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Just one small serving of ultra-processed food a day linked to higher disease risk, major study finds - foxnews.com

Just one small serving of ultra-processed food a day linked to higher disease risk, major study finds - foxnews.com

A study of nearly 8.8 million adults links every extra 100 grams of ultra-processed foods daily to higher risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

RFK Jr.'s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access - Ars Technica

RFK Jr.'s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access - Ars Technica

US health deptartment said it wants to ensure the vaccine orders are "appropriate."

CDC reports first measles death amid confusion over Pennsylvania cases - NBC News

CDC reports first measles death amid confusion over Pennsylvania cases - NBC News

The agency previously declined to recognize four measles-associated deaths the Pennsylvania Health Department reported over the last month.

Landmark map of human brain’s gene activity holds clues to Alzheimer’s disease and more - Nature

Landmark map of human brain’s gene activity holds clues to Alzheimer’s disease and more - Nature

The atlas of gene expression in the prefrontal cortex was created using samples from almost 1,500 donors of all ages — from infants to centenarians.

The anthropogenic fingerprint on emerging infectious diseases - Nature

The anthropogenic fingerprint on emerging infectious diseases - Nature

Emerging infectious disease outbreak risks are ubiquitous worldwide, and highest in landscapes where people, livestock and fragmented natural ecosystems coexist, but detection and data on outbreaks are currently limited by&n…

Strokes aren’t just an issue for older adults. What you can do to prevent risks - CNN

Strokes aren’t just an issue for older adults. What you can do to prevent risks - CNN

Stroke rates among young adults have nearly doubled in three decades. Experts say early attention to cardiovascular health could help reduce the risk.

Health officials report 43 new measles cases in Pennsylvania since Monday; state total now topping 800 - 6abc Philadelphia

Health officials report 43 new measles cases in Pennsylvania since Monday; state total now topping 800 - 6abc Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 43 new measles cases in the state since Monday.

Contrary to some reports, you don’t have two brains - Ars Technica

Contrary to some reports, you don’t have two brains - Ars Technica

A bad press release makes a good excuse to look at how developmental biology works.

Outbreak of gross medieval disease sends six people to hospital in LA neighborhood - nypost.com

Outbreak of gross medieval disease sends six people to hospital in LA neighborhood - nypost.com

Health officials believe fleas are the key source of exposure in the latest outbreak.