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ABCA7 variants impact phosphatidylcholine and mitochondria in neurons - Nature
Loss-of-function variants of ABCA7, associated with Alzheimer’s disease, result in disrupted lipid metabolism, mitochondrial function, DNA repair and synaptic signalling pathways in the human brain.
Loss-of-function mutations in PLD4 lead to systemic lupus erythematosus - Nature
PLD4 loss-of-function mutations in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus leads to excessive activation of TLR7 and TLR9.
Functional synapses between neurons and small cell lung cancer - Nature
Small cell lung cancer cells form functional synapses with glutamatergic neurons, receiving synaptic transmissions and deriving a proliferative advantage from these interactions.
Prostate cancers can be detected with shorter, cheaper scans, study shows - Financial Times
Research could boost efforts to manage predicted worldwide surge in the disease
Blind Golden Retriever Reacting To Being Called 'Good Boy' Is Pure Happiness - AOL.com
His eyes are searching for Mom.
"Measles and Polio Down in the Schoolyard" is a perfect musical critique of RFK, Jr. - Boing Boing
COVID Vaccine Guidance Update - CT.GOV-Connecticut's Official State Website (.gov)
Health alert issued for Delaware County after reported outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth disease - 10TV
The health agency says there have been cases and outbreaks, particularly in day care centers, schools and among school-aged children since August.
Local chikungunya cases soar in France - politico.eu
Tiger mosquitoes that carry the virus are increasingly spreading across Europe.
Dear Doctor: Parents look for possible reasons for son’s sudden death from liver disease - OregonLive.com
They wonder if he actually had Wilson's disease and if that diagnosis would have saved him.
Brain Iron Levels Predict Cognitive Decline Risk - Neuroscience News
A new study demonstrates that brain iron levels, measured with a special MRI technique, can predict cognitive decline years before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear.
Your Own Mouth Bacteria Could Give You a Heart Attack, New Study Suggests - ScienceAlert
Bacteria normally found in the mouth could play a direct role in triggering a heart attack, a new study has found.
Metformin’s secret brain pathway revealed after 60 years - ScienceDaily
Metformin, long trusted for diabetes, turns out to work in the brain too. By shutting down Rap1 in the hypothalamus, the drug lowers blood sugar more effectively than previously understood, opening doors for new therapies.
COVID vaccine chaos: Even pharmacists are confused, but here’s who can get one - San Francisco Chronicle
Confusion over new federal restrictions on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has caused frustration for some Californians trying to get the updated shots.
How Much Diet Soda Is Too Much Diet Soda? Doctors Weigh In. - HuffPost
Sure, it doesn't have calories — but that doesn't mean it can't have a major impact on your health.
These 5 Habits Are Driving Your Doctor Crazy — And Putting Your Health At Risk - HuffPost
While it’s unlikely to be your intent, some of these actions can come across as straight-up rude to your doctor.
N.J. just made it easier to get a COVID vaccine than most states, going against new federal rules - NJ.com
The state Health Department granted pharmacists the authority to adminster the vaccines without a prescription.
Something is wiping out Florida’s palm trees. Here’s what to watch for - WKMG
Florida’s palm trees are being increasingly jeopardized thanks to a disease that’s spreading through the state.
CDC finds 4% drop in US death rate in 2024. Experts say decline may be due to COVID - ABC News
Ultra-Processed Food Is Harming Men's Health in Three Key Ways - ScienceAlert
A new study shows that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can harm men's health in a trio of notable ways: through weight gain, through the disruption of natural hormones, and through a reduction in sperm quality.