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Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, has caused the deaths of approximately 220 James’ flamingos in Catamarca province, Argentina, raising concerns about the virus’s impact on wildlife populations worldwide. The highly contagious and deadly disease, caused by the H5N1 strain of avian influenza virus, has spread to more than 80 countries since 2022. According …
The human brain relies on the neurotransmitter dopamine to encode reward and punishment prediction errors. It is paramount to learning from both positive and negative experiences, enabling the brain to adapt behavior based on outcomes. Using advanced electrochemical techniques and machine learning, researchers have been able to measure real-time dopamine levels during a computer game …
BOSTON – Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have developed a way to assess your risk of dementia or stroke without the need for blood work, labs, or a visit to the doctor. What are the Brain Care Score questions? The Brain Care Score consists of a series of simple questions related to diet, …
As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to trend upwards, Milwaukee’s health commissioner reports that only “very low” number of city residents have received the latest COVID-19 vaccine. Health Commissioner Mike Totoraitis told a Milwaukee Common Council committee that only about 5% of Milwaukee residents have been vaccinated with the updated vaccine, which became available in September. Whereas …
Health officials in Ohio are cautioning about a surge in pneumonia cases among children — however, experts suggest there isn’t a correlation between this outbreak and the one happening in China. In a press release Thursday, officials in Ohio’s Warren County (situated between Cincinnati and Dayton) shared an update on the outbreak there, noting 145 …
Indulging in a bowl of ice cream is a common guilty pleasure, but a new study from Bristol University’s Nutrition and Behaviour Group suggests that whole foods like apples are just as appealing. The study, reported by the Guardian, aimed to challenge the assumption that people are more drawn to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) compared to …
Discover the staggering story of BA.2.86, an enigmatic variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that has been causing waves within the COVID-19 pandemic. Four years ago, on November 30, 2019, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Wuhan, China. Little did the world know that this would be the start of a pandemic that …
Medicine By Marc Lallanilla Published Dec. 1, 2023, 12:47 p.m. ET When you peruse the cold-medicine aisle in any drugstore, you’ll encounter an overwhelming variety of pills, capsules, nasal sprays, and potions. But do any of them really work? This is a valid question, especially in light of the September announcement from the Food and …
By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com 16:13 01 Dec 2023, updated 17:04 01 Dec 2023 With the official onset of flu season, the CDC reports a steady rise in serious cases, leading to 12,000 hospital admissions and 740 deaths so far. For those battling milder cases, it’s challenging to find effective remedies amidst the …
Health Officials Urge Utahns to Get Vaccinated as COVID-19 Cases Rise (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Syringes used to administer COVID-19 vaccinations in Utah County. Utah has “very high” levels of COVID-19 in its wastewater, according to a new CDC monitoring dashboard, and public health officials urge everyone to get vaccinated as cases …