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Four Years On, Covid Has Reshaped Life for Many Americans
Jessie Thompson, a 36-year-old mother of two in Chicago, is reminded of the Covid-19 pandemic every day.Sometimes it happens when she picks up her children from day care and then lets them romp around at a neighborhood park on the way home. Other times, it’s when she gets out the shower at 7 a.m. after a weekday workout.“I always think: In my…
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300 people possibly exposed to measles after infected child visits California hospital
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By David Propper
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March 12, 2024, 12:50 a.m. ET
Hundreds of people could have been exposed to measles after a child with the highly-contagious disease went to an urgent care center and hospital in northern California earlier this month, health officials said.
The child’s visit to…
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Daily marijuana users 25 percent more likely to have a heart attack
Adults who use marijuana daily are 25 percent more likely to have a heart attack than those who don’t use it, according to research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association and funded by the National Institutes of Health.The study also found a 42 percent increased likelihood of stroke linked to daily marijuana (cannabis)…
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Brazil’s staggering dengue fever crisis is a warning to the world
BRASÍLIA — Patients lying motionless in the waiting room, moaning for help. Desperate hunts for an open hospital bed. Emergency room arguments over medication.Not since the darkest days of the covid-19 pandemic, when hospital systems all over this country ruptured under the weight of the disease, has Brazil witnessed such scenes. But this time,…
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3/4 of deer in some parts of US have 100% fatal ‘zombie deer virus’
Experts in Colorado warn up to 75 percent of deer are infected with Chronic Wasting Disease in parts of the stateThe deadly brain disease has been seen in 32 US states Scientists warned there is a chance it could eventually spill over and infect humans
Three quarters of deer in some parts of the US are infected with an 100 percent fatal…
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Cause of long COVID has finally been identified by scientists
Ever feel like you just can’t shake off that lingering fatigue even after recovering from COVID? You’re not alone. Millions of people experience long COVID, a frustrating collection of symptoms that persist long after the initial infection. Now, research from the University of Cambridge suggests a surprising culprit: low iron levels.Sources of…
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Plastic Found Inside More Than 50% of Plaques From Clogged Arteries
Plastics are now everywhere, with tiny fragments found in several major organs of the human body, including the placenta.Given how easily the microscopic particles infiltrate our tissues, it's vital that we learn exactly what kinds of risks they could pose to our health.Researchers have been busy studying the effects of microplastics in…
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Brain Waves at Night: The Key to Preventing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Scientists have discovered that the brain’s activity during sleep, particularly the generation of rhythmic brain waves, is crucial for flushing out waste. This process could offer new strategies for preventing neurodegenerative diseases and improving sleep efficiency, potentially reducing the necessity for long sleep durations.Findings could…
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Diet and sugary drinks boost risk of atrial fibrillation by up to 20%, study says | CNN
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Brain Signals: How Dopamine and Serotonin Influence Social Behavior
A study reveals the critical roles of dopamine and serotonin in decision-making based on social context, showing how these chemicals influence responses to offers in an ultimatum game. This insight into neurotransmitter dynamics offers potential for new treatments for Parkinson’s and psychiatric conditions. Credit: SciTechDaily.comInternational…
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