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Herpes simplex virus. Credit: CDC Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how herpes viruses hijack cellular transport processes to infiltrate the nervous system, as described in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It’s estimated that 3.7 billion people globally are infected by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the main…
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Research suggests that picking up a racquet might be among the best decisions a person can make for their health. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University Racket sports such as pickleball—often referred to as America’s fastest-growing sport—are clearly having a moment. New pickleball partnerships, leagues and playing courts are springing up everywhere. And on top of that,…
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Left hemisphere of J. Piłsudski’s brain, lateral view. Credit: public domain Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign says a parasitic worm the presidential candidate contracted years ago while traveling outside of the United States ate a portion of his brain, then died. How do parasites, such as tapeworms, get into the brain in the first place?…
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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Panera Bread announced May 8 that it’s phasing out its highly caffeinated “Charged Lemonade” drinks that have been blamed for the deaths of at least two people. In a statement, Panera did not reference lawsuits filed by the families of Sarah Katz and Dennis Brown. The company said the decision was…
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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer that accounts for 75% of all skin-cancer-related deaths, is often detected later in people with darker skin complexions—and the consequences can be devastating, a Mayo Clinic study reveals. While melanoma may be found less frequently in people with darker complexions than fair ones, this…
