Health

Measles cases soar in Europe as vaccine coverage falls short  Financial Times Measles cases are surging in Europe and the US. This is what the anti-vax conspiracy theory has brought us  The Guardian Britain is facing a measles epidemic because parents no longer believe in science  The Telegraph Dealing with vaccine hesitancy in the age of misinformation – lessons from Switzerland  SWI swissinfo.ch Luke …

WHO recommends Gilead’s twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention  Reuters WHO recommends twice-a-year HIV prevention shot as concern looms over funding for global HIV fight  CNN Guidelines on lenacapavir for HIV prevention and testing strategies for long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis  World Health Organization (WHO) Gilead to provide HIV prevention drug to 2 million people in lower-income countries at cost  STAT WHO urges rollout of first …

Noninvasive spinal stimulation shown to extend survival in mice  ALS News Today Source link

Strength training is essential—especially as you age and the natural loss of muscle mass ensues. As long as you work out regularly, you will build strength and be on a good track, right? Wrong! There are many popular strength habits that may be destroying your gains, and you don’t even know it. To learn what these common “bad habits” are …

Summary: A common sugar substitute, erythritol, widely used in “sugar-free” and low-carb products, may increase stroke risk by damaging brain blood vessel cells. A new study found that erythritol exposure reduced nitric oxide, increased vessel constrictors, impaired clot-busting abilities, and boosted free radical production in these cells. These changes create a higher risk environment for clotting and reduced blood flow …

Summary: New research uncovers how a hormonally tuned brain circuit in mice governs sex-specific mating behaviors. Scientists identified a subset of neurons in the prefrontal cortex that integrate oxytocin, ovarian hormones, and social cues to modulate sexual receptivity in females and suppress mating interest in males. Activating these neurons made non-fertile females receptive, while silencing them during estrus stopped their …

Cutting back on saturated fat is one of the best ways to lower cholesterol levels. Increasing your intake of heart-healthy fats like olive oil and nuts can improve your heart health. Plant-based foods and fiber-rich meals can help support naturally lower cholesterol levels. When your healthcare provider says you need to get your cholesterol down to a healthy range, it’s …

Grant proposals are written in first-person future, a spine-tingling tense rarely encountered in the literary wild. When done effectively, it can suffuse a text with aspiration and optimism; when done poorly, skepticism or boredom. The voice I hear when I read a persuasive proposal is John F. Kennedy explaining why we should go to the moon: We propose these three …

Nuts Go nuts about nuts, especially walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, and hazelnuts. They are packed with healthy fats, antioxidants, selenium, vitamin E, and phytosterols. Eating nuts can reduce the risk of breast, prostate, colorectal, and lung cancers. Source link

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent much of his confirmation process before becoming the nation’s health secretary reassuring lawmakers that he would not undermine public confidence in vaccines and seeking to distance himself from the anti-vaccine group he founded, Children’s Health Defense. As health secretary, he has installed former prominent members of that group and other vaccine skeptics in …