DNA from Napoleonic soldiers’ teeth uncovered two fever-causing bacteria that may have worsened the army’s fatal retreat from Russia.
Category: 5. Health
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Napoleon’s retreating army may have been plagued by these microbes
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Scientists finally see what sparks Parkinson’s
For the first time, researchers have directly seen and measured the protein clusters thought to spark Parkinson’s disease, marking a major milestone in understanding the world’s fastest-growing neurological condition.
These microscopic clusters, known as alpha-synuclein oligomers, have long been…
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Brain cancer can dissolve parts of the skull
Glioblastoma doesn’t just affect the brain. It also erodes bones in the skull and changes the composition of immune cells in skull marrow.
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Would A New Diagnosis Of Profound Autism Help Autistic People?
The autism advocacy community is split over whether adding a profound autism subtype will help the most vulnerable autistic people.
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Since 2013 autism diagnoses have been classified under one large category, leading to greater recognition of the variety of ways autism can present. As services…
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Navigating mental illness in the workplace can be tricky, but employees are entitled to accommodations
Mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance, and they are becoming more common across the United States.
In 2022, a national survey found that about 60 million American adults – approximately 23% of the U.S. adult population – were living with a…
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Exercise May Lead to Younger, Healthier Immune System
New research published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that long-term participation in endurance exercise may help train the immune system to function better and age more slowly.
The study focused on natural killer cells, which are white blood…
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How strong is your weed, really? Scientists say labels often mislead
Nearly half of cannabis flower products sold in Colorado are inaccurately labeled for THC potency, with most overstating how strong they really are. In contrast, cannabis concentrates such as oils and waxes were found to be largely accurate, with 96% matching their listed THC content.
These…
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The Rise Of The Multicultural Healthcare Consumer
The healthcare landscape in the United States is undergoing a monumental shift. By 2045, Black, Hispanic, and Asian consumers—groups historically underserved by the healthcare system—will collectively become the majority of the country’s population.
As these demographic changes accelerate,…
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COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Increases Survival Rate In Certain Cancer Patients
Researchers at the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas have shown that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines may increase the survival rate in certain cancer patients. (Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
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Certain individuals with cancer were…
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Scientists reversed brain aging and memory loss in mice
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have developed “young” immune cells from human stem cells that reversed signs of aging and Alzheimer’s disease in the brains of laboratory mice, according to findings published in Advanced Science. The breakthrough suggests these cells could eventually lead to new…
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