Shingles vaccine may also offer protection against dementia, studies increasingly show - NBC News
Shingles, a condition triggered by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus in the body, can cause a “war zone” of inflammation in the brain.
Tainted Beef Jerky Caused an Outbreak of Bear Worms - Gizmodo
One person was hospitalized with severe symptoms of a Trichinella infection.
11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat lands on face while he slept - New York Post
“If you get symptomatic rabies infection, it is near universally fatal. But if you get the prevention before symptoms develop, it is near universally successful.”
New colorectal cancer discovery could lead to earlier diagnosis - New York Post
It’s long been suspected that our gut microbiomes are closely linked to colorectal cancer.
People Who Were Stuck In Comas Are Sharing What It Was Actually Like, And I Truly Have No Words - BuzzFeed
"I was in a medically induced coma for six weeks. There were times I was fully conscious, but I couldn't open my eyes, couldn't move a muscle, and couldn't speak. It was terrifying."
She Saved Her Only Birthday Celebration For Her Best Friend—But a Heartless Arrival Left Her Utterly Devastated - TwistedSifter
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Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks - AP News
The next time you get a trophy on a smartphone app, it might not be from a game. Gamification has spread into all kinds of online areas. But its spread into nutrition apps has some researchers worried. Health professionals say the apps can be helpful for peop…
Scientists discover possible link between 9/11 and accelerated aging - Fox News
Researchers found that World Trade Center responders with PTSD showed molecular changes associated with faster biological aging and an increased risk of chronic illness.
6 ways to shift your stress mindset to dial down daily anxiety - The Washington Post
Stress — and how we think about it — may actually help us thrive.