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Older adults who eat two eggs a week may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a new study claims.  Researchers from Boston, Washington DC and Chicago found that the presence of several nutrients, particularly choline in the breakfast staple can help lower the risk of the progressive disease.  Choline is an essential nutrient for liver development, healthy brain development, muscle movement, …

Reports of US children under six ingesting nicotine pouches – the small rectangles containing flavored nicotine that have exploded in popularity – jumped 763% in just three years, according to a study published on Monday. Several of the children ended up in intensive care after ingesting the pouches and two children died, the report said. The uptick in poisonings comes …

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COVID-19 returns to Bay Area at highest levels since winter  SFGATE Source link

A system that alerts trained volunteers to medical emergencies nearby is being introduced by an ambulance service. South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is using the Good Smartphone Activated Medics app – known as GoodSAM – which uses mobile GPS technology to message volunteers within 500m of an incident. It is hoped the responders could then begin CPR before an ambulance …

Frank Frost found camaraderie and better health in a cycling group in the U.K. that his doctor recommended he try. Frank Frost hide caption toggle caption Frank Frost For more than 30 years, Frank Frost worked as a long-distance truck driver, ferrying industrial chemicals across the United Kingdom. “I worked away from home six days a week, working up to …

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Summary: Women are nearly twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a disparity that can’t be fully explained by longevity alone. Researchers are exploring biological differences, focusing on X chromosome-linked genes and hormonal shifts like menopause. Declines in estrogen during menopause may leave the brain more vulnerable to the tau protein tangles that drive cognitive decline. Understanding these …

‘Ticks EVERYWHERE?’: Sightings and bites in the D.C. region heighten worries  The Washington Post ER visits for tick bites near record levels this summer across US  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Tick cases triple in Wisconsin. SSM health expert shares how to prevent getting bit  WMTV 15 NEWS Tick-related emergency room visits have doubled: Cleveland Clinic physician  FOX 8 News …

Pennsylvania health officials are on alert after testing identified West Nile virus in mosquitoes living there.  The mosquitoes were collected came from Wilkinsburg, Schenley Park, Mt. Washington, Beltzhoover, Mt. Oliver, and Hazelwood, areas around Pittsburgh.  While no infections have been detected in Pennsylvania in people, the virus has cropped up in 14 states already.  Health officials across the US, including …