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The connection between brain creatine levels and recovery from traumatic stress
A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that creatine levels in the brain may play a significant role in aiding...
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First living patient to receive pig kidney, Richard “Rick” Slayman, passes away at 62, weeks after groundbreaking surgery
The first patient to receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig has tragically passed away, two months after the groundbreaking transplant. Richard “Rick”...
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Future Disease Risk from Mosquitos in Scotland due to Climate Change
Scientists at the University of Glasgow have discovered 16 different varieties of mosquitoes in Scotland, including the Culex pipiens, a common type found in...
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12 ways to reduce your risk of dementia as it continues to rise
Cases of dementia are a growing concern worldwide, with the number of people at risk expected to reach 139 million by 2050. The condition,...
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The potential threat of bird flu to the practice of cow cuddling
In Monee, Illinois, cow cuddling has become a popular trend, with visitors paying farmers for the chance to snuggle up with their hefty heifers....
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Preventing Premature Deaths from the Top Five Causes of Death in Rural and Urban Counties of the United States, 2010–2022
In a recent study, researchers found that rural residents, especially those living in noncore counties, experienced high rates of preventable premature deaths. Disparities in...
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The United States Falls Behind Other Nations in Hepatitis-C Treatment Success
Gilead, a drugmaker, introduced a groundbreaking treatment for hepatitis C a decade ago. Since then, numerous therapies have successfully cured millions of people worldwide....
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CDC Confirms Hunters Did Not Contract ‘Zombie Deer Disease’ from Consuming Venison
An alarming case report has raised concerns about chronic wasting disease after two hunters developed neurological disorders and died from eating venison possibly infected...
