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A new report published in Nature Found has linked high levels of niacin to heart disease. Experimenters found that niacin, which is also known as Vitamin B3, can promote inflammation and damage blood vessels. Niacin is fortified in many flours, grains, and cereals. It is also found naturally in!-->…
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The article written by Elizabeth Pennisi on Science.org, delves into the fascinating migration of zebras, wildebeests, and Thomson's gazelles in the Serengeti, spanning from Tanzania into Kenya, unraveling the intricacies of this natural spectacle. Approximately 200,000 zebras, 1.3 million!-->…
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New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has detailed a rise in premature births between 2014 and 2022, which is in contrast to the previous decline in prematurity. Specifically, researchers noted a 12% increase in births before 37 weeks gestation, with the greatest increases in!-->…
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The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) has revamped its smoking cessation campaign titled “Tips from Former Smokers”. The campaign features the personal anecdotes of 45 former smokers, which are broadcasted on television commercials and in print publications. The newest feature of the initiative!-->…
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Washington State faces its first outbreak of a rare deadly fungal infection caused by Candida auris. 90% of Candida auris strains are resistant to common antifungal medications. The fungus has been reported in 36 states and is mostly detected in hospitals, with health officials predicting it will!-->…
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While wildfires have long been advertised as a danger to the environment and to the well-being of the general public, their effects on those fighting these dangerous fires have been less publicized. This is the issue tackled in a recent article from The San Francisco Chronicle, which describes the!-->…
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While the United States is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases once again, the use of the antiviral drug Paxlovid has not followed this trend. Despite being highly successful in preventing serious complications from COVID-19, the New York Times has reported that, according to a study conducted by the!-->…
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PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a preventative HIV drug that works by preventing HIV from entering and replicating in the body. Clinical research in Europe on 24,000 subjects has shown promising results with 99% effectiveness and reduced chances of getting HIV by 86%. Its target audience is!-->…
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145 cases of pneumonia in pediatric patients in Ohio have concerned health officials. However, experts explain that this isn't linked to China's pediatric pneumonia outbreak. This outbreak in Ohio, also known as "white lung" pneumonia, is characterized by cough, fever, and fatigue and is not!-->…
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In an article on ScienceDaily.com, researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University's Wyss Institute have developed tiny biological robots, Anthrobots, from human tracheal cells. These Anthrobots, ranging in size from a human hair's width to the point of a sharpened pencil, can self-assemble!-->…
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A 58 year old man who received a genetically modified pig's heart transplant died nearly six weeks after the surgery. Faucette was the 2nd patient at the University of Maryland Medical Center to undergo such a procedure. The pig's organs were modified to be more compatible with human recipients.!-->…
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Verve Therapeutics Inc. has been one of the first to involve CRISPR gene editing with lowering cholesterol levels. A newer version of CRISPR, also known as base editing, has allowed many scientists to edit certain nucleotides in our DNA. Verve's researchers are editing the PCSK9 gene through!-->…
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Syphilis, an STI, can spread to babies when pregnant women are infected, causing congenital syphilis. The CDC reports a 32% increase in congenital syphilis rates in 2022, which alarms many efforts that are causing doctors and health officials to want to start STI and syphilis initiatives, whether!-->…
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Many southern US states, such as Texas, Tennessee, and Florida, are making efforts to hide advertisements and information regarding the benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations. As a result, experts predict disparities in health outcomes due to less and less citizens becoming vaccinated. This is a result!-->…
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