Category: 6. Health

NEW YORK — A Washington state resident has bird flu, and it’s a different type than what was seen in previous infections, state health officials said Friday.

It is the nation’s first human case of bird flu since February. The older adult with…

New research provides measurable global progress data of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) goals to eliminate hepatitis C virus (HCV), revealing persistent gaps in the rates of reduction in HCV incidence and mortality worldwide (1).

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Serotonin is often described as the happiness chemical because of its well-known role in regulating mood.

However, recent research suggests this familiar molecule may play an unexpected role in cancer development. Not through its effects on…

When the topic is plastic pollution, it usually revolves around the ocean or wildlife. But a report from Psychology Today showed it’s much closer to home.

St. George’s University psychiatrist Dr. Elizabeth Ryznar used to view plastic as an ocean…

Nanoscopic proteins derived from camels and llamas may hold the key to protecting the human brain from Alzheimer’s disease. These tiny molecules, known as nanobodies, have the remarkable ability to penetrate cellular spaces that traditional…

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In addition to treating diabetes and obesity, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy also appear to help with a range of other serious illnesses, from heart disease to addiction.

A new study suggests these medications may offer some protective…

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