When H5N1 bird flu began infecting U.S. dairy cattle in early 2024, veterinarians struggled to identify the cause. The virus was difficult to recognize because it behaved very differently in cows than it does in other mammals. Rather than primarily infecting the lungs, H5N1 caused severe…
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Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages – but product inconsistencies and improper dosing lead to real harms
Melatonin – a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many households in America – continues to create media buzz, with conflicting messages that leave people uncertain about its safety.
Some headlines point to melatonin’s supposed immunity boosting power, while others point to…
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New brain study reveals speech learning works differently than we thought
Learning a new language or recovering the ability to speak may rely less on the brain’s movement centers than scientists once believed. New research suggests that regions involved in processing sound and physical sensations play a much larger role in speech learning and memory.
The study,…
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What To Know About Tests That Promise To Reveal Your Biological Age
Biological age vs. chronological age is a scientifically validated notion, and it can be measured — but beware of a muddied commercial landscape.
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In recent years, the idea of a biological age that is separate from our birth age has increasingly seeped into the common discourse.
The pop…
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Home Medical Kits And Antibiotic Resistance—A Preventable Collision
A close-up of a first aid kit with essential medical supplies and medications, promoting preparedness for emergencies.
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As you watch your favorite shows on TVs or via streaming platforms, you will eventually see the advertisement: a reassuring voice, a nifty kit opened up and displayed on a…
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One of the world’s most popular weedkillers may be fueling deadly superbugs
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) contributes to an estimated 1.1 million to 1.4 million deaths worldwide each year. While this growing threat is typically linked to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, new research suggests another factor may also be playing a role: certain weedkillers.
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This Startup Says It Saves Medicare More Than $2 Million A Week
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Cadence reached a $1.2 billion valuation by using AI to track seniors’ chronic health conditions and improve their care.
Caring for people with chronic disease accounts for the vast majority of the $5.3 trillion the U.S. spends every year on healthcare. AI can help…
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This emerging treatment is helping people avoid knee replacement surgery
A minimally invasive procedure for chronic knee pain is helping some patients find significant relief without undergoing major surgery.
For Cynthia Schraf-Fletcher, 74, the results were “remarkably” successful.
Nearly a year after receiving genicular artery embolization (GAE) on her right knee,…
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Scientists say most people need more protein than current guidelines suggest
A new paper published in Frontiers in Nutrition argues that current public health recommendations for exercise and protein intake are largely aimed at preventing deficiency, not helping people achieve the best possible long-term health, independence, and quality of life. The paper tackles…
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The New World screwworm has returned to the U.S. Now what?
Flesh-eating, hooked-mouth maggots have wriggled their way back into the United States. As of June 21, 15 cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico in cows, goats, sheep and even a dog.
The screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) threatens the…