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A new paper describes the first locally acquired cases of mosquito-transmitted malaria in the United States in 20 years. The paper, published yesterday in JAMA Network Open, examines the epidemiology of 10 locally transmitted malaria cases that were identified from May to September 2023 in Florida, Texas, Arkansas, and Maryland, and how public health officials responded to and contained the …

Researchers released a study suggesting both sugary drinks and diet sodas are associated with a higher risk of consumers developing fatty liver disease. File Photo by Billie Jean Shaw/UPI People could be at higher risk of fatty liver disease from both sugary sodas and diet drinks, a new study says. In fact, artificially sweetened drinks might pose a greater threat …

Bank of England flags risk of ‘sudden correction’ in tech stocks inflated by AI  Hacker News Bank of England warns of ‘sharp market correction’ if AI bubble bursts  CNBC Is there an AI bubble? Financial institutions sound a warning  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Markets face ‘sharp correction’ if mood sours on AI or Fed freedom, Bank of England …

Women carry a higher genetic risk of depression, a new study has found. Claiming to be the largest genetic study to date on sex differences in major depression, the research published on Wednesday in Nature Communications has found 16 genetic variants linked to depression in women and eight in men. The study, led by Australia’s QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, …

Heart attacks and strokes rarely occur without warning. According to health data from more than 9 million adults in South Korea and the US, nearly everyone who develops heart disease and suffers a major cardiovascular event has one of four major risk factors in the lead-up. These factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar levels, and tobacco …

Jefferies Has $161 Million at Risk in First Brands Collapse  Bloomberg.com Jefferies reveals $715mn fund exposure to First Brands invoices  Financial Times Auto Parts Supplier’s Bankruptcy Spells Potential Trouble for Loads of People Who Own a Car, Truck, or SUV  MotorTrend First Brands Group Initiates Voluntary U.S. Chapter 11 Cases to Stabilize Financial Position and Facilitate Value-Maximizing Transaction  Business Wire Case Summary: First Brands …

Share on PinterestConsuming a little over 1 can of diet or regular soda per day may increase liver disease risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: SKC/Stocksy Diet versions of beverages are often hailed as healthier than the sugar-sweetened original versions. Research is ongoing regarding the potential dangers of sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened drinks. Recent study results identified a link …

Game-changing weight loss jabs relied on by millions of slimmers and diabetics could cause certain cancer scans to be less effective, experts have suggested. The drugs, which include Mounjaro and Wegovy, have ushered in a new era in the battle against obesity, helping dieters shed up to a fifth of their bodyweight.  But, British researchers who assessed PET-CT scans—which help …

Federal health officials late Monday warned people not to eat certain Hello Fresh subscription meal kits containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria. The U.S. Agriculture Department issued a public health alert for the meals, which were produced by FreshRealm, the San Clemente, California-based company linked to an expanding listeria outbreak tied to heat-and-eat pasta meals. The products include …

A common chemical that is widespread in the U.S. has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, researchers say. In a recent study published in the journal Neurology, researchers found a “small but measurable increase in Parkinson’s risk” linked to trichloroethylene (TCE), which has been found to spread in the air, water and soil in the U.S. TCE …