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Newark Airport passenger may have exposed others to measles, NJ Health Department says - ABC7 New York

New Jersey's Health Department says someone with the disease passed through the airport on Friday, December 12.

Scientists Discover Brain “Switches” That Help Clear Alzheimer’s Plaques - SciTechDaily

Activating two somatostatin receptors enhances amyloid beta breakdown and improves memory in models of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have uncovered two brain receptors that h…

The brain has a hidden language and scientists just found it - ScienceDaily

Researchers have created a protein that can detect the faint chemical signals neurons receive from other brain cells. By tracking glutamate in real time, scientists can finally see how neurons process incoming information before sending signals onward. This r…

Alcohol big factor in holiday heart syndrome, doctors warn - KOMO

Doctors are warning about holiday heart syndrome, a common but preventable disturbance of the heart rhythm that can be triggered by heavy drinking and more.

Missing Brain Receptor May Hold the Key to Autism - Neuroscience News

Autistic adults show reduced availability of a key glutamate receptor, mGlu5, across widespread brain regions.

Measles Case Confirmed in Contra Costa County - Contra Costa Health

US measles outbreak tops 2,000 known infections - CIDRAP

Why Increasing Your VO2 Max Is Great for Improving Longevity—and Your Daily Life - GQ

Is it too late to get a flu shot? Info as ‘super flu’ spreads throughout NC - Charlotte Observer

North Carolina flu cases rose sharply, but it's not too late to get vaccinated. Immunity builds in 1–3 weeks — find vaccine locations and prevention tips now.

Mystery Solved: Scientists Discover Why Colorectal Cancer Defies Immune System Rules - SciTechDaily

Colorectal cancer breaks the usual immune rules, with certain regulatory T cells linked to improved survival. In many solid tumors, having a large number of regulatory T (Treg) cells is linked to worse outcomes. These cells can weaken the immune system’s abil…

Opinion: The miracle of curing Alzheimer’s? No longer an impossibility. - MarketWatch

New research shows the disease may one day be reversible

5 Seated Exercises That Shrink Stomach Overhang While You Work From Home After 50 - Eat This Not That

Work from home? Try 5 seated moves after 50 to strengthen your core, boost muscle, and help shrink stomach overhang in minutes.

Why Mechanically Separated Beef Was Banned In America - The Takeout

Food safety fears changed the fate of mechanically separated beef in the United States, and the reason ties back to one of the meat industry’s biggest scares.

Young adults experience high loneliness despite having large friend networks - PsyPost

A new study of 4,812 Americans finds that emerging adults report the highest levels of both social connection and loneliness, suggesting that life instability, rather than isolation, drives social ill-being in youth.

What Happens When You Take Vitamin D and Omega-3 Together? - Health: Trusted and Empathetic Health and Wellness Information

Taking omega-3 and vitamin D supplements together may help reduce pain, slow biological aging, improve bone health, and help with mood disorders.

Gene editing's search for a 'holy grail' has led to an explosion of tools, but few cures - Endpoints News

Former Intellia scientist John Finn reflects on gene editing's evolution and the closure of Tome Biosciences, highlighting the industry's focus on tools over medicines.

Naturally occurring molecule shown to restore memory function in Alzheimer's models - Medical Xpress

Singapore has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, yet many individuals spend almost a decade in poor health toward the end of life. Scientists from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) are working…

A Deadly Mad Cow-Like Disease Is Spreading Among North American Deer - Gizmodo

Wildlife officials in the U.S. and Canada report cases of chronic wasting diseases where it hasn't been detected before.

Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight - AP News

People probably don’t know how much sugar they’re eating. Up to 57 pounds per year, according to the American Heart Association. And the culprit isn’t just glazed pastries and soda. Many products marketed as healthy can have a tablespoon of added sugars per s…

Experts Reveal the Best Time to Walk for Visceral Fat Loss - EatingWell

Walking helps reduce visceral fat and improve health. Experts explain whether the timing of your walks can make a real difference.