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Shingles vaccine linked to lower heart attack, stroke risk

Shingles vaccine linked to lower heart attack, stroke risk

Zerbor / iStock A new global systematic literature review and meta-analysis shows that shingles vaccination is associated with a statistically significant lower risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a study presented today at the 2025 European Society of Cardiology Congress. The study is based on 19 studies, and the final analysis included eight observational studies and one randomized controlled …

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High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Schizophrenia, Psychosis, and More, Review Finds

High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Schizophrenia, Psychosis, and More, Review Finds

High-potency THC cannabis may increase mental health risks, but evidence remains too mixed to guide patients with certainty. Credit: SciTechDaily.com A systematic review has linked high-concentration THC cannabis products to negative mental health outcomes, particularly psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder. A new systematic review has examined how cannabis products with high levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are linked to mental …

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sickens 95 People – The New York Times

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sickens 95 People  The New York Times Investigation Update: Salmonella Outbreak, August 2025  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) Country Eggs recalls cage-free products in California and Nevada following salmonella outbreak  Fox Business Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs sickens 73 in California  San Francisco Chronicle A Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak Is Affecting Mostly Californians. Here’s How …

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Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sickens 95 people, CDC says

Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sickens 95 people, CDC says

Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs that has sickened 95 people across the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. California-based Country Eggs LLC issued a recall of its large brown cage-free sunshine yolk eggs on Wednesday. The eggs were also sold under the brand names Nagatoshi Produce, Misuho and Nijiya Markets, …

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Two more dead after Louisiana oysters linked to flesh-eating bacteria – wwltv.com

Two more dead after Louisiana oysters linked to flesh-eating bacteria – wwltv.com

Two more dead after Louisiana oysters linked to flesh-eating bacteria  wwltv.com Contaminated oysters spread fatal flesh-eating bacteria in two states  Fox News 2 Dead After Eating Oysters Tainted with Flesh-Eating Bacteria amid Record Number of Infections  People.com Flesh-eating bacteria cases are rising. Climate change is to blame, say scientists  CNN Two new deaths from flesh-eating bacteria linked to eating Louisiana oysters  Louisiana Illuminator Source link

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Mississippi Museum Acquires Gun Linked to Emmett Till’s Murder – The New York Times

Mississippi Museum Acquires Gun Linked to Emmett Till’s Murder  The New York Times 70 years after Emmett Till’s murder, Mississippi museum acquires gun used to kill him  NPR A Haunting Relic from America’s Past  The Atlantic Emmett Till family re-creates train ride from Chicago to Mississippi to mark 70th anniversary  Axios Train ride from Chicago to Mississippi marks 70 years since of Emmett Till’s …

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Cannabis Linked to Reduced Insomnia and Anxiety

Cannabis Linked to Reduced Insomnia and Anxiety

Summary: A new study suggests cannabis-based medical products may help people with insomnia sleep better over the long term. Across 124 patients followed for up to 18 months, participants consistently reported improved sleep quality, less anxiety and depression, and a better overall quality of life. Some patients also noted reduced pain, while side effects remained mild and manageable. Though randomized …

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Common Pesticide Linked to “Remarkably Widespread” Brain Abnormalities in Children

Common Pesticide Linked to “Remarkably Widespread” Brain Abnormalities in Children

Researchers have linked prenatal exposure to the common insecticide chlorpyrifos with lasting disruptions in brain development and motor skills. The results suggest potential risks from continued pesticide use during pregnancy and early childhood. Credit: Shutterstock Prenatal exposure to Chlorpyrifos in the womb disrupts brain development. Risks remain for children in farming communities. A recent study has identified a connection between …

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High-THC Cannabis Linked to Psychosis and Addiction

High-THC Cannabis Linked to Psychosis and Addiction

Summary: A systematic review of nearly 100 studies found that high-THC cannabis products are linked to negative mental health outcomes, particularly psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder. While some therapeutic research hinted at benefits for anxiety and depression, results were inconsistent and often showed potential harm. The evidence suggests higher THC concentrations carry greater risks, reinforcing concerns about high-potency cannabis …

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Brain Activity Pattern Linked to Self-Preoccupation and Anxiety

Brain Activity Pattern Linked to Self-Preoccupation and Anxiety

Summary: A new study identifies a brain activity pattern that signals self-preoccupied thinking, a trait associated with anxiety and depression. In experiments, the pattern appeared during mental breaks and predicted when people would soon turn their thoughts inward. Analysis of more than 1,000 brain scans confirmed that those with high self-preoccupation showed stronger fluctuations in this neural activity at rest. …

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