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Alzheimer's May Not Actually Be a Brain Disease, Says Expert - ScienceAlert
The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer's disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies.
Cow Wearables Help America’s Dairy Farmers Detect Bird Flu and Other Illnesses - The Wall Street Journal
Dairy producers are increasingly putting internet-connected collars and ear tags on their cows, helping better track the animals’ health and breeding
What is babesiosis? The parasitic infection that 'eats' your red blood cells - Livescience.com
Most people exposed to the parasites behind babesiosis don't get sick, but for others, the infection can be deadly.
Former US surgeon general: America is getting a crash course in herd immunity - CNN
The former US surgeon general says Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s tenure will not be defined by his work on nutrition or chronic disease but by how he responds to an inexorably increasing number of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks.
Doctors raise alarm about rise in “sloth fever” infections linked to birth defects - Salon
Oropouche virus has been linked to Zika-like outcomes in pregnant people with cases more than doubling in 2024
Nutritionists Reveal The Last Thing They Eat And Drink Before Bed — Some Of It Will Surprise You - HuffPost
Sleepy girl mocktails, yogurt and even chocolate chips top their “nighty night” lists.
Forget running — doing this one thing boosted the calorie burn on my daily walks - Tom's Guide
Spoiler: You don’t need walking poles or a hilly route!
Wilson County coach urgently seeks kidney donor to overcome life-threatening diagnosis - WRAL News
Lee Underwood, a Type I diabetic and cancer survivor, is seeking a living kidney donor after being diagnosed with stage 5 kidney failure. Underwood faces long wait times on transplant lists.
Concerning New Research Links Tattoo Ink to Increased Cancer Risk - SciTechDaily
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark, analyzing data from Danish twin pairs, have found evidence suggesting that tattoo ink may elevate the risk of skin and lymphoma cancers. This potential risk is linked to the accumulation of tattoo ink in th…
Parts of the brain that are needed to remember words identified - Medical Xpress
The parts of the brain that are needed to remember words, and how these are affected by a common form of epilepsy, have been identified by a team of neurologists and neurosurgeons at UCL.
RFK, Jr. Wants to Let Bird Flu Spread on Poultry Farms. Why Experts Are Concerned - Scientific American
Health secretary RFK, Jr. has repeatedly suggested that farmers should let bird flu spread through flocks. Experts explain why that’s a dangerous idea
Houston janitor who urinated in water bottles at doctor’s office, spreading STDs to workers sentenced to prison - KPRC Click2Houston
A man with multiple sexually transmitted and communicable diseases was sentenced to six years in prison for urinating into office workers’ water bottles, resulting in the victims contracting herpes simplex 1 and hepatitis A, according to prosecutors.
Bird flu continues spread as Trump’s pandemic experts are MIA - Ars Technica
Vacancies in a key office of pandemic preparedness raise concern.
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This Cheese Could Be Better for Your Heart Health, New Study Suggests - EatingWell
Learn what researchers found when they compared people who ate cheese made from grass-fed cows versus cheese made from grain-fed cows.
An apple a day keeps tinnitus at bay (and so might coffee) - Boing Boing
Ringing in your ears? Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, buzzing, or other sounds in the ears without an external source. It can be temporary or chronic and is often…
How to protect backyard chickens from Bird Flu - LA Public Press
Keeping LA chickens and yourself healthy goes back to the basics, hygiene. What steps can chicken owners take to prevent H5N1? Here's a guide to protecting the spread of Bird Flu in backyard coops.
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4 Supplements to Avoid If You Have Arthritis, According to Experts - EatingWell
According to experts, these 4 supplements might not do much to alleviate arthritis—and, in some cases, could cause serious side effects.
Sleepier During the Day? It May Double Your Dementia Risk - SciTechDaily
A new study found that women in their 80s who experience increasing daytime sleepiness over five years have double the risk of developing dementia. While the study doesn’t prove that excessive sleep causes dementia, it highlights a strong connection between s…
CDC issues dengue fever warning for spring, summer travelers - The Hill
Dengue fever cases have been rising among U.S. travelers and are expected to climb this year, according to a warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A “record number” of dengue fever cases were identified among U.S. travelers last…
Higher Depression Risks for Night Owls - Neuroscience News
A new study finds that staying up late, known as having an “evening chronotype,” is associated with a higher risk of depression.