A recent editorial in Biocontaminant reveals that Guangdong Province is now facing the largest chikungunya fever outbreak ever documented in China, with more than 4,000 confirmed infections reported since late July. Shunde District in Foshan has…
Category: 5. Health
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How pollution and the microbiome interact with Tregs, the immune system regulators whose discovery was honored with the Nobel Prize
A special group of immune cells known as regulatory T cells, or Tregs for short, became an overnight sensation when a trio of U.S. and Japanese scientists won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine on Oct. 6, 2025, for their discovery and…
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Flu season has arrived – and so have updated flu vaccines
As the autumn’s cool weather settles in, so does flu season – bringing with it the familiar experiences of sniffles, fever and cough.
Every year, influenza – the flu – affects millions of people. Most will experience the infection…
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Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction
People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call themselves “chocoholics” in jest.
But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such as alcohol or nicotine?
As an
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Scientists discover brain circuit that can switch off chronic pain
Pain may be unpleasant, but in most cases it plays a vital, even lifesaving, role. Short bursts of pain act as warning signals that protect us from harm. When you touch a hot pan, stub your toe, or bump your head, your nervous system instantly…
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A sweet fix for baldness? Stevia compound boosts hair growth
Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss, is one of the most widespread causes of hair thinning in both men and women. While topical minoxidil is an approved therapy, its limited ability to dissolve…
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Lakers Star LeBron James Sidelined For 3-4 Weeks With Sciatica
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center on December 25, 2024 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly…
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New Cannabis Compound Shows Potent Skin Benefits
How can cannabis compounds be used to improve skin health? This is what a recent study published in the Journal of Natural Products hopes to address as an international team of researchers reported the…
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A hidden “backup heater” that helps burn fat and boost metabolism
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have uncovered a new way that brown fat, a type of fat that burns energy, can boost the body’s metabolism. This process allows cells to consume more fuel and generate heat,…
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Novel Antibody Neutralizes a Wide Range of HIV Variants
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a viral infection that attacks our immune systems. Infection enters the body by contact with bodily fluids, such a blood and semen. The disease can be transmitted through…
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