Health

A research group led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) has uncovered new details about how lymph nodes help the body fight persistent infections and cancer by coordinating key immune cell activity. Published in two Nature Immunology papers, the findings show that lymph nodes create the ideal setting for stem-like T cells — an essential …

Alastair FeeSouth of England health correspondent BBC Nicky has been given a less than a 10% chance of surviving beyond three years A woman with stage three lung cancer is trying to fund private treatment after being told by the NHS it can only offer palliative care. Nicky, from Bournemouth, said it felt like “a death sentence” when she was …

Whooping cough has risen sharple in Florida this year. Gee, wonder why. HEPA air purifiers may reduce viral abundance in classrooms but they don’t reduce transmission. Locally acquired chikungunya In New York State. And Dengue in California: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating the year’s first case of locally acquired dengue in a San Gabriel Valley resident. The patient, who became ill …

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Gerontologist Susie DiGiovanna, M.S. shares her “three A’s” of healthy aging: activate, adult and accept. Staying social, active and curious is key to longevity and joyful living, DiGiovanna emphasizes. Acceptance of change and planning for the future brings peace, resilience and better quality of life. For more than 22 years, Susie DiGiovanna, M.S., has worked in social services for a …

The results of the first clinical trial of “enteral ventilation” have been published, and are considered a success, a step along the road to a treatment that could save many lives and prevent even more injuries. Such events happen every day as medicine progresses, but this one stands out because “enteral ventilation” is more popularly known as “butt-breathing” or a …

Researchers say fewer children developed peanut allergies after guidelines were put into place calling for introducing peanut products to young children. Patrick Sison/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Sison/AP For years, parents were told not to expose their babies to peanuts, to prevent a potentially dangerous allergy. But 10 years ago, a landmark study found the opposite to be true, …

Summary: New research shows that the brain’s ability to detect subtle visual changes—like spotting an anomaly on a security monitor—depends on theta-frequency brain waves (3–6 Hz) that rhythmically sweep across the cortex. These traveling waves act like a radar, scanning different parts of the visual field and influencing when and where attention peaks. The study reveals that reaction time and …

Starbucks is the world’s largest coffee chain, with more than 35,000 stores across 80 countries. It has a presence on every continent except for Antarctica, and its penchant for turning out specialty seasonal drinks has made the chain a favourite among coffee-lovers seeking a convenient — yet customizable —coffee experience. The chain started out quite humbly, however, with its first …

Summary: People who use both cannabis and tobacco show unique brain chemistry linked to higher anxiety, depression, and difficulty quitting. Brain scans revealed increased levels of FAAH, an enzyme that breaks down the brain’s “bliss molecule,” anandamide. This imbalance means less natural mood regulation and greater vulnerability to stress and relapse. The findings uncover a potential biological target for treating …