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Whether it’s the person brandishing a tissue on the train or the child with the telltale signs of chickenpox, the threat of an infection can be enough for us to beat a retreat. Now researchers using virtual reality avatars have shown that the mere sight of a potentially contagious person is enough to mobilise our immune system too. “Although surprising, …

A woman has issued a stark warning about using shared bathrooms after contracting a dangerous virus that left her with sepsis and took her almost a year to recover from. JaMarriae Lawrence, who goes by Mars, was working overnight at a Walmart distribution center in Virginia last year when she was hit with a ‘sudden, excruciating’ pain in her stomach.  Mars, who lives in …

Facebook Tweet Email Link You can actually die of a broken heart after the death of a loved one, especially if the grief is overwhelming, new research shows. Bereaved relatives who experienced “high levels” of grief symptoms were more likely to die in the 10 years following their bereavement than those who experienced “low levels” of grief, a study published …

Heather Aranyi is a musician, neuroscience researcher, and professor of entrepreneurship and innovation whose career has taken her from the halls of Northwestern University to global stages. A child development specialist with a deep love of music, she has worked on U.S. State Department projects, spoken at international summits—including a keynote in Saudi Arabia for global leaders—and was named one …

Did you know that gum disease has been linked to worse heart health? Harvard Health says we aren’t sure whether the link exists because the same bacteria that affect the connective tissue also get into people’s hearts, or if inflammation is the problem. They also suggest that the issue might lie in a lifestyle factor like smoking, which affects both …

A leading spine surgeon has revealed the simple daily habits he follows to protect his spine—and what to do if you’re one of the millions who suffers from back pain.  Dr Colin Natalia, a consultant at The Princess Grace Hospital, blamed sedentary lifestyles for the epidemic—but said having an office job doesn’t have to equate to back pain.  ‘The spine …

A dead raccoon found in Piscataway has tested positive for rabies after it made contact with a resident’s dog, local officials said. The resident and their pet dog were exposed to the rabid raccoon in the area of Greenwood Drive and Cedarwood Drive on Tuesday, the Middlesex County Office of Health Services said in a news release. The raccoon tested …

Cluster of Legionnaire’s disease cases found in NYC as health officials on alert  AOL.com Legionnaires’ disease outbreak with 5 cases reported in Central Harlem in NYC  ABC7 New York Cluster of Legionnaire’s disease cases found in NYC has health officials on alert  New York Post Legionnaires’ disease cluster in Central Harlem under investigation, health officials say  CBS News Cluster Of Potentially Deadly Pneumonia-Like Cases …

Elevenlabs AudioNative Player The ruling class’s declaration that “the pandemic is over” has been disproven yet again, as the 11th wave of mass COVID-19 infection is now sweeping across the US and other countries, driven by new highly transmissible variants. The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has shown no signs of settling into a predictable “endemic” state falsely promised by official scientists and COVID contrarians alike. The current surge is being propelled by two dominant variants: NB.1.8.1, dubbed “Nimbus,” …