Fentanyl-Xylazine Combo An Emerging Threat
April 12, 2023 — The spread of fentanyl and the animal tranquilizer xylazine is an “emerging threat” to the United… Read More »Fentanyl-Xylazine Combo An Emerging Threat
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Almost 90% of US mpox-related deaths were in Black men, and nearly all had weakened immune systems, CDC reports
CNN — Almost 90% of mpox-related deaths in the United States were among Black men, and nearly all had weakened… Read More »Almost 90% of US mpox-related deaths were in Black men, and nearly all had weakened immune systems, CDC reports
How road rage really affects your driving — and the self-driving cars of the future — ScienceDaily
New research by the University of Warwick has identified characteristics of aggressive driving — which impact both road users and… Read More »How road rage really affects your driving — and the self-driving cars of the future — ScienceDaily
‘On Par’ With Heart Disease, Cancer, Book Says
April 12, 2023 — Filmmaker Gez Medinger and immunologist Danny Altmann have been dubbed by British media as “COVID’s odd couple,”… Read More »‘On Par’ With Heart Disease, Cancer, Book Says
Medication abortion drug may be harder to get after court ruling, but it won’t be impossible
CNN — Mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortion, faces tighter restrictions than it has in years after a federal… Read More »Medication abortion drug may be harder to get after court ruling, but it won’t be impossible
Greater fat stores and cholesterol increase with brain volume, but beyond a certain point they are associated with faster brain aging — ScienceDaily
Among Indigenous, rural non-industrial populations inhabiting the tropical forests of lowland Bolivia, researchers report, there appears to be an optimal… Read More »Greater fat stores and cholesterol increase with brain volume, but beyond a certain point they are associated with faster brain aging — ScienceDaily
Finding Love When You Have Schizophrenia: Tips on Dating
Dating can be tough for anyone. A serious mental health condition like schizophrenia adds even more challenges to the mix.… Read More »Finding Love When You Have Schizophrenia: Tips on Dating
‘Big step forward’: New lab tests may accelerate Parkinson’s diagnosis and research
CNN — A lab test that can tell doctors if someone has Parkinson’s disease is a long-sought goal of researchers.… Read More »‘Big step forward’: New lab tests may accelerate Parkinson’s diagnosis and research
Detecting stress in the office from how people type and click — ScienceDaily
In Switzerland, one in three employees suffers from workplace stress. Those affected often don’t realise that their physical and mental… Read More »Detecting stress in the office from how people type and click — ScienceDaily
Countries begin negotiations on global agreement to protect world from future pandemic emergencies
Countries of the World Health Organization have begun negotiations on a global accord on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, using… Read More »Countries begin negotiations on global agreement to protect world from future pandemic emergencies