NPR Health
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing? Here are six questions scientists are trying to answer.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Light and moderate consumption of wine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a multicenter study. The study is based on the analysis of a biomarker of wine intake -- specifically, tartaric acid, present in grapes. It was carried out in 1,232 participants in the PREDIMED project, a major scientific epidemiological study in nutrition on the effects of the Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular health.
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NPR Health
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized after becoming infected with a case of bird flu that's been linked to wild birds and poultry.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A 2.5-year-old returning to Australia from India was infected with a reassortant H5N1 virus, revealing genetic mixing between avian influenza clades and gaps in South Asian surveillance.
NPR Health
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Over 800 million people have genital herpes and in many cases the virus can flare up over a person's lifetime, causing painful symptoms. So why doesn't the world pay more attention?
The Hill
DECEMBER 18, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency Wednesday in response to detection of bird flu in dairy cows, stating this action will streamline the state's response. Newsom's office stated the declaration will give state and local agencies "additional flexibility around staffing, contracting, and other rules to support Californias evolving response.
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Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A research team has taken a crucial step towards resolving a long-standing controversy -- was syphilis introduced to Europe from the Americas at the end of the 15th century, or had it been there all along? Ancient pathogen genomes from skeletons that pre-date 1492 confirm its introduction from the Americas, but its world-wide spread remains a grim legacy of the colonial period.
NPR Health
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is making the case with senators that he should lead Health and Human Services. Kathleen Sebelius, who had the job under Obama, explains the power and limits of the role.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of plastic into the air, creating a form of air pollution that researchers suspect may be causing respiratory and other illnesses.
NPR Health
DECEMBER 18, 2024
At Fivex3 Training, a gym in Baltimore, several mornings a week are reserved for older people to train.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Scientists have spotted a massive black hole in the early universe that is 'napping' after stuffing itself with too much food. Like a bear gorging itself on salmon before hibernating for the winter, or a much-needed nap after Christmas dinner, this black hole has overeaten to the point that it is lying dormant in its host galaxy.
NPR Health
DECEMBER 18, 2024
How does fitness and movement change across the lifespan? According to NPR's Allison Aubrey, who covers health and wellness, the official recommendation is to aim for more than 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity. That could be running, walking, biking, swimming, or weightlifting. We meet a group of active older people, who show it's never too late to find movement and exercise that works for you.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
California ground squirrels hunt, kill and eat voles, reveals a new study documenting evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels.
UK Health Security
DECEMBER 18, 2024
We see cases of flu, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus throughout the year, but in winter they circulate at the same time and can reach high levels. We also track other respiratory viruses rhinovirus, adenovirus, human metapneumovirus (hMPV) and parainfluenza that can also peak over the autumn and winter months. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV have vaccines, which are offered to different vulnerable groups.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
While volcanism caused a temporary cold period, the effects had already worn off thousands of years before the meteorite, the ultimate cause of the dinosaur extinction event, impacted.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Almost all leading large language models or "chatbots" show signs of mild cognitive impairment in tests widely used to spot early signs of dementia, finds a study in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.
Environmental Health News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The impact of plastics on health is an area of increasing concern.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 18, 2024
In spring 1495, the Italian campaign of Charles VIII of France was interrupted by an intense outbreak of an apparently unknown illness a disease of high mortality that quickly engulfed the whole of Europe and left its survivors with life changing impairments to their bodies and minds.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The key issue lies in Indias decentralised drug regulation system, which grants significant authority to State Drug Regulatory Authorities, leading to inconsistent enforcement and quality standards
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cognition, but little is known about its specific impact on the brain.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Scientists propose a 'remelting' of the Moon's surface 4.35 billion years ago due to the tidal pull of Earth causing widespread geological upheaval and intense heating.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 18, 2024
This Phase II trial explores CBD for anxiety in breast cancer patients, indicating safety and potential anxiolytic effects despite no primary outcome success.
Smart Data Collective
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Data-driven businesses need to make hard drive data recovery options part of their data loss strategy.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Researchers identified nicotinamide (NAM) and pyridoxine (PN) as safe, synergistic nutrients that restore muscle stem cell function, reversing age-related muscle degeneration in mice and humans.
Black Health Matters
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Nick Cannon recently shared that he has been clinically diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder during an episode of his Counsel Culture podcast on November 8. The host, executive producer, and father of 12 spoke about his diagnosis with his guest, Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, a fixture on the podcast circuit. I did get diagnosed with it, he said. I’ve taken all the power away from the term narcissism because I’ve researched it totally.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Breast cancer, with its myriad subtypes, has long eluded a uniform treatment strategy. The disease's molecular complexity has rendered traditional, blanket treatments insufficient, particularly for the aggressive triple-negative form.
Association of Health Care Journalists
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Get ready to join us on the West Coast! The Association of Health Care Journalists is thrilled to announce Health Journalism 2025 will take place in Los Angeles from May 29 to June 1, with four days of fun field trips, inspiring sessions, hands-on workshops and invaluable networking opportunities. Im looking forward to seeing everyone in L.A., hopefully including a large contingent of our West Coast members and friends, said Felice J.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Microalgae fermentation unlocks sustainable and nutritious food production, offering bioactive peptides with antidiabetic properties but faces challenges in consumer acceptance.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Conventional wisdom assumes the ratio of gases in a planet's atmosphere should match the ratio of gases in the natal disk that birthed it. For the first time, researchers compared gases in a still-forming planet's atmosphere to its natal disk. The team found the planet surprisingly was less carbon-rich than the disk.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Nutraceuticals offer potential health benefits, from migraine relief to cognitive support, but safety and regulatory issues must be addressed for effective use.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 18, 2024
They returned from the UAE. Health authorities say their condition is stable.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Scientists explore how daily glucocorticoid signaling influences glioblastoma growth and synchronizes its circadian rhythms with the host.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A study of more than 26,000 white dwarf stars has confirmed a long-predicted but elusive effect in these ultra-dense, dying stars: Hotter white dwarfs are slightly puffier than cooler ones, even when they have the same mass.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A new study shows that an app can help parents who are mourning the loss of a child. Parents who used the app for three months reported reduced symptoms of prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress, and also had fewer negative thoughts.
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