A dangerous tapeworm, Echinococcus multilocularis, has been found in Pacific Northwest coyotes, marking its first detection in a wild host on the contiguous U.S. West Coast. This parasite, concerning due to its spread across North America, can cause severe disease in dogs and humans, prompting new public health concerns.
A deep dive into the contentious world of assisted spelling for autism. Advocates like Elizabeth Bonker push for its adoption, while scientific organizations question its validity due to facilitator influence and lack of evidence, leading to a broader debate on autism treatments.
Research highlights the gut microbiome's critical role in regulating immune response, particularly in sepsis. Antibiotics negatively impact diversity, increasing sepsis risk. While findings in mice are promising, human trials are needed.
New research identifies acetylcholine as a key brain signal for adapting to change and breaking old habits. Studies on mice show disappointment triggers acetylcholine release, promoting new strategies. This finding has implications for understanding addiction and OCD.
Intermittent energy restriction (IER) changes the gut-brain-microbiome axis, influencing brain activity linked to hunger and food habits. This leads to weight loss and significant metabolic improvements in overweight adults, highlighting a complex biological interaction.
A study found no widespread brain inflammation in long COVID patients. Instead, increased activity in mood/emotion areas correlated with severe symptoms, suggesting new treatment approaches.
The Oura Ring 5 is here, starting at $399 with a $6/month subscription. Smaller and smarter, it boasts enhanced health tracking for blood pressure, breathing, and GLP-1 insights. Pre-order now for June 4, 2026 shipping, requiring a new sizing kit.
USC scientists identified compounds that target cPLA2, an enzyme linked to Alzheimer's inflammation, especially in APOE4 gene carriers. This offers a potential new therapeutic approach for the disease.
New research reveals that dementia risk factors affect women's cognition more significantly than men's. Tailoring interventions based on these sex-specific impacts could improve prevention efforts.
Luxury resorts offer specialized packages for vagus nerve toning, a technique to manage the nervous system for better organ function and stress reduction. While costly, these retreats can initiate a wellness journey.
A new Harvard study and experts highlight how diet, especially plant-based foods that target insulin resistance, can prevent menopausal weight gain and the dreaded "menobelly," despite natural metabolic changes in middle-aged women.
Infrasound, below human hearing, triggers stress hormone (cortisol) increase and irritability without conscious detection. This low-frequency vibration, common in everyday environments, may explain unexplained unease in old buildings.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for a broader approach to suicide prevention, shifting focus from crisis intervention to upstream policies that provide people with reasons to live. This includes addressing economic hardship and fostering community connections.
Researchers discovered that boosting Sox9 expression empowers astrocytes to vacuum up amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's mouse models, preserving memory. This novel approach focuses on enhancing the brain's natural plaque-clearing mechanism, offering a potential new treatment strategy for neurodegenerative diseases.
Zuri Sullivan's work reveals the brain-immune axis, challenging sickness behaviors as mere side effects. Instead, they're part of an integrated defense, impacting neurological health & chronic conditions like Long COVID, opening new treatment avenues.
NYC faces a growing tick and insect threat, including alpha-gal syndrome and mosquito-borne diseases. Warming climate extends tick seasons, while abundant host animals fuel populations. Parks are heavily infested.
New SNAP work rules threaten benefits for 'able-bodied adults' in West Virginia and other poor states. Facing rural poverty, job scarcity, and transport barriers, many struggle to comply, with research showing the rules worsen food insecurity and don't boost employment.
