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Smartwatches That Predict Parkinson’s Disease

Health

October 29, 2024

Smartwatches That Predict Parkinson’s Disease

Smartwatches are collecting vast amounts of physiological data, and their technology is being utilized in innovative ways. Dr Patrick Schoettker, a chief anaesthesiologist at CHUV University Hospital, understands the complications that can arise from lengthy surgeries involving general anaesthesia. Rapid

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Health

August 17, 2024

Study Warns of Health Risks for Older Adults Drinking Even Minimal Alcohol

A growing number of Americans, especially younger adults, are rethinking their views on alcohol consumption. This shift in perspective is supported by recent research, suggesting that even moderate drinking may be harmful, particularly for older adults. A Gallup poll released

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New Blood Test Accurately Detects 90% of Early Alzheimer’s Cases, Study Reveals

Health

August 2, 2024

New Blood Test Accurately Detects 90% of Early Alzheimer’s Cases, Study Reveals

A new study has found that a blood test can determine whether memory loss is due to Alzheimer’s disease with a 90% accuracy rate. This blood test could revolutionize how early cognitive decline is diagnosed and treated, providing a much-needed

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First Doses of New Malaria Vaccine Given to Children, Marking Major Breakthrough

World

July 23, 2024

First Doses of New Malaria Vaccine Given to Children, Marking Major Breakthrough

In a significant step forward in the fight against malaria, children in Ivory Coast received the first doses of a new and relatively affordable malaria vaccine on Monday. This event marks a pivotal moment in the global effort to combat

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From Black Death to Now: The Plague’s Persistent Threat

Health

July 8, 2024

From Black Death to Now: The Plague’s Persistent Threat

The plague, one of the most devastating bacterial infections in human history, caused the deaths of an estimated 50 million people in Europe during the middle Ages, where it was infamously known as the Black Death. While such large-scale outbreaks

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Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s: FDA Approves Donanemab by Eli Lilly

Health

July 8, 2024

Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s: FDA Approves Donanemab by Eli Lilly

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug called donanemab for the treatment of early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. This significant development brings hope to many patients and their families. Developed by Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical company

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Health

June 14, 2024

Animal Bird Flu Epidemic: A Warning for Human Health

Mark Naniot remembers 2022 as the summer from hell. As the co-founder of Wild Instincts animal rescue in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, Naniot and his team spent the season sweating in gloves, gowns, smocks, and masks, enduring what felt like endless rounds

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Diamond Shruumz Chocolate, Cones, and Gummies Linked to Rising Illnesses, FDA Reports

Health

June 14, 2024

Diamond Shruumz Chocolate, Cones, and Gummies Linked to Rising Illnesses, FDA Reports

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers and retailers not to “eat, sell, or serve” any of Diamond Shruumz-brand’s micro-dosing chocolate bars, infused cones, and microdose and macro dose gummies. This warning follows reports of hospitalizations across

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