The recent death of an individual in New Hampshire due to the eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has raised concerns about the increasing risk of this rare mosquito-borne disease. Health authorities have identified the patient as an adult from the town of Hampstead, who succumbed to severe central nervous system disease after being hospitalized. This
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Most people are aware of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, but what about type 1.5 diabetes, also known as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA)? Type 1.5 diabetes combines features of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Recently, the condition made headlines when Lance Bass, a member of the iconic American pop band
The relationship between diet and mental health is a complex and multi-layered one. Research indicates that blood sugar fluctuations play a significant role in how what we eat affects how we feel. While social, psychological, and biological factors all contribute to mental health outcomes, diet is one biological factor that has been shown to influence
The analysis of imaging data from the Human Connectome Project (HCP) has shed light on significant variations in microscopic brain structures between men and women. These findings have raised questions about the underlying causes of differences in behavior and mental health between the sexes. The study conducted by an international team of researchers, led by
Recent research suggests that consuming the seaweed Ecklonia cava may have the potential to slow down or even prevent the onset of Parkinson’s disease. A study conducted in 2024 found that the antioxidants present in Ecklonia cava could play a crucial role in protecting our neurons from free radicals, which are known to contribute to
