What causes the itch in mosquito bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationCredit: Arthur Poulin/UnsplashAre you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting?Female mosqu

Updated on: December 05,2024

What causes the itch in mosquito bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationCredit: Arthur Poulin/UnsplashAre you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting?Female mosqu

Updated on:December 05,2024

Measles cases rose 79 percent globally last year: WHO

Illustration of the virus which causes measles. Credit: CDC/ Allison M. Maiuri, MPH, CHESThe World Health Organization voiced alarm Tuesday at the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000 cases

Updated on: March 18,2024

Measles cases rose 79 percent globally last year: WHO

Illustration of the virus which causes measles. Credit: CDC/ Allison M. Maiuri, MPH, CHESThe World Health Organization voiced alarm Tuesday at the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000 cases

Updated on:March 18,2024

Study shows promise for a universal influenza vaccine: Scientists validate theory using 1918 flu virus

byOregon Health & Science UniversityJonah Sacha, Ph.D., senior co-author of a study published today in the journalNature Communications, says the research could lead to a universal inf

Updated on: August 06,2024

Study shows promise for a universal influenza vaccine: Scientists validate theory using 1918 flu virus

byOregon Health & Science UniversityJonah Sacha, Ph.D., senior co-author of a study published today in the journalNature Communications, says the research could lead to a universal inf

Updated on:August 06,2024

FDA seizes more than 1.4 million illegal vaping products

by Dennis ThompsonFederal agents have seized more than 1.4 million illegal vaping products being smuggled into the United States from China.A three-day operation at Los Angeles International Airport r

Updated on: March 22,2024

FDA seizes more than 1.4 million illegal vaping products

by Dennis ThompsonFederal agents have seized more than 1.4 million illegal vaping products being smuggled into the United States from China.A three-day operation at Los Angeles International Airport r

Updated on:March 22,2024

Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada's two largest cities

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada's two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per

Updated on: August 08,2024

Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada's two largest cities

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada's two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per

Updated on:August 08,2024

Environment may influence metacognitive abilities more than genetics

by Cell PressGraphical abstract Credit: Cell Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114060Twin studies have proven invaluable for teasing out the effects of both genetics and the environment on hu

Updated on: May 14,2024

Environment may influence metacognitive abilities more than genetics

by Cell PressGraphical abstract Credit: Cell Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114060Twin studies have proven invaluable for teasing out the effects of both genetics and the environment on hu

Updated on:May 14,2024

ISG15 deficiency linked to antiviral immunity in humans

(HealthDay)—Investigators describe a strategy for development of a broad-spectrum anti-viral agent. Their research was published online May 19 inNature Communications.Noting that studies in mice

Updated on: April 16,2024

ISG15 deficiency linked to antiviral immunity in humans

(HealthDay)—Investigators describe a strategy for development of a broad-spectrum anti-viral agent. Their research was published online May 19 inNature Communications.Noting that studies in mice

Updated on:April 16,2024

UnitedHealth vs. Patients: NYC Man's Battle to Get Lifesaving Drug Highlights Broken Health System

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder as an act of terrorism.

Updated on: December 26,2024

UnitedHealth vs. Patients: NYC Man's Battle to Get Lifesaving Drug Highlights Broken Health System

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder as an act of terrorism.

Updated on:December 26,2024

COVID-19 in babies: What to expect

by Shidan Tosif and Sarah McNab,The ConversationCredit: Sandeep Kashyap from PexelsParents are understandably worried about what would happen if their infant caught COVID-19. Babies may be consi

Updated on: April 10,2024

COVID-19 in babies: What to expect

by Shidan Tosif and Sarah McNab,The ConversationCredit: Sandeep Kashyap from PexelsParents are understandably worried about what would happen if their infant caught COVID-19. Babies may be consi

Updated on:April 10,2024

Sex hormones could be key to treating long COVID

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmong the many mysteries about long COVID, one of the most vexing has been why women seem to experience the condition more often and

Updated on: March 20,2024

Sex hormones could be key to treating long COVID

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmong the many mysteries about long COVID, one of the most vexing has been why women seem to experience the condition more often and

Updated on:March 20,2024

WHO declares JN.1 a COVID variant of interest as it spreads widely

by Robin FosterThe new COVID variant known as JN.1 was named a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization on Tuesday, which means health officials are now closely tracking its ra

Updated on: December 28,2023

WHO declares JN.1 a COVID variant of interest as it spreads widely

by Robin FosterThe new COVID variant known as JN.1 was named a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization on Tuesday, which means health officials are now closely tracking its ra

Updated on:December 28,2023

HIV infection hijacks intracellular highways

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityDiaphanous-related formins promote trafficking of HIV particles (green) to the nucleus (blue). Credit: Northwestern UniversityA Northwestern Medicine study fo

Updated on: April 16,2024

HIV infection hijacks intracellular highways

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityDiaphanous-related formins promote trafficking of HIV particles (green) to the nucleus (blue). Credit: Northwestern UniversityA Northwestern Medicine study fo

Updated on:April 16,2024