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‘One piece of this puzzle’: Pitt-CMU collaboration makes novel discovery about Alzheimer’s disease - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

‘One piece of this puzzle’: Pitt-CMU collaboration makes novel discovery about Alzheimer’s disease - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say - CBS News

Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say - CBS News

A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.

Low Levels of This Vitamin Were Just Linked to Dementia. Are You Getting Enough? - AOL.com

Low Levels of This Vitamin Were Just Linked to Dementia. Are You Getting Enough? - AOL.com

Vitamin B12 was recently linked with dementia in a new study. Doctors explain how much you should be getting, and the major signs that your levels are off.

4th case of 'rabbit fever' reported in New York. Here's what to know - 6abc Philadelphia

4th case of 'rabbit fever' reported in New York. Here's what to know - 6abc Philadelphia

Tularemia is a rare bacterial illness commonly spread by ticks or deer flies.

AI creates first synthetic viruses - Financial Times

AI creates first synthetic viruses - Financial Times

Genomic language model has huge potential to redesign organisms such as bacteria

Measles exposure reported at Universal Studios Hollywood - ABC7 Los Angeles

Measles exposure reported at Universal Studios Hollywood - ABC7 Los Angeles

Health officials say vaccinated persons are likely protected.

Scientists discover ‘skinny gene’ variant that helps some lucky people stay lean - New York Post

Scientists discover ‘skinny gene’ variant that helps some lucky people stay lean - New York Post

This mutation helps them naturally stay lean and drastically decreased their risk for a slew of conditions, including heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Moderna’s mRNA flu shot earns FDA approval after rollercoaster review - Ars Technica

Moderna’s mRNA flu shot earns FDA approval after rollercoaster review - Ars Technica

Moderna's new flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, is approved for all adults ages 50 and up.

The Best Way to Eat Broccoli for Maximum Cancer-Fighting Compounds, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

The Best Way to Eat Broccoli for Maximum Cancer-Fighting Compounds, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

If you’re looking to maximize the cancer-fighting compounds in broccoli, dietitians agree that steamed broccoli is best.