Public Health

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, ...

Switching to Potassium-Enriched Salt Could Save Millions of Lives

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Sarah Carter

Experts recommend adding low-sodium potassium-enriched salt to hypertension guidelines to combat high blood pressure and related health risks. This recommendation follows evidence ...

“Concerning” Findings – Study Links Everyday Chemicals to Parkinson’s Disease in Western U.S.

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Sarah Carter

Recent research indicates that pesticides and herbicides used in farming could be contributing to higher rates of Parkinson’s disease in certain U.S. ...

Underlying Cause of Long COVID “Brain Fog” Discovered

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Sarah Carter

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery about Long COVID’s neurological effects, including brain fog and cognitive decline. By identifying blood vessel disruption ...

Scientists Identify New “Silent” Killer

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Sarah Carter

The consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to an increase in non-communicable diseases, according to a study by Florida Atlantic University’s physicians. ...

Space-based research may lead to cancer ‘kill switch’

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Sarah Carter

A SpaceX Falcon 9, topped with a Crew Dragon spacecraft, blasts off for the International Space Station with the Axiom Mission 3 ...