which segments to reta…

Tuberculosis cases in the US rose to their highest levels in more than a dozen years - The Associated Press

Tuberculosis continued to rise again in the U.S. last year, reaching its highest levels in more than a dozen years. More than 10,300 cases were reported last year, an 8% increase from 2023 and the highest since 2011, according to preliminary data posted this …

Health officials report the first case of measles is in Middle Tennessee - News Channel 5 Nashville

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed its first measles case this year in Middle Tennessee.

Central Pa. restaurant reopens after diners were sickened by suspected virus - PennLive

The restaurant said the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture did a thorough inspection and cleared the business to reopen.

Targeting Brain’s Drainage Pathways Rejuvenates Memory - Neuroscience News

Rejuvenating the brain's lymphatic vessels can enhance memory in aging mice by improving the removal of waste products from the brain.

Sleep Apnea Has Been Linked to a Higher Parkinson’s Risk—But This Treatment Could Lower It - Health.com

In a new study, people with sleep apnea had a greater risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but that risk was lowered if they used a CPAP machine within two years of their sleep apnea diagnosis.

Dendrites Link Memories Formed Close in Time - Neuroscience News

A new study shows that our brains physically link memories formed close together in time through changes in the dendrites of neurons, rather than in the cell bodies.

“Infantile amnesia” occurs despite babies showing memory activity - Ars Technica

It looks like humans actively suppress our earliest memories.

Sleep-Deprived Fruit Flies Show Sharper Memory via PKA Signaling - Neuroscience News

Fruit flies with genetic mutations that severely reduce sleep show enhanced performance in olfactory memory tasks, challenging assumptions about sleep’s role in cognition.

A transition point in romantic relationships may signal the beginning of their end - Phys.org

The end of a romantic relationship usually does not come out of the blue but is indicated one or two years before the breakup. As the results of a psychological study have demonstrated, the terminal stage of a relationship consists of two phases. First, there…

Sacral neuromodulation seen to ease MS-related bladder dysfunction - Multiple Sclerosis News Today

Sacral neuromodulation, in which electrical pulses from an implanted device help control the bladder, was found to ease symptoms in MS.

The lifelong impact of early touch - PsyPost

Scientific studies increasingly highlight the essential role of physical touch in promoting infant health, neurodevelopment, and parent-infant attachment.

The Other Terrifying Deer Disease Creeping Across the US - ZME Science

A silent but deadly epidemic is creeping through North America and scientists are sounding the alarm.

The Farm Was Their Dream. It Now Holds Bird Graves - Newser

Inside one small-scale farmer's experience with bird flu

I Tried This Vagus-Nerve Stimulator For a Week and It Leveled Up My Sleep For Good - POPSUGAR

I tested the Truvaga Plus, a handheld vagus-nerve stimulator, to see if it could reduce stress and improve sleep. Here's my experience.

New York State's Bizarre Measles Warning Is Going Viral Because It's TRULY Cuckoo Bananas - BuzzFeed

"Hey so we’re officially in a dystopia because what do you mean I’m hearing this from a minion."

Measles cases linked to outbreak in Texas reach 309, surpassing nationwide total in 2024 - ABC News

Doctors Warn About Increasing "Sloth Fever" Infections in the U.S.—How to Stay Safe - Best Life

The busy spring break travel season could be especially risky for pregnant women.