Invasive strep infections have more than doubled in the U.S., CDC study finds - NBC News

Severe, possibly life-threatening strep infections are rising in the United States.

Your Body Fat May Be Shaped by The Month You Were Conceived - ScienceAlert

The season in which you were conceived could have a surprising impact on how your metabolism works today.

Molecules that fight infection also act on the brain, inducing anxiety or sociability - MIT News

MIT scientists find the protein IL-17 that fights infection also acts on the brain, inducing anxiety or sociability. This adds to evidence that immune molecules can influence behavior during illness.

German research institute launches program to match threatened NIH grants with pharma funders - Fierce Biotech

As scientists across the U.S. face increasing uncertainty due to funding freezes and mass layoffs at health agencies, German research institute BioMed X is stepping in to offer a lifeline. | As scientists across the U.S. face increasing uncertainty due to fun…

Tuberculosis At Joliet West High School: What School Officials Know - Patch

The Joliet West student is getting "appropriate medical treatment and has been advised to stay home until they are no longer contagious."

Antiviral Chewing Gum May Prevent Flu and Herpes Transmission - Inside Precision Medicine

A chewing gum made from lablab beans was effective at neutralizing both influenza and herpes simplex virus (HSV) transmission.

I want to lose 30 pounds and improve my heart health. A dietitian said to eat more, including at breakfast. - Business Insider

A dietitian told a Business Insider reader who shared what she eats most days that eating more food could give her more energy and boost her metabolism.

ADHD Drugs Linked to Heart Effects - Neuroscience News

A large new analysis of 102 clinical trials finds that ADHD medications have overall small effects on blood pressure and heart rate in both children and adults.

Can a traditional African diet help protect against inflammation? - Medical News Today

A modern Western diet, high in processed foods and low in whole plant-based foods, can contribute to chronic inflammation but switching to a traditional African diet, high in fiber and fermented foods, can help fight inflammation.

The Best and the Worst - The Dispatch

The difference between doing the work and destroying things.

Long-Term Meditation May Reduce Stress And Aging, Study Suggests - ScienceAlert

Meditating can help you relax in the short term, but if you stick with it, it might also steel you against the effects of chronic stress and aging, a new study finds.

Does Wordle help? Experts reveal ways keep your brain sharp - The Seattle Times

Researchers are studying ways to stop cognitive decline. They are looking at what people eat, how they live, and who they spend their time with to learn what can affect brain health.

For health and well-being, exercise matters — no matter what you weigh - The Seattle Times

Even with weight loss medications like Ozempic, people still need to eat nutritious foods and partake in physical activity, says columnist Carrie Dennett.

Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how - The Conversation

Alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the US, accounting for tens of thousands of cancer deaths per year.

Being unmarried linked to lower dementia risk - Axios

That might be welcome news for Denverites, who census data shows are unmarried at significantly higher rates than the national average.

The (artificial intelligence) therapist can see you now - NPR

Many AI products claim to deliver mental health therapy, but with little quality control. But new research suggests with the right training, AI can be effective at helping people.