It may be time to rethink those late-night raids on the fridge or the cookie and chip cupboard: A new study has linked out-of-hours snacking with two types of liver disease, cirrhosis and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).Published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the comprehensive study analyzes data from 199,155 individuals, with a median … Read more
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. — Bird flu caused the death of a bald eagle named Jackie who had become an internet sensation and a symbol of the species’ recovery in California, officials said.A necropsy and additional testing found that the primary underlying cause of Jackie’s death in August was highly pathogenic avian influenza, the California … Read more
Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children BBC
Large study finds no link between ultra-processed food and colorectal cancer NBC NewsA new ultra-processed foods study’s surprising results, explained USA TodayTotal ultra-processed food intake not linked to colorectal cancer in large US cohort study Medical XpressReplacing just 10% of ultra-processed foods with whole foods linked to drop in bowel cancer rate The ConversationResearch Finds … Read more
Since August, six people diagnosed with measles have died in Pennsylvania, according to health officials and county coroners. The CDC has acknowledged two of the deaths on its measles outbreak website, saying the other measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania are “under review.” “CDC will continue working closely with Pennsylvania health officials to provide the expertise and … Read more
Senior Digital Editor/Producer, WCVB.comMARION, Mass. —A raccoon found in Marion, Massachusetts, has tested positive for rabies, prompting the town to issue a rabies advisory.According to the Marion Board of Health, a raccoon that was “acting oddly” near Point Road and the water tower tested positive for rabies.What should Marion residents know about the rabies advisory?Town … Read more
Nighttime rain obscures the man who is attached to the voice. I’ve just walked up to the crosswalk. A sharp glance suggests the man could be my age, possibly older. In a flash, I note his beard, jacket and cap.I nod and turn away. No smile. I don’t look at him again. My body tenses, … Read more
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, so it’s important to keep it in check.It’s possible to lower blood pressure without medication by losing weight, exercising and eating a healthier diet.One vegetable in particular stands out, says Dr. Annapoorna Kini, a cardiologist at the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New … Read more
Doctors at one Long Island hospital are using ketamine treatments to fight clinical depression – a medicine one patient says works better and faster than decades on Prozac. Patients suffering from severe depression at Mather Hospital are taking an esketamine nasal spray called Spravato, which 66-year-ld Ellen Talmage said has changed her life in a … Read more
Kim, J. S. et al. Ultra-bright, efficient and stable perovskite light-emitting diodes. Nature 611, 688–694 (2022).Article CAS PubMed ADS Google Scholar Liu, X.-K. et al. Metal halide perovskites for light-emitting diodes. Nat. Mater. 20, 10–21 (2021).Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Yuan, S. et al. Efficient blue electroluminescence from reduced-dimensional perovskites. Nat. Photonics 18, 425–431 (2024).Article … Read more