Category: Health
More than 2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky recalled
More than 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky have been recalled nationwide because of possible contamination with metal pieces.
Five scary myths about sugar this Halloween, by a nutritionist
Walk through any supermarket at this time of year and you’ll see shelves stacked with Halloween treats. Halloween and candy go hand in hand, but
Invisible wounds of the Ohio tornadoes: The mental health crisis after the storm
In early 2024, central Ohio faced one of its worst tornado seasons in history—66 confirmed tornadoes in less than five months.
RSV hospitalization rate for seniors is 10 times higher than usual for this point in the season
The respiratory virus season has started early in kids this year and flooded children’s hospitals in many parts of the country — especially with respiratory
Covid-19 boosters could keep thousands of kids out of hospitals, but uptake remains low
Higher Covid-19 vaccination rates among US children could prevent thousands of pediatric hospitalizations and millions of missed school days, according to an analysis published Tuesday
Ancient DNA uncovers paratyphoid and relapsing fever among Napoleonic troops
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have genetically analyzed the remains of former soldiers who retreated from Russia in 1812.
Eliminating cockroaches drastically reduces household allergens and endotoxins
Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown a link between the size of cockroach home infestations and the levels of both allergens and endotoxins
New insight into TRPM3 heat sensor reveals how the body detects temperature
The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels temperature has remained an elusive mystery.
New database transforms evidence-based care for children with lower respiratory tract infections
Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) remain the most common illnesses in children, accounting for up to two-thirds of pediatric outpatient and inpatient cases in China.
Leveraging the power of T cells for more effective and durable cancer immunotherapies
T cells play central roles in the adaptive immune response against cancer. Their functional inactivation is a primary driver of tumor progression, making the reactivation
Study reveals how brain activity, energy use, and blood flow interact during sleep
Findings from Mass General Brigham investigators highlight the intricate interplay of diverse physiological processes as the brain shifts from wakefulness to sleep.
Tylenol and Autism
Earlier this year, HHS secretary RFK Jr. predicted that, “By September, we will know what has caused the autism epidemic and we’ll be able to
Parents urged to vaccinate children over half-term as flu cases rise
Flu season has come early and cases are rising among children, NHS England says.