A new study has identified signatures of electrical activity in the brains of people with chronic pain, providing a breakthrough in understanding the condition. Up until this point, the majority of investigations into persistent discomfort have utilized indirect methods to monitor brain function, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging or electroencephalography. Chronic p [...]

Strokes are no longer a disease of the elderly and are increasingly affecting young and middle-aged adults. The American Stroke Association reports that the incidence of stroke among adults aged 49 and younger in the US has continued to increase over the past 30 years. Although it is not entirely clear why this is happening, experts suggest that health conditions that increase [...]

A recent study conducted by researchers from the US and Zambia has identified the scents that attract mosquitoes the most.0. "What mosquitoes are most attracted to in human body odor is revealed" WISN Milwaukee, 20 May. 2023, https://www.wisn.com/article/mosquitoes-attraction-human-body-odor/439429321. "Why some people attract mosquitoes and others don't" KMZU, 19 May. 2023, ht [...]

As tick season begins, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is urging residents to take precautions against tick-borne illnesses, including Powassan virus. Powassan virus is a rare but potentially deadly disease transmitted through the bite of an infected deer tick or woodchuck tick. Robert Weymouth, a Topsham resident and racing enthusiast, passed aw [...]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new studies reinforcing the effectiveness of the Jynneos vaccine in preventing mpox, a disease that causes rashes and lesions and primarily spreads through sexual contact. The Jynneos vaccine was found to be up to 86% effective at preventing mpox in people who received two doses during the United States outbreak, [...]

The legalization of marijuana in the United States and Canada has not led to a surge in harmful cannabis use or negative health and social outcomes, according to recent studies. In fact, evidence from both countries has shown no increase in rates of problematic cannabis use after states legalized marijuana, especially among youth. The risk of problematic cannabis use also does [...]

New research has identified a genetic variant that may produce extreme resilience and protection against Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests potential new avenues for treatment, but further research is required before this molecular pathway might be exploited to develop therapies.0. "Researchers identify rare genetic resilience to Alzheimer’s disease – study" Yahoo Cana [...]

Doctors in Chicago are warning of a sudden uptick in cases of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. Ultimately, experts agree that vaccination is our best defense against the spread of Mpox, and vaccination helps lower the chances of serious illness and hospitalization.0. "Monkeypox Chicago: Cases of Mpox on rise in city; vaccines recommended, health experts say" WLS-TV, 9 May. 20 [...]