What parents need to know about Cronobacter bacteria in baby formula Cronobacter sakazakii has been in the news as the cause of infant infections and the reason for a U.S. baby formula recall and resulting shortage this year. Oct 26, 2022 0 3
Does traffic-related air pollution increase risk of dementia? Higher exposure to a certain type of traffic-related air pollution called particulate matter may be linked to an increased risk of dementia, according to a meta-analysis published in the October 26, 2022, online issue of ... Oct 26, 2022 0 42
A certain type of stroke is on the rise, with higher rates among Black people Rates of one type of stroke called subarachnoid hemorrhage have increased in older people and men in recent years, and such strokes occur in Black people at a disproportionately higher rate compared to people of other races ... Oct 26, 2022 0 6
Study shows some health care workers produced a low response to COVID-19 vaccinations A subset of health care workers vaccinated against COVID-19 had unexpectedly low responses to the immunizations, according to Cedars-Sinai investigators. The findings of the new study are published in iScience. Oct 26, 2022 0 55
New studies show damaging effects of vaping and smoking on blood vessels Long-term use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs), or vaping, can significantly impair the function of the body's blood vessels, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease. Additionally, the use of both e-cigs and regular ... Oct 26, 2022 0 45
Updated policy regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) have issued an updated policy, regarding the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Roy S. Herbst, MD, ... Oct 26, 2022 0 3
A scientific response to the recent reporting on the origin of SARS-CoV-2 The origin of SARS-CoV-2 remains unresolved. In a non-peer-reviewed preprint published on bioRxiv on Oct. 20, 2022 three authors present analyses that, according to their interpretation, suggest a "synthetic emergence" of ... Oct 26, 2022 0 21
Neuroimaging study reveals functional and structural brain abnormalities in people with post-treatment Lyme disease In a study using specialized imaging techniques, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report distinctive changes in the "white matter" and other brain tissue physiology of those with post-treatment Lyme disease, a condition ... Oct 26, 2022 0 778
New TikTok trend of mouth taping during sleep carries dangers A new trend promoted on the social media platform TikTok has people taping their lips shut at bedtime—a practice that could be dangerous, an expert warns. Oct 26, 2022 0 15
Theater neuroscience: Actors suppress their sense of self when playing new character Actors may suppress their core sense of self when acting, as they immerse themselves in a new role, finds a new study by UCL researchers. Oct 26, 2022 0 29