Changes in how you draw could outline Alzheimer's risk, study suggestsThe way people draw on paper could detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease Published study found consistent differences in how … [Read more...] about Changes in how you draw could outline Alzheimer’s risk, study suggests
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Monkeypox will become a ‘permanently entrenched’ STI in the US, Cornell expert warns
Monkeypox may become a 'permanently entrenched' sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the US because its early symptoms are easy to miss, an expert has warned.Dr Jay Varma, an epidemiologist at the … [Read more...] about Monkeypox will become a ‘permanently entrenched’ STI in the US, Cornell expert warns
First reported case of a person getting COVID from a cat
Cats can catch and transmit SARS-CoV-2.Credit: Vachira Vachira/NurPhoto/Getty First there were sneezing hamsters, now sneezing cats. A team in Thailand reports the first solid evidence of a pet … [Read more...] about First reported case of a person getting COVID from a cat
L.A. Covid Cases Approach 4-Month High As Holiday Weekend Approaches – Deadline
Ahead of the July 4 weekend, Los Angeles County today reported 6,529 daily Covid infections, which is very nearly the highest total the county has seen since early February. Only the 7,209 recorded on … [Read more...] about L.A. Covid Cases Approach 4-Month High As Holiday Weekend Approaches – Deadline
BNT162b2 Vaccine Effectiveness against Omicron in Children 5 to 11 Years of Age
Data Source Clalit Health Services (CHS) is the largest integrated health care service provider in Israel, with more than 4.7 million active members. CHS maintains a comprehensive health care data … [Read more...] about BNT162b2 Vaccine Effectiveness against Omicron in Children 5 to 11 Years of Age
Increase in Guillain-Barré Syndrome Following AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
Guillain-Barré syndrome. Credit: UCLA correlation between a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and a small but significant rise in cases of the serious neurological condition Guillain-Barré … [Read more...] about Increase in Guillain-Barré Syndrome Following AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
Sleep Duration Is Essential Component for Heart and Brain Health
American Heart Association has added healthy sleep as essential for optimal cardiovascular health.American Heart Association adds sleep to cardiovascular health checklist.The American Heart … [Read more...] about Sleep Duration Is Essential Component for Heart and Brain Health
Orphaned cygnets captured along Esplanade, brought to wildlife center
Five young swans that were living along the Charles River Esplanade are being tested for bird flu after their parents showed symptoms of the infection and were euthanized. An animal control officer … [Read more...] about Orphaned cygnets captured along Esplanade, brought to wildlife center
These New COVID Habits Are Secretly Giving You “Step Debt” — Eat This Not That
Everyone is more than anxious to move beyond life during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has definitely worn out its welcome, and "back to normal" sounds truly glorious. But no matter how much we get past … [Read more...] about These New COVID Habits Are Secretly Giving You “Step Debt” — Eat This Not That
The surge isn’t over. New COVID variants may lift case numbers again
Two new highly infectious and immune-evasive coronavirus variants are now dominant in the United States, according to estimates released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, … [Read more...] about The surge isn’t over. New COVID variants may lift case numbers again