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Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision this week to discontinue funding of the development of messenger RNA vaccines has alarmed scientists, who have warned that it will leave the country far less prepared for future pandemics. But it is also a matter of national security. Not all biological threats are natural. And if the United States were ever to …

Esin Deniz/Shutterstock If you’re a true pasta lover, then you probably understand the struggle. Whether a classic Italian spaghetti Bolognese coated in a delicious, slow-cooked meaty ragù and finished with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, a three-ingredient aglio e olio for those nights you just don’t want to cook at all, or a simple …

Deaths from “flesh-eating” bacteria are on the rise across the southeastern coasts of the U.S. At least five people in Florida, four in Louisiana and one in the Outer Banks have died this year from infections that can cause necrotizing wounds. The culprit, the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, thrives in warm seawater. Florida has seen 16 cases this year, according to …

Common signs of the condition include restlessness Paige Freshwater Social Newsdesk Writer and Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer 06:34, 07 Aug 2025 Do you bounce your leg?(Image: Getty) If you bounce your leg, you’ve probably been made aware of it by the people you’re with, as they tell you you’re shaking the table or asking if you’re nervous. And …

Eat More, Weigh Less. Why Whole Foods Are the Real Weight Loss Hack  SciTechDaily Ultraprocessed or minimally processed diets following healthy dietary guidelines on weight and cardiometabolic health: a randomized, crossover trial  Nature Avoiding Ultraprocessed Foods Might Double Weight Loss  The New York Times Eating minimally processed meals doubles weight loss even when ultraprocessed foods are healthy, study finds  CNN Home cooking and minimally …

Committee Chair Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, left, greets Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., before he testifies before a Senate committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Washington. Source link

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Local News While rare, the rate of the Powassan virus is increasing and can cause severe disease, including inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick. CDC via AP, File A 1-month-old infant on Martha’s Vineyard …

As women, we don’t tend to give pancreatic cancer much thought. Instances of the disease are pretty rare overall, with pancreatic cancer only accounting for 3% of all cancers in the United States, per the American Cancer Society. Plus, it’s more common in men than women. However, a 2023 study published in the journal Gastroenterology revealed that rates of pancreatic …

Researchers have suspected for some time that the link between our gut and brain plays a role in the onset of Parkinson’s disease. A recent study identified gut microbes likely to be involved and linked them with decreased riboflavin ( vitamin B2) and biotin (vitamin B7), suggesting an unexpectedly simple treatment that may help: B vitamins. “Supplementation therapy targeting riboflavin …