Covid, flu, West Nile virus and plague
As we recover from a hot week, the focus today is once again on infectious diseases. We will start with Covid, one of our most familiar viruses, and end with the plague, a rare but serious disease. (Spoiler: the risk to you is currently practically…
What a neuroscientist eats per day
Updated October 8, 2026, 2:45 p.m. ET Have you ever looked at your refrigerator after a long day and not sure what to cook? You may be suffering from decision fatigue, which can affect what you decide to eat. Neuroscientist Shawn Watson knows this…
The health problem adults with ADHD are four times more likely to experience
Want to bookmark your favorite articles and stories to read or view later? Start your independent membership today. Join us today Already a member? Log in Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more vulnerable to memory and…
Higher levels of 19 potentially toxic chemicals found in autistic children’s teeth: ScienceAlert
While scientists continue to continually learn what causes autism, there is already considerable evidence linking environmental exposures to this condition, in addition to genetic factors. In recent years, a number of environmental risk factors have been…
Sleep research could change thinking about ADHD
Generally speaking, people with ADHD tend to have trouble sleeping. But new research suggests that sleep problems may not only be a symptom of the disease, but may be behind its cause, reports the Washington Post. A perspective article (not a clinical…
Marriage advice: My husband’s anxiety has always taken a particularly strange form. But things have escalated beyond what I can handle.
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FDA-approved epilepsy drug may help reverse osteoarthritis damage
For millions of people with osteoarthritis, pain and stiffness can make daily activities increasingly difficult. Common treatments, including over-the-counter medications and steroid injections, may reduce symptoms for a while, but they do not prevent…
California May Ban Popular Feature for High-End Kitchen Renovations
Engineered quartz countertops have grown in popularity, but California is considering banning their manufacturing and installation due to the risk of potentially fatal silica exposure to workers. Dreamtime/TNS California is set to ban the production and…
GLP-1 linked to a blatant side effect on nails: study
Ozempic and Mounjaro may cost an arm and a leg – and maybe a nail. A new study found that people taking GLP-1 medications were nearly 25% more likely to suffer from nail disorders than those who didn’t take the medication. And a particularly…
Have you ever heard of the Nordic diet? Large study finds it could help you live longer: ScienceAlert
Most of us have heard of the Mediterranean diet and its many health benefits, but there is another European diet that might also help you live longer. It’s called the Nordic diet and it’s based on the traditional foods of Denmark, Finland,…