Scientists map gene activity in the brain’s prefrontal cortex
WASHINGTON — Scientists have created a detailed map of gene activity in a crucial part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex, gaining insight into normal development and major brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s…
The Trump administrator said he would prioritize eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Health workers say it has reduced services
Dr. Theopista Masenge was at Mbeya Hospital, Tanzania, rolling out new treatments for children with high HIV viral loads when she received the call: Stop working now. It was January 2025, and health The care program the pediatrician was implementing,…
New report reveals serious, even deadly, risks from ultra-processed foods
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 Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…
Forsyth County resident contracts West Nile virus: officials
Forsyth County resident contracts West Nile virus from infected mosquito: officials A Forsyth County resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, officials say. FORSYTH COUNTY, North Carolina — Forsyth County health officials reported a human case…
Changing when you eat on the weekend is linked to heart risks in men: ScienceAlert
The weekend can be different from weekdays in many ways – sleeping habits, work schedules, socializing – and a new study examines the possible health effects of changing eating habits on the weekend, described as “dietary jet lag.” Published…
Does coffee count towards your daily water goal? Here’s what the doctors say
Although water remains the best choice for staying hydrated, research suggests that moderate coffee consumption contributes to the daily fluid needs of most regular drinkers. How coffee affects hydration depends on factors like your caffeine tolerance,…
Even very slow running can benefit the brain, study finds: ScienceAlert
Some days it can be downright difficult to muster the energy to exercise. We’ve all been part of that shuffling race: the one where our feet do little more than walk. It may seem futile in the moment, but new research suggests that even jogs that…
Do we really need to get vaccinated against Covid in 2026?
Most of my patients receive updated Covid photos regularly, or by shaking them summarily. Sometimes they stop me mid-sentence as I recommend them, frowning, with a look of disgust, as if I had just told them to light a match and smoke. I’m done…
This 20-second move can help you feel calmer when stressed
In a stressful moment, there’s a quick way that might help you calm down, researchers say: place your hand over your heart for 20 seconds. Most of us have probably had the experience of feeling comforted by a hug, but we don’t always have…
2 Chicago hotels on list of measles exposure locations in Illinois – NBC Chicago
Editor’s note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. Two Chicago hotels are on the Illinois Department of Public Health’s list of places where people may have been exposed to measles. The department is warning anyone…