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A fresh look at Alzheimer’s disease has uncovered a hidden pathway from your gut to your brain—one that carries a potent toxin and may trigger the disease. Even more striking, you could help block this process with something as simple as more fiber in your diet. This discovery comes from research led by Drs. Yuhai Zhao and Walter J. Lukiw …

Public health officials said Monday they are investigating a possible case of Powassan virus, a serious but rare tick-borne disease that has been on the rise in recent years, on Martha’s Vineyard. The potential case comes during one of the worst tick seasons in New England in years, with a surge of tick-borne diseases and tick exposures. Only one case …

A person in a gym lifting a barbell. Image credits: Victor Freitas/Pexels What if staying young wasn’t just about how much you move, but how you actually move your body? A new study reveals that our muscles can produce a powerful anti-aging molecule. The molecule, called CLCF1, is released mainly during resistance training and seems to help preserve muscle strength, …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Fifty-eight people in New York City have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, a serious bacterial lung infection, and two people have died, according to the city health department. The bacteria, Legionella, is suspected to be spread by cooling towers on buildings in Central Harlem. A cooling tower is a rooftop device that releases mist into the …

August 5, 2025 At a Glance An experimental small molecule alleviated CoQ10 deficiency and reversed associated brain damage in a boy with a rare disease. The results suggest a practical approach to treating inherited diseases involving reduced CoQ10 levels. LuckyStep / Shutterstock Human cells gain their energy by breaking down compounds from food, mainly sugars and fats. This process takes …

Dare County reports two cases of Vibrio infection, issues guidance on water-related illnesses  The Outer Banks Voice Deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria cases rise along Gulf Coast, doctors warn  ABC News Vibrio Vulnificus Cases Rising In Southern US  The Weather Channel How to protect yourself against flesh-eating bacteria — as deadly infection sweeps 5 states  New York Post 32 cases, 8 deaths from ‘flesh-eating’ infection recorded …

A new COVID variant is climbing the ranks in the U.S., becoming the third-most common strain of the summer. Variant XFG, colloquially known as “Stratus,” was first detected in Southeast Asia in January but accounted for less than about 0% of cases in the United States until May. By late June, it was estimated to account for up to 14%, …

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‘Very contagious’ disease found in North Idaho wastewater. What to know  Idaho Statesman “We need to be ready”: Measles detected in Coeur d’Alene wastewater  KXLY.com Today’s Headlines: Measles found in North ID wastewater; primary day for local races arrives in WA  Spokane Public Radio Wild-type Measles detected in northern Idaho as reported cases rise across the country  KBOI Measles Detected in Coeur d’Alene Wastewater; …