DISEASE

Jul 03 2025FINANCE

Financial Markets and Global Risks: A Closer Look

Financial markets are like a big, interconnected web. When one part shakes, the rest feels it too. This is especially true when it comes to health scares and political tensions. Let's dive into how these factors affect different investments, like oil, gas, gold, and even Bitcoin. First, think about

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Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

Sweden's Cattle: How Movements Shape Disease Spread

Swedish cattle have been on the move a lot more in recent years. From 2005 to 2022, the number of cattle and farms dropped. But surprisingly, the number of cattle being moved between farms went up. This is important because how cattle move around affects how diseases spread. Researchers used some c

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Iron's Role in Parkinson's Disease: A Closer Look

Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects the brain. It is known for causing movement problems. One thing that happens in Parkinson's is that iron builds up in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra (SN). But how this iron changes over time and how it affects other things in the brain

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Links: Genes, Lifestyle, and Two Tough Health Conditions

Psoriasis and Crohn's disease often show up together. But why? Scientists are trying to figure out if genes or lifestyle choices play a bigger role. First, let's talk about genes. They can influence whether someone gets these diseases. But genes aren't the whole story. Lifestyle matters too. Things

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Food and Kidney Health: What's the Link?

In the world of health, kidneys play a big role. They filter waste from the blood. But what if they don't work well? This is what happens in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). People with CKD stages 3-5 often wonder about their diet. Should they eat more? Less? A study looked into this. The study focuse

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Supplements: The Hidden Danger to Your Heart and Liver

In the quest for better health, many turn to supplements, but what if these very supplements are doing more harm than good? A leading heart specialist has raised alarms about five common supplements that might be putting hearts and livers at risk. First up, niacin, or Vitamin B3. It's essential for

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Stay Safe: Ticks Are Always on the Prowl

Ticks are sneaky little creatures that can be a problem no matter the season. They don't take vacations, so neither should your caution. These bloodsuckers love to hide in grassy and leafy areas, waiting for a chance to hitch a ride on you, your pets, or even your clothes. Some places, like parts o

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Preventable Pain: Stories of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

In the past, many kids died young from diseases we can now prevent with vaccines. Now, some people are choosing not to vaccinate, and these diseases are coming back. This is a big problem because these illnesses can cause serious harm or even death. Janith Farnham and her daughter Jacque know this

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People Avoid Medical Scans?

People often skip important medical scans because they worry about radiation. This fear might stop them from catching diseases early. But there's no good way to measure this fear. So, researchers made a new tool called the Fear of Medical Imaging Radiation Scale (FOMIRS). They wanted to see how well

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

How Genes and Liver Fat Team Up to Raise Triglyceride Levels

High triglyceride levels, or hypertriglyceridaemia, are not just about what you eat. It's a mix of genes and lifestyle. The liver plays a big role here. When the liver has too much fat, it makes more of a certain type of cholesterol. This cholesterol is rich in triglycerides. Now, scientists think t

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