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Porridge, Yogurt Make UK List of Banned 'Junk Food' Items - Newser
6 December 2024Slew of food products, drinks will be barred from online and TV ads before 9pm, starting next October
A single mutation could make bird flu much worse, study finds - Salon
6 December 2024Scientists have long warned that transmission needs to be curbed to prevent these mutationsUSDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus - The Associated Press
6 December 2024The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. The Agriculture Department on Friday said raw or unpasteurized milk from dairy farms and processors nationwide must be te…
Norovirus caused symptoms in Faccia Luna customers, PA health department confirms - Centre Daily Times
6 December 2024Faccia Luna in State College closed after dozens of customers fell ill after eating. Pa health department said symptoms were from norovirus- No Image Available
Human overdoses on the rise from rhinoceros anesthetic that's 100 times more potent than fentanyl - Boing Boing
6 December 2024LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid used in veterinary medicine to knock out huge animals like elephants and rhinoceroses for… - No Image Available
Patients Who Leave Private Medicare Insurers for Government Coverage Are Costlier Than Most, Study Finds - The Wall Street Journal
6 December 2024 
12 ways to stay healthy this holiday season - KSL.com
6 December 2024Intermountain Health experts have some helpful tips for you to stay mentally, physically and emotionally in shape this holiday season.
Preventing dementia: Scientists say three factors matter most - Earth.com
6 December 2024Discover the top three factors that significantly influence dementia risk - hobbies, weight, and physical activity.
Targeted Immune Cells Destroy Brain Tumors - Neuroscience News
6 December 2024Researchers have created a "molecular GPS" to guide immune cells directly to the brain, enabling precise targeting of tumors like glioblastoma.
A Novel Pain Signaling Complex Discovered - Neuroscience News
6 December 2024Researchers identified a new receptor, neuropilin-1 (NRP1), which collaborates with a known receptor to regulate pain signaling from nerve growth factor.
Antipsychotics Worsen Behavior in Dementia - Neuroscience News
6 December 2024A study of 500,000 Canadian nursing home residents found antipsychotic medications significantly worsened behaviors in patients, with nearly 68% experiencing increased issues.
Health officials grapple with deadly mystery ‘Disease X’ in Congo - The Washington Post
6 December 2024The mysterious flu-like disease has killed dozens in the central African country of the Democratic Republic of Congo, mostly women and children, officials said.
Facial Expressions of Pain Are Linked to Distinct Brain Activity - Neuroscience News
6 December 2024Facial expressions triggered by pain are deeply tied to brain activity, revealing distinct neural mechanisms compared to verbal pain reports.
Knee Arthritis Treatment Relieves Pain and Could Prevent Need for Replacement Surgery - Good News Network
6 December 2024Most available therapies, like pain medication and steroid injections, only mask the symptoms and don’t slow the progression of the disease.
This Sleep Occurrence May Indicate Your Risk Of Dementia - BuzzFeed
6 December 2024Your sleep patterns can tell you a lot about your health, including a possible risk for cognitive decline.
75 Years of Lead in Gasoline Caused 150 Million Mental Health Disorders, Study Finds - Slashdot
6 December 2024The use of lead in gasoline "might have harmed the mental health of a generation," reports USA Today. Gen X bears an extra burden of conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD and neurotic behavior because of the leaded gasoline they were exposed to as ch…
Can We Protect Ourselves from Microplastics? - Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta - Podcast on CNN Audio - CNN
6 December 2024Microplastics are everywhere — from the ocean to our bloodstream — raising urgent questions about their impact on human health. How concerned should we really be? Sanjay sits down with Dr. Leonardo Trasande, the Director of Environmental Pediatrics at NYU Sch…
Is This 1 Phantom Scent A Sign Of Stroke? Here's What Experts Say. - HuffPost
6 December 2024Doctors have thoughts on this long-standing idea.
Terminally ill kid's mom finds abusive note for parking in disabled spot — fires back with powerful message - Upworthy
6 December 2024
New Drug May Prevent Cognitive Decline in Parkinson's Disease - ScienceAlert
6 December 2024A decline in motor skills is a hallmark of Parkinson's disease, regularly taking the form of slowness, rigidity, and tremors.
Thanksgiving travelers exposed to positive measles case at LAX, Public Health says - KTLA Los Angeles
6 December 2024The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a measles case involving a person who traveled through LAX while contagious on the day before Thanksgiving. The non-resident traveler arrived at LAX on Qatar Airways flight QR 0739 at Terminal B…
Linus Pauling Was Right About Vitamin C for Cancer! - The People's Pharmacy
6 December 2024Mainstream medicine has criticized vitamin C for cancer and the common cold. But new research suggests that Linus Pauling was right all along!
Walking pneumonia continues to spread in Colorado - 9News.com KUSA
6 December 2024The festive time of year can also bring fevers, coughing and congestion – if you have kids pay attention to illnesses that may be more than just a cold.
Gray Matter On A Chip: Building An Artificial Brain With Luminol - Hackaday
6 December 2024Ever wondered if you could build a robot controlled by chemical reactions? [Marb] explores this wild concept in his video, merging chemistry and robotics in a way that feels straight out of sci-fi.…
US life expectancy forecasted to stall by 2050 - CNN
5 December 2024The United States is expected to make only minor gains in life expectancy over the next few decades, and this minimal improvement highlights an “alarming trajectory of health challenges” facing the country, researchers say.
Norway Rats continue to proliferate in Boise, Eagle - Idaho News
5 December 2024Reports of Norway rat sightings in Boise and Eagle have become increasingly common since 2020, leading to local experts believing that the populations have prol
Alcohol increases pain tolerance and fuels aggression - Earth.com
5 December 2024Study reveals how alcohol raises pain tolerance and fuels aggression, reducing empathy and increasing harm risk.- No Image Available
Daily dose of dark chocolate may lower diabetes risk, study finds - ABC News
5 December 2024 
Microbes on the Mind: How the Brain Microbiome Affects Dementia Risk - The People's Pharmacy
5 December 2024Researchers plan to find out if infections disrupting the brain microbiome are responsible for the devastation of dementia.
Lung cancer is Channel Islands' deadliest cancer - report - BBC.com
5 December 2024Experts say more people have died of lung cancer in the Channel Islands than any other type of cancer.
Gene Defect Linked Brain Size and Social Behavior in ASD, Schizophrenia - Neuroscience News
5 December 2024A new study reveals how genetic deficits, particularly in the Tbx1 gene, are linked to reduced brain volume and altered social behavior, findings relevant to autism and schizophrenia.
Nutritionist names top foods to have first thing in the morning for 'stable blood sugar' throughout the day - GB News
5 December 2024When it comes to blood sugar, making smart breakfast choices can have a significant impact on the behaviour of glucose levels throughout the day.Because the first meal of the day sets the tone for energy levels and hunger patterns, it's imperative to choose f…
A cheap daily supplement can boost brain function in older adults - BGR
5 December 2024Researchers discovered an unlikely brain-boosting supplement for older people, and it's actually really cheap.
New Appetite Regulating Neurons Discovered - Neuroscience News
5 December 2024Researchers have identified a previously unknown population of neurons in the hypothalamus that play a critical role in regulating appetite.
Genetic risk for schizophrenia linked to a malformed skull - Medical Xpress
5 December 2024The chromosomal disorder 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q) has emerged as one of the strongest risks for schizophrenia. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital identified malformed regions of the cerebellum in laboratory models and patients with 22q…
DNR: Don’t approach mange-infested coyote named ‘Itchy Gru’ in Spring Lake - MLive.com
5 December 2024The coyote has been seen in various populated locations between Spring Lake and Ferrysburg.
Four simple food swaps could lower cholesterol before drugs needed - The Mirror US
5 December 2024Making these simple changes to diet could also reduce your risk of an associated heart attack or stroke.
This common diet mistake is ruining your energy levels — blame the ‘90s - New York Post
5 December 2024A doctor has shared the better way to eat for more energy — and some extra tips for an added boost.
Cervical cancer deaths drop among younger women; study credits HPV vaccine - The Washington Post
5 December 2024The HPV vaccine has led to a significant drop in cervical cancer deaths among younger women, with a 62 percent decline in mortality over the last decade.
You test your cholesterol levels. But what about lipoprotein(a)? - Fortune
5 December 2024Elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Healthy aging: Drinking coffee can add years to your life - Earth.com
5 December 2024A comprehensive review has recently examined the scientific evidence surrounding coffee’s connection to healthy aging.
Whooping Cough Cases Rise In McHenry Co., Outbreak Reported At H.S. - Patch
5 December 2024So far this year, 59 cases of whooping cough have been reported in McHenry County.
Adults grow new brain cells – and these neurons are key to learning by listening - The Conversation
5 December 2024Understanding how new neurons affect brain function throughout adulthood can offer new approaches to treating epilepsy and dementia.
In five cancer types, prevention and screening have been major contributors to saving lives - National Institutes of Health
5 December 2024NIH modeling study looked at the individual and combined impacts of cancer prevention, screening, and treatment.
Missing Genetic Link Uncovered in Idiopathic Autism - Neuroscience News
5 December 2024Researchers have uncovered a molecular mechanism linking alterations in the neuronal protein CPEB4 to idiopathic autism, which accounts for 80% of autism cases without a clear genetic cause.This Common Sugar Speeds Cancer Spread - Newsmax
5 December 2024The sugar known as fructose could be a kind of rocket fuel for cancer cells, and lowering fructose intake could be one way to fight the disease, new research suggests. Fructose is already ubiquitous in American diets, due to the heavy use of super-sweet high-…
Prenatal test accidentally picks up cancer in 50% of those with wonky results - Ars Technica
5 December 2024The prenatal test results flagged cancers when other screens and tests missed them.
NHS busier than ever heading into winter - BBC.com
5 December 2024NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.
Your Belly Fat Could Warn of Alzheimer's Decades Before Symptoms - ScienceAlert
5 December 2024A higher body mass index (BMI) in midlife is a significant risk factor for dementia.
Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Splash Pads — United States, 1997–2022 - CDC
5 December 2024This report characterizes waterborne disease outbreaks associated with splash pads reported to CDC during 1997–2022.
Study Reveals Depression's Genetic Link to Heart Disease in Women - ScienceAlert
5 December 2024Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally in both men and women.
Pearl Harbor ducks also test positive for H5N1 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
5 December 2024The Hawaii Department of Agriculture today confirmed that another backyard flock of birds infected with avian influenza was discovered in the Pearl Harbor area.
Does blowing your nose make cold symptoms worse? - WTOP
5 December 2024When we’re sick, the human nose thickens mucus to trap viruses. Nose blowing pushes out the thick mucus, giving us a respite, said Dr. Peter Filip.
California teacher dies from bat bite in the classroom - Cal Coast News
5 December 2024By KAREN VELIE A 60-year-old California teacher died of rabies a month after a bat bit her in the classroom. Before children arrived in the classroom, Leah Seneng picked up and released a bat she f…
The Secret of Orange Cats Finally Uncovered After 60-Year Search - ScienceAlert
4 December 2024After 60 years of searching, geneticists have finally identified the gene behind the marmalade coloration in domestic cats.
NHS worker filmed and shared patient's mental health breakdown - BBC.com
4 December 2024Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.
Disrupted sleep-wake rhythms linked to liver disease progression - News-Medical.Net
4 December 2024The prevalence of MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) is exploding in most regions of the world, boosted by increased obesity and sedentary lifestyles. MASLD (formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is already the mos…
Benefits and risks of daily turmeric consumption - The Indian Express
4 December 2024Turmeric is valued for its medicinal properties, including reducing inflammation and boosting immunity, but daily consumption can cause digestive issues and may interfere with medications. Moderation is essential as its effects vary by individual. Incorporati…
As latest talks stall, scientists say a strong plastic treaty could reduce breast cancer - Environmental Health News
3 December 2024New analysis finds 414 chemicals in plastic are linked to breast cancer.