We often think of memories as things stored in our brains. Like books on a shelf. Ready to be picked up when needed. But what if memory was not just in the brain? What if our bodies also helped store and recall information? Scientists are now finding out that memory is more complex than we…
They haven’t grabbed a lot of headlines of late but there’s been a lot of talk about a kind of pneumonia that doesn’t always make the news. The name of this is Mycoplasma pneumoniae. This kind of pneumonia is much less familiar, and is often called “walking pneumonia.” The symptoms can be mild. If you…
Let’s say being diabetic, or losing weight can also cut your Alzheimer’s risk. This is what research into drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has recently suggested. These were originally diabetes and weight loss medications. But recently, on what is seemingly an unlikely breakthrough, they are leading the charge. They could also help protect our brains…
The pneumonia vaccine gets new CDC guidance. But this change affects so many Americans — so many of our older adults. Part of a broader effort to help prevent illness and protect some people who are vulnerable. Many hospitalizations are caused each year by pneumonia. This means it’s important to understand these new guidelines. Lung…
Concerns are being raised once more by the recent bird flu outbreak, linked to the H1N1 strain. Bird flu outbreaks are not novel. However, their effect can be vast. For both animals and people they can affect us in unpredictable ways. It reminds us, that disease from animals to people can be easily transferred. But…
Alcohol and opioid addict are a major health crisis on the planet globe. Millions of people are affected and their families. The consequences to a loss of life, or a lower life living are huge. In the search for effective treatments, researchers have found an unexpected ally: Ozempic. A medication that’s generally used to treat…
Heart attacks are one of leading causes of death internationally. It affects millions of people every year. An attack can leave horrendous damage behind that has the ability to really impact someone’s quality of life. Rehabilitation becomes a real challenge. And now a great development in medicine is changing the story. A drug inspired by…
Tools of cleanliness are usually considered to be household items such as toothbrushes and shower heads. But, a recent study found that these apparently innocent items are awash in viruses scientists know little about. The finding underscores the unknown intricacies of the buildings, sidewalks and streets that form our everyday environments and the important questions…
The detection of the Marburg virus in the new country is another formidable challenge to the global health community that is detecting Ebola-like disease. And as that rare but highly deadly virus continues to break out, governments, health organizations and individuals alike need to understand its implications. Though not as well known as other serious…
Over time, alcohol has established itself as something that lowers self control, which often leads to saying things people wouldn’t normally express. Should we conclude that people tell the truth when drunk, or is the alcohol just resulting in an accelerated tendency to lie? Here, we examine how alcohol affects truthful communication as well as…
In hot weather, a lot of people have headaches, which is a frequent symptom related to heat exposure. These headaches may stem from a range of reasons concerning how our bodies react to heat. Gaining insight into the basic causes can facilitate your ability to either prevent or manage heat-induced headaches effectively. Drought and Electrolyte…
The surprising return of scurvy, a condition historically linked to sea navigators of the 16th and 18th centuries, is particularly prominent in American children. Deficiency in vitamin C (ascorbic acid) brings on this condition, characterized by symptoms of general weakness, gum disease, anemia, joint pain, and in serious situations, teeth falling out. Scurvy, though less…
