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As US regulators restrict Covid mRNA vaccines and as independent vaccine advisers re-examine the shots, scientists fear that an unlikely target could be next: cancer research. Messenger RNA, or mRNA, vaccines have shown promise in treating and preventing cancers that have often been difficult to address, such as pancreatic cancer, brain tumors and others. But groundbreaking research could stall as …

At 95 years old, Sally Froelich embodies a lifetime of stories, achievements, and wisdom. Her journey began in 1950 when she started working at Macy’s Department Store in New York City. Her charisma and ability to connect with people eventually led her to Bloomingdale’s, where she was hired to interview patrons during breakfast events; a unique role that catapulted her …

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What to know about the pneumonic plague after Arizona patient’s death  The Washington Post Prairie Dog Die-Off Reported in the Townsend Winona Area  Coconino.az.gov Arizona patient dies in emergency room from plague  NBC News Coconino County resident dies from plague in Flagstaff emergency room  AZFamily Northern Arizona resident dies from plague  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Source link

A man in New South Wales (NSW) caught the state’s first known case of Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV), a rabies-like infection that can’t be treated once symptoms appear. It was the fourth human case of the infection ever documented. The man, who was in his 50s and from northern NSW, was in critical condition and being treated at a hospital …

MAHARASHTRA, INDIA — After working in a sugarcane field for an hour, Shakuntala Admane began to feel lightheaded, but she persisted for another four hours. Then, as the temperature soared above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius), she collapsed. Medical tests later confirmed that the 60-year-old agricultural worker had hyponatremia, a condition in which the sodium level in the blood …

Should you take creatine?  The Economist Creatine vs. pre-workout: Which one is better for you?  health.com More Than a Muscle Booster, Creatine Could Help Energize the Elderly  Discover Magazine The expert guide to creatine, the supplement said to make you smarter and stronger  The i Paper Can Taking Creatine Help Women Stay Healthy as They Age?  CU Anschutz newsroom Source link

Lindsay Herriott, 40, had an easy pregnancy, giving birth in September 2022 to her baby, Davis, who weighed a considerable 10lbs. The labor and delivery went smoothly and she was discharged quickly. But within about a day of returning home, she noticed that when she lay down, her heart began to race. Her chest felt like there was a heavy …

Allegheny County Health Department officials announced mosquitoes collected in certain parts of the county earlier this month tested positive for West Nile virus. Samples found to have the virus were taken July 8 from Wilkinsburg, Schenley Park, Mt. Washington, Beltzhoover, Mt. Oliver and Hazelwood. West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the nation, according to the …

As ‘Arrowsmith’ turns 100, Sinclair Lewis’ medical tale couldn’t be more timely  MPR News Source link