A new study finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure.
The research, led by McGill University scientist Masha Prager-Khoutorsky in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team at McGill and the Research…
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Why ‘Zombie Squirrels’ Have Been Appearing In The U.S. And Canada
News of “zombie squirrels” appearing in the U.S. and Canada may be a bit shocking to squirrels and humans. (Photo: Getty)
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The idea of “zombie squirrels” may seem a bit nuts to you. But that’s the term that people have been using to…
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Concern That Gamified Investing Influences Emerging Adults To Be Gamblers
Student engaged in online trading while studying
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Mental health experts have voiced concerns about possible negative effects of gaming and gambling on traditional-aged college students and emerging adults. For example, in a 2020 study in the…
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Tiny protein dismantles the toxic clumps behind Alzheimer’s
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital demonstrated for the first time that the protein midkine plays a preventative role against Alzheimer’s disease. Midkine is known to accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease patients. Now, researchers…
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The Way Your City Is Designed Could Impact Physical Activity Levels: Study
BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 26: People enjoy the view over the city with ‘La Sagrada Familia’ in the background on October 26, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. ‘La Sagrada Familia’ Foundation announced on October 21 that the temple has entered final…
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Redefining Support For America’s Military And Veteran Caregivers
Elizabeth Dole Foundation Caregiver Fellows on Capitol Hill
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Millions of Americans serve as military and veteran caregivers, providing unpaid care to injured, wounded, or ill service members and veterans. Following 9/11…
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Stakes Are High For Elon Musk’s Latest Starship Test
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at SpaceX’s upcoming Starship test, new science heading to the international space station, a way to make older brains more youthful and more. To get The Prototype in your inbox, sign up here.
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Medication Could Cut Down Risk Of Road Accidents And Suicide For Teenagers With ADHD: Study
Concerta pills ADHD medication are seen in this illustration photo in Warsaw, Poland on 13 February, 2024. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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A study of close to 150,000 people who were diagnosed with…
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Plague Case In Lake Tahoe Sparks Questions About An Ancient Killer
A sign is displayed at a parking lot warning of plague in the area. Prairie dogs and other wild rodents may be infested with fleas that can transmit the disease to humans. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Shifting vaccine guidelines inject uncertainty into getting fall COVID shots
Fall is approaching and respiratory virus season is on its way. While many people in the United States would normally be rolling up their sleeves for annual vaccines, shifting federal guidelines have injected uncertainty into who can…
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