Three people died of hantavirus on Antarctic cruise ship MV Hondius. An ecologist explains the three scenarios for how passengers contracted this rare rodent-borne disease.
Category: 5. Health
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3 Dead From Hantavirus On An Antarctic Cruise Ship. How Did They Get It?
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Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].
Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re…
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Biological age tests reveal what slows or hastens aging – but they’re useful only for researchers, not consumers
Imagine receiving a test result that tells you your body is biologically five years older than your chronological age. You exercise regularly, get good sleep, eat healthy meals and have a happy personal life. What have you been doing wrong? Can this test be trusted?
Dozens of companies are…
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Scientists reveal creatine’s hidden power beyond muscle gains
Creatine is widely known as a go to supplement for athletes and gym enthusiasts, often linked to improved strength and performance. But beyond the fitness world, scientists have been taking a closer look at how this compound affects both the body and the brain.
From helping cells produce energy…
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Independent Evidence Reviews Overturn Insurer Denials Of Healthcare Coverage
Policy experts suggest reform of prior authorization that would require coverage decisions be supported solely by evidence being reviewed by independent clinicians.
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This simple blood test might detect depression before symptoms appear
Blood tests that track how certain white blood cells age may help identify depression by focusing on emotional and cognitive symptoms rather than physical ones.
The research, published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, moves scientists closer to…
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Weight loss drug Ozempic linked to lower depression and anxiety risk
Medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, including well-known brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, may offer unexpected mental health benefits. These drugs belong to a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists, and a large new study found they are linked to fewer psychiatric hospital visits…
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Alzheimer’s drugs may not work and could raise brain risks
A major Cochrane review has found that drugs designed to target amyloid beta proteins in the brain are unlikely to provide meaningful benefits for patients. At the same time, these treatments appear to increase the risk of brain swelling and bleeding.
Amyloid beta is a protein that builds up in…
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The ‘Fibermaxxing’ TikTok Trend: Here’s What’s Fact Versus Fiction
Danielle Fishel and Lance Bass recently spoke about how they have been into fibermaxxing. Here’s what to know about this TikTok trend and fiber intake recommendations.
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Scientists just discovered what coffee is really doing to your gut and brain
Researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland, a leading research center at University College Cork, have taken a major step toward understanding how coffee benefits the body. For the first time, scientists have closely examined how coffee interacts with the gut-brain axis, the communication network…
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