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DNA Study Reveals Carrier of World's Earliest-Known Plague - ScienceAlert

A plague that swept through Eurasia for 2,000 years – millennia before the Black Death of the Middle Ages – has only ever been detected in human remains, until now.

We Asked a Doctor If Omega-3 Supplements Actually Support Heart Health - Verywell Health

Omega-3 fatty acids are widely known to support heart health, but supplementing with them may not be as effective as getting them from food. Learn whether omega-3 supplements can help boost your heart health.

Thousands of U.S. farmers have Parkinson’s. They blame a deadly pesticide. - MLive.com

Paraquat is banned in more than 70 countries, but still legal in the United States. Now, a growing number of U.S. farmers are blaming the toxic pesticide for their Parkinson's disease in a large lawsuit.

The biggest mosquito-borne disease in the world has a cure. There’s just one problem - Vox

The virus is spreading globally, and mosnodenvir is the first drug to show antiviral activity in humans. But Johnson & Johnson halted development, leaving a health tool without a manufacturer.

Column | I’m a doctor. Here are 11 foods I recommend to fight inflammation. - The Washington Post

Chronic inflammation in your body is a problem. Your eating pattern can make a difference.

COVID-19 shot tied to lower risk of death from any cause, study shows - Euronews.com

New clues about long covid’s cause could unlock treatments - The Washington Post

The latest research signals progress in understanding a condition that is afflicting millions of people.

Child’s sudden death unnerves a promising area of gene therapy research - statnews.com

Researchers hoped they had finally found a way to get gene therapies past the blood-brain barrier. Then the first patient died.

Signs Your Gut Is Unhealthy and the 4 Ways to Restore It - CNET

An upset stomach isn't the only sign that your gut health may need some help.

Kailash Hospital cardiologist shares top diet red flags for heart health: 'Eating too much pickle, papads...' | Health - Hindustan Times

UK surgeon says morning sickness is linked to healthy pregnancy outcomes, explains why it happens; shares tips to manage | Health - Hindustan Times

Studies show that experiencing morning sickness is an indication of a healthy pregnancy, but it can be challenging to deal with. Dr Rajan shares some tips. | Health

This Protein May Hold the Secret to Longevity, New Research Reveals - SciTechDaily

Researchers in Japan have shown that the mitochondrial protein COX7RP extends healthy lifespan in mice by enhancing mitochondrial energy efficiency. As people around the world are living longer than ever before, attention is increasingly shifting from simply …

AIIMS study finds heart disease as the leading cause of sudden death in people under 45: 5 ‘unusual’ warning signs you should pay attention to - Times of India

Turns out, you are never too young to fall prey to heart disease nowadays.A new AIIMS study has brought in a major health alert for India and the world: Heart disease has become the leading cause of sudden death among people in the age group of 18 to 45. Once…

Expert Explains How to Prepare For Wave of UK 'Super Flu' - ScienceAlert

The NHS is facing severe pressure this winter as flu cases surge earlier than usual, with some calling it "super flu".

RFK Jr.’s lunatic war on vaccines puts kids at risk - New York Post

On Dec. 5, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s handpicked Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices tossed the universal recommendation for hepatitis B vaccines for infants at birth.

Our Brains Can Still Outsmart AI Using One Clever Trick - ScienceAlert

Despite the rapid advances in artificial intelligence in recent years, the humble human brain still has the edge over computers in its ability to transfer skills and learn across tasks.

Experts sound alarm as studies find 'deadliest animal on the planet' may be on the rise: 'We [are] just getting eaten alive out there' - Yahoo

There are precautions people can take.

This vaccine adviser to RFK Jr. has some choice words for his critics - Politico

MIT business professor Retsef Levi teaches about how health care decisions are made, but isn’t a doctor.

First Human Cornea Transplant Using 3D Printed, Lab-Grown Tissue Restores Sight in a ‘Game Changer’ for Millions Who are Blind - Good News Network

The first successful human implant of a 3D-printed cornea made from human eye cells cultured in a laboratory has restored a patient's sight.

My Husband Unleashed His Fantasy on Me Without My Permission. I Don’t Know if Our Marriage Can Survive This. - Slate

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