Alzheimer’s has long been recognized as a sporadic condition – influenced by factors such as age, genetics, and lifestyle – but scientists don’t think that’s the only way the disease emerges.In recent years, researchers have suggested Alzheimer’s may also spread through infection, which might somehow be transmitted like a pathogen, ultimately manifesting in the disease.In … Read more
More than 1,000 little penguins have received their first dose of bird flu vaccine in Victoria, in what is believed to be the world’s largest vaccination program involving wild birds.Catherine Basterfield, the chief executive of Phillip Island Nature Parks, said vaccinations began early last week and were ramping up.“This is the first time anyone around … Read more
A highly effective vaccine for the human papillomavirus is looking even better than we hoped, thanks to new research that suggest HPV vaccination can prevent a variety of cancers, not just cervical cancer. Researchers in Taiwan examined the medical records of over 1.4 million Americans, half of whom were vaccinated against HPV. Compared to unvaccinated … Read more
A clue about your risk for dementia may be in the palm of your hand. More than 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia each year, with early-onset dementia striking people in their 50s and 60s. But a quick and simple screening tool may give people a better idea of the state of … Read more
When you walk through the grocery store, your financial health may be top of mind these days (groceries are expensive!). Or, maybe you’re hyper-focused on foods to support your heart health, hormones or blood sugar. However, Dr. Brian T. Lee, MD, a transplant hepatologist at Hoag, suggests people think about their livers while choosing their … Read more
Every now and then, I feel sick to my stomach but I’m not sure how sick is enough to go to the ER. What should I do? Many patients call their physician’s offices overnight to get a gut check on a worrisome symptom, and they leave with the same answer: When in doubt, just go … Read more
Cheektowaga, N.Y. — The Buffalo Niagara International Airport said it has been working on emergency repairs after an issue with its fuel farm’s circuit system, which has led to delays with departing flights. In the overnight hours, there were reports the airport was out of fuel and unable to refuel aircraft. That included from the … Read more
Next time your favorite streaming service asks if you’re still watching, you might want to think twice before hitting “Yes.” Ever since TVs became fixtures in American homes, doctors — and plenty of worried parents — have warned that too much screen time could take a toll on our bodies, brains and social lives. But … Read more
An 8-year-old has died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba believed to have been encountered while swimming in a lake near her home, her family and health officials said. Lillian Smart, who lived in Ruston in northern Louisiana, died in the hospital over the weekend, shortly after turning 8, according to her parents. “Last night … Read more
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