US tick bites can spread deadly Powassan virus in 15 minutes, and cases are rising
There's a new and deadly tick virus that's spreading across the United States, and you probably haven't heard about it.
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There's a new and deadly tick virus that's spreading across the United States, and you probably haven't heard about it.
New research indicates the Oropouche virus has spread far more widely than reported, exposing major gaps in disease surveillance.
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You scratched that bug bite, and now it's a big, itchy bump. Some science explains why scratching really can make things worse, even if you don't break the skin.
Worldwide, women carry the greatest burden of malnutrition. More than two-thirds of women of childbearing age don't get enough of at least one micronutrient. These are the vitamins and minerals, such as iron, that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy. A shortage is often called "hidden hunger" because a woman can eat enough to feel full yet still not get enough essential nutrients.
The former air stewardess spent years travelling the world
Health experts warn that while vaping is often marketed as a lower‑risk alternative to smoking, growing evidence continues to link it to nicotine.
While early in life, the accumulation of iron appears to have little effect on neuron function, later in life, it can contribute to a slow neuronal demise.
The findings suggest that changes in blood may reveal health problems years before symptoms appear, opening new possibilities for preventive healthcare and personalised medicine.
Deep brain stimulation offers hope for severe depression, but how it works has remained a mystery. A new study reveals the therapy actually physically reshapes the brain’s white matter pathways, explaining its long-lasting mood-boosting effects.