DISEASE

Jul 31 2025CELEBRITIES

Justin Timberlake's Hidden Battle: Lyme Disease and the Tour

Justin Timberlake recently shared some personal news with his fans. He revealed that he has been dealing with Lyme disease. This news came as he wrapped up his two-year Forget Tomorrow tour. Timberlake is known for being private, but he felt it was important to talk about his health. He wanted to e

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Jul 28 2025HEALTH

Young Women in Ghana and Their Knowledge of HIV Self-Tests

HIV/AIDS is a big health problem worldwide, and it hits young women especially hard. To fight this, more people need to get tested for HIV. One way to do this is by using HIV self-testing kits. These kits let people test themselves at home. But how many young women in Ghana know about these kits and

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Jul 28 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle: Why Newborn Sepsis Goes Unnoticed

Newborn sepsis is a big problem around the world, especially in countries that don't have a lot of money. It's hard to know how many babies get sick because there aren't enough good tests to find out. This makes it tough to plan how to help them. In many places, doctors don't have the right tools t

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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

Dogs Sniff Out Parkinson's Before Symptoms Show

Dogs have an incredible sense of smell. They can detect things humans can't. This includes diseases like Parkinson's. Scientists found that dogs can smell a change in skin oil linked to Parkinson's. This change happens years before symptoms appear. The study involved two dogs. They were trained to

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Jul 15 2025HEALTH

Your Heart's Daily Dance: How Time Affects Your Ticker

Ever wondered why heart attacks happen more in the morning? It's all about your body's internal clock, or circadian rhythm. This rhythm, controlled by a tiny part of the brain and other body clocks, affects how your heart works throughout the day. During sleep, your heart chills out, thanks to a cal

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Jul 14 2025HEALTH

Driving with a Heart Condition: What Teens Think

Driving is a big deal for teens. It means freedom and responsibility. But what if you have a heart condition? How does that change things? A recent study tried to find out. Teens with heart conditions face unique challenges. They worry about their safety and independence. The study wanted to hear t

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Jul 14 2025HEALTH

What Does Alcohol Really Do to Your Kidneys?

Alcohol is often blamed for many health issues. But what about kidney health? This is a tricky question. Some studies say too much alcohol is bad for your kidneys. Others aren't so sure. The truth is, it's not that simple. First, let's talk about what we know. Drinking a lot of alcohol can cause pr

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Jul 13 2025SCIENCE

Tea Plants and Their Secret Weapon Against Fungi

Scientists have found a special protein in tea plants that helps them fight off a nasty fungus called Colletotrichum camelliae. This fungus causes a disease known as tea anthracnose, which is a big problem for tea growers. The protein, called CsJAZ11, works by teaming up with another protein called

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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

Guns, Stress, and Heart Health: What's the Link?

In Michigan, heart disease is a big deal. It's the top cause of death. But here's something not many people talk about: guns. Not just the guns themselves, but the stress they cause. A recent study dug into this. It looked at how often guns are used in crimes and how that affects heart health in dif

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Jul 13 2025SCIENCE

How Heat Shapes Mosquito Growth in Central India

Mosquitoes, especially the Aedes aegypti, are spreading fast. They carry diseases and love warm weather. Scientists in central India studied how heat affects these mosquitoes. They looked at how temperature changes their growth, survival, and even how they reproduce. The study focused on mosquitoes

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