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Scientists Discover New Coronavirus With Potential to Infect Humans: What to Know - Gizmodo

Scientists in China have found a new coronavirus in bats that could possibly infect humans, but the risk remains low for now.

Girl, 9, from NY dies of complications from the flu: ‘Too perfect for this world’ - newyorkupstate.com

“I know she is with Jesus right now," Mia Klyczek's mom wrote. "But I hope He will change his mind and send her back for a little while longer.”

‘Spoonful of plastics in your brain’ paper has duplicated images - The Transmitter: Neuroscience News and Perspectives

A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick - CNN

An unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks, health experts say.

Is It Time to Rethink That Drink? What the Latest Science Says About Alcohol & Your Health - EatingWell

Alcohol’s impact stretches beyond the heart and mind, affecting nearly every organ and facet of our well-being.

A Kidney Transplant Came With an Unwelcome Hitchhiker: A Deadly Tick Germ - Gizmodo

Health officials in Wisconsin and Minnesota have documented a rare case of donor-derived ehrlichiosis.

These Little Seeds Have A Ton Of Surprising Health Benefits - AOL

Chia seeds can have a lot of big health benefits, and are pretty easy to add to any meal. Here's everything to know about them, according to experts.

Brewing tea removes lead from water - Ars Technica

High surface area of the tea leaves means they can adsorb toxic metals released by the boiling water.

Your Pupils Change Size When You Breathe! - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

Your pupils change size when exposed to light, emotions, and mental effort—but did you know they also sync with your breathing? Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between respiration and vision, raising new questions about how our bodies shape …

Top-rated diet lowers cancer risk in a surprising way, new study finds - Yahoo Life

Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of obesity-related cancers, but not in the way researchers expected.

CDC Speaks Out as New Coronavirus in China Sparks Concerns - Newsweek

HKU5-CoV-2 has sparked concerns because it can spread to humans in a similar way to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic.

A surprising health benefit of drinking tea - The Washington Post

A new study found that tea leaves can naturally filter lead and other toxic contaminants from water.

Painkillers don’t work as well for women. Here’s why. - National Geographic

The one-size-fits-all approach to pain management should be a thing of the past. But we’re still not there yet.

More than half of COVID-19 ECMO patients die in hospital, while survivors often struggle long term, study finds - University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Brain’s Working Memory Limits Tied to Learning, Not Just Capacity - Neuroscience News

A new study reveals that working memory limitations stem from learning challenges rather than storage capacity.

Oregon’s flu season one of the worst in the past decade - Oregon Public Broadcasting

Seasonal flu is causing a second peak of illness and hospitalizations in Oregon this month, in what may end up being the worst flu season in the past decade.

Anti-Aging Breakthrough: Scientists Found a New Way to Stop Wrinkles and Graying Hair - SciTechDaily

Scientists are uncovering the powerful role hormones play in skin aging, revealing new potential treatments for wrinkles, hair graying, and overall skin health. While traditional anti-aging hormones like retinoids and estrogen have been widely used, new resea…

Antidepressants linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia - Medical Xpress

New research suggests that antidepressants can accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia. At the same time, some drugs appear to be less harmful than others, which can help doctors make better treatment decisions, according to the paper, "Antidepre…

Stay on top of your heart health with the help of these 6 monitoring tools - Fox News

Track your heart health easily with the help of these six monitoring devices

Selenium is an essential nutrient named after the Greek goddess of the Moon − crucial to health, it may help prevent and treat cancer - The Conversation

You need only trace amounts of selenium to survive. Falling outside of this narrow therapeutic window can have significant health consequences.