Breakthrough Study Identifies Brain Signals Involved in Chronic Pain for the First Time
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.[0] The study, which was […]
Continue reading The Rising Occurrence of Strokes in Younger Adults: What You Need to Know during National Stroke Awareness Month
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, […]
Continue reading Study Reveals Top Mosquito Attractants: Body Odor Trumps Carbon Dioxide
A recent study conducted by researchers from the US and Zambia has identified the scents that attract mosquitoes the most.[0] The study, which centred on the African malaria mosquito species, Anopheles gambiae, took place in a testing area equivalent to the size of an ice rink in Zambia.[1] The researchers built a 20-by-20-meter flight cage […]
Continue reading Protect Yourself Against Powassan Virus and Other Tick-Borne Illnesses: Maine CDC Urges Precautions During Tick Season
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.[0] Since 2015, Maine has identified 15 cases of […]
Continue reading CDC Releases New Studies on Jynneos Vaccine Effectiveness in Preventing Mpox Outbreaks
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 […]
Continue reading The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Problematic Use and Public Health Outcomes: Evidence from the United States and Canada
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 […]
Continue reading New Genetic Variant Offers Potential Protection Against Alzheimer’s Disease
New research has identified a genetic variant that may produce extreme resilience and protection against Alzheimer’s disease.[0] The study followed an extended family in Colombia, where members develop Alzheimer’s in their forties or earlier.[1] Many of the family members carry a genetic variant called the paisa mutation that inevitably leads to early-onset dementia.[2] However, the […]
Continue reading Chicago Doctors Warn of Surge in Mpox Cases Among Vaccinated Individuals
Doctors in Chicago are warning of a sudden uptick in cases of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox.[0] Howard Brown Health, an LGBTQ-focused health clinic in Chicago, recently reported seeing an increase in Mpox cases, with eight diagnosed since April 17, compared to only one in the previous three months.[1] The new cluster is the largest […]
Continue reading Understanding Long Covid: The Latest Research on Post-Covid Syndrome
Long Covid, also known as Post-Covid Syndrome, is a condition characterized by a range of persistent symptoms that can last for months after initial infection with Covid-19.[0] These symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, joint pain, cognitive difficulties, sleep disturbances, depression, anxiety, and fever.[0] Recent studies have found that 50 to 70 percent […]
Continue reading Can Soap Make You More Attractive (Or Repellent) to Mosquitoes?
A recent study by Virginia Tech researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has found that certain soaps could make people more or less attractive to mosquitoes.[0] The study recruited four volunteers who submitted fabric samples that they had worn as a sleeve while either unwashed or after washing with four different brands […]
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