Public Health

Alarming Virus Evolution – Scientists Identify First-Ever Mammal-to-Human Bird Flu Case

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Sarah Carter

Texas Tech’s BTRL confirmed the first human case of HPAI A (H5N1) transmitted from a dairy cow, marking a significant milestone in ...

30-Year Study Reveals Long-Term Health Risks

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Sarah Carter

A 30-year US study published in The BMJ found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods, particularly meat, poultry, and seafood products, sugary ...

Young Diabetics Show Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

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Sarah Carter

A study by the University of Colorado links youth-onset diabetes to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, emphasizing the need for further ...

New Research Links Popular Hormone Drugs to Brain Tumors

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Sarah Carter

A recent study indicates a significant increase in the risk of developing intracranial meningioma associated with prolonged use of certain progestogens, hormones ...

Scientists Discover Method To Offset Effects of Life-Shortening Genes by Over 60%

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Sarah Carter

New research indicates that a healthy lifestyle can significantly lessen the impact of genes predisposed to shorten life, potentially by more than ...

Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Identified in Dead Florida Dolphin

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Sarah Carter

A Florida bottlenose dolphin was found with avian influenza in a landmark case studied by University of Florida researchers and other agencies, ...

Atrial Fibrillation Is More Common and Dangerous Than Previously Thought

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Sarah Carter

Recent research from UPMC has shown that atrial fibrillation is more common and severe in people under 65 than previously believed, leading ...

A Junk Food Diet Can Cause Long-Term Damage to Brains

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Sarah Carter

Research led by USC indicates that a high-fat, sugary diet in adolescence can cause persistent memory impairments, despite later dietary improvements, highlighting ...

Common Household Chemicals Linked to Brain Damage

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Sarah Carter

Researchers have discovered that common household chemicals can harm brain cells called oligodendrocytes, potentially linking them to neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis ...

Extensive Research Reveals 32 Health Risks Linked to Ultra-Processed Foods

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Sarah Carter

A new study highlights the link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of various health issues, including cancer, ...