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As a measles outbreak burns through South Carolina, not enough people are getting vaccinated - CNN
The first measles cases hit the region last fall, and the South Carolina health department declared an outbreak at the start of October. Now, more than 200 cases have been reported over the past few months, and there are no signs of slowing.
The Most Common Early Warning Signs Of The Flu - HuffPost
Pay attention to these initial symptoms.
5 women's health myths, debunked by doctors - NPR
Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.
Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes - WQOW
Common preservatives used to keep food safe and extend shelf life may be linked to a higher risk of several cancers and type 2 diabetes, according to two new studies
Ocular Therapeutix faces looming test of a more durable eye treatment - statnews.com
Ocular Therapeutix is nearing the completion of a head-to-head clinical trial that could be key for the company, investors, and patients.
The problem with blaming everything on inflammation - vox.com
Wellness influencers are hawking inflammation tests and anti-inflammation diets left and right. Scientists say the debate misses important nuance about this vital biological process.
Will mpox go global again? Research shows it's evolving in curious ways - Nature
Analyses of mpox clades currently in circulation provide clues to how the virus managed to spread worldwide in 2022 — and how it might go global again.
Flu activity spikes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as new variant threatens a longer season - WHYY
A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving an uptick in cases across the U.S. and prolonging influenza seasons in other parts of the world.
Just 3 Days of Binge Drinking Triggers Rapid Gut Damage in Mice - ScienceAlert
A few nights of binge drinking alcohol may have a surprisingly sudden and deleterious impact on the mammal gut, according to new research on mice.
What’s in Allegheny County’s wastewater? Testing tracks fentanyl, xylazine and more flowing through Western Pa. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Officials issue warning over travel to popular tourist destination due to concerning disease — here's what you need to know - Yahoo
The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel notice, advising travelers to take enhanced precautions.
Can dogs get the flu? NYC vet explains what pet owners need to know. - Gothamist
There’s no outbreak of canine influenza in New York, but vets say social dogs should be vaccinated as a precaution.
Caffeine in Your Blood Might Affect Body Fat And Diabetes Risk, Study Shows - ScienceAlert
The levels of caffeine in your blood could affect the amount of body fat you carry, a factor that in turn could determine your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Wondering if you should get a flu shot? Here’s what science says - CNN
Flu is making people miserable from coast to coast, thanks in large part to a new strain called subclade K.
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Chia Water vs. Chia Pudding: Which One Is More Digestible? - Verywell Health
Soaking chia seeds in liquid is important for making these more digestible. Is it better to soak the seeds for 30 minutes or overnight?
CDC staff ‘blindsided’ as child vaccine schedule unilaterally overhauled - The Washington Post
The Trump administration took unprecedented steps to recommend fewer vaccines for children without extensive consultations with career scientists.
Flu Patients Struggle to Find Tamiflu as Virus Surges Across US - Bloomberg.com
The antiviral treatment Tamiflu is in short supply in parts of the US, as patients and pharmacists battle one of the worst flu seasons in decades.
Nutrient requirements of organ-specific metastasis in breast cancer - Nature
How the complex interplay between multiple nutrients within the microenvironment dictates potential sites of metastatic cancer growth is explored.
Neuro-epithelial circuits promote sensory convergence and intestinal immunity - Nature
Specific pain-sensing nociceptors and chemosensory tuft cells form a circuit to promote type 2 immune responses in the intestine.
Bidirectional CRISPR screens decode a GLIS3-dependent fibrotic cell circuit - Nature
Integrated single-cell and spatial data analysis, combined with bidirectional CRISPR screens, identify the transcription factor GLIS3 as a key driver of chronic inflammation and fibrosis and a potential marker of disease severity in patients with ul…