Patient commits suicide after ‘insurance glitch’ delayed treatment for lung disease flare-ups
Kyle, TX — Kenney Blewett was diagnosed with lung disease more than a decade ago, but started having flare-ups this year that left him feeling like he couldn’t breathe. Blewett described the flare-ups as “the scariest thing in the…
An amygdala located in the anterior hypothalamic circuit controls sensitivity to stress
Animals All mice were bred on a C57BL/6J genetic background and were approximately 2 to 6 months old at the start of testing. Male C57BL/6J mice were obtained from Jackson Laboratories for whole-brain immediate early genetic imaging as well as…
Can pancreatic cancer be stopped in its tracks? Radical tactic raises hopes
Early detection of pancreatic cancer (red; artificially colored) could help improve survival rates from a highly deadly disease.Credit: PDC/SPL Armed with new tools and new optimism, researchers seeking to beat pancreatic cancer — one of the deadliest in…
Measles forces hospitals to adapt to a new normal
John Goldman had haven’t seen a case of measles in 30 years. But since April, the infectious disease specialist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in central Pennsylvania has seen dozens of patients contract the disease. “I never…
Pennsylvania reports fifth measles-associated death amid outbreak
September 30, 2026, 10:24 p.m. ET A Pennsylvania resident has died after contracting measles, state health officials announced Sept. 30, bringing the number of measles-associated deaths to five this year as officials grapple with one of the…
Eating alone can literally change the way your body metabolizes glucose: ScienceAlert
Dining alone can be a lonely affair. Lack of social connection could change the way your body processes your meal. A new study published in Scientific advances has now found evidence that eating with others could help your body balance your blood sugar…
Reading, socializing and doing puzzles can help preserve cognitive health, large study finds
Puzzles, brain training games, and hobbies have long been said to prevent cognitive decline. But although some research has shown that intensive brain training programs carried out over several weeks can reduce cognitive impairment, such interventions…
Hidden Compound in ‘Healthy’ Plant-Based Foods May Fuel Intestinal Inflammation: ScienceAlert
Some of the healthiest plant-based foods on the menu – including spinach, beetroot, rhubarb, almonds and sweet potatoes – may be linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a new study. The study comes from a team led by researchers at the…
SURVEY! Have you received your flu and/or COVID vaccine this year? | SURVEY | Lost Coast Outpost
Today at 4:20 p.m. / Pollz SURVEY! Have you received your flu and/or COVID vaccine this year? ?? % Not yet, but it will be! ?? % Not yet, and it won’t. ?? % I am fully vaccinated! Come to me, germs! ?? % The flu but not COVID. ?? % COVID but not…
Rapid weight loss with popular GLP-1 drugs could ‘starve’ the brain, expert warns
As GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy continue to grow in popularity, experts warn that rapid weight loss and severe calorie restriction could deprive the brain of vital energy and nutrients. Dr. Tommy Wood, a professor of pediatrics and…