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Unlocking the Mystery of Memory
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Unlocking the Mystery of Memory: Study Shows How the Brain Filters Experiences

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02.04.2024 07:01
Memory has always been an enigmatic aspect of the human mind. We often vividly remember distant events while struggling to recall what happened just yesterday. A recent study, featured in Science, sheds light on this phenomenon, explaining how our brains select certain experiences to be stored in long-term memory while allowing others to fade. Researchers conducting experiments with mice
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Alarming Increase in Dengue Cases Across Latin America Calls for Immediate Action
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Alarming Increase in Dengue Cases Across Latin America Calls for Immediate Action

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02.04.2024 06:56
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has raised an alarm over the unprecedented rise in dengue fever cases across Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasizing the urgent need for preventive strategies against the mosquito-borne disease. PAHO's Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, revealed in a recent media briefing that as of late March, over 3.5 million dengue cases and more than 1,000
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Heightened Alert on Secondhand Vapor from E-Cigarettes and Its Impact on Children
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Heightened Alert on Secondhand Vapor from E-Cigarettes and Its Impact on Children

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01.04.2024 15:12
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed a concerning trend: an increase in bacterial infections linked to meningococcal disease in the U.S. Meningococcal disease is a bacterial illness, mainly caused by Neisseria meningitidis. This infection can result in severe health issues, including meningitis, which affects the brain and spinal cord lining, as well as the
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Rise in Meningococcal Disease Cases
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Rise in Meningococcal Disease Cases: CDC Alerts Health Care Providers

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01.04.2024 14:58
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently alerted health care professionals about an increase in cases of meningococcal disease, a serious bacterial infection, in the United States. Caused by the Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, meningococcal disease can lead to severe health issues, including fatal infections. The disease can manifest as meningitis, affecting the brain and
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Rising STI Rates Among Older Adults
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Rising STI Rates Among Older Adults Alarm Health Experts

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30.03.2024 09:26
There's a notable increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adults aged 55 and older in the U.S. Data from the CDC shows that rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in this age group more than doubled from 2012 to 2022. Particularly, syphilis cases saw a seven-fold increase, gonorrhea nearly five times, and chlamydia more than tripled in this decade. Upcoming research
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Measles Cases in the U.S. Exceed Last Year's Count
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Measles Cases in the U.S. Exceed Last Year’s Count

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30.03.2024 09:16
The U.S. has witnessed a surge in measles cases in recent months, surpassing the 2023 total with 64 confirmed cases across 17 states, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This increase is attributed partly to outbreaks in various locations, including a migrant shelter in Chicago, a school in Florida, and a hospital in Philadelphia. Many of the cases this year are
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Rapid Test to Prevent Chemo Overdose Underused
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Rapid Test to Prevent Chemo Overdose Underused, Despite Risks

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30.03.2024 09:11
In 2021, Carol Rosen, a 70-year-old retired schoolteacher, died painfully weeks after a standard metastatic breast cancer treatment. Rosen suffered severe reactions to a chemotherapy drug due to an enzyme deficiency, an issue affecting many cancer patients. Each year, over 275,000 U.S. cancer patients receive fluorouracil (5-FU) or its pill form, capecitabine. Without the enzyme to metabolize
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realistic illustration of Hypertension
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Hypertension

Dr. Cheng Han Chen
Dr. Cheng Han Chen
29.03.2024 22:35
Introduction What is Hypertension? Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition where this force is consistently too high. It is a major global health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. Why is it Important to Know About Hypertension? Hypertension is often
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An abstract illustration of Longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson dies after giving birth
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Former Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader Krystal Anderson Passes Away Post-Childbirth

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29.03.2024 07:55
Krystal “Krissy” Anderson, known for her tenure as a Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader and her role as a yoga instructor, has passed away at the age of 40. The Chiefs Cheer team announced her passing on their Instagram, paying tribute to her legacy. Anderson's obituary revealed that she died unexpectedly on March 20, shortly after the birth of her daughter, Charlotte Willow Anderson, who was
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Fentanyl Drives a Fourfold Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths Over Two Decades

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28.03.2024 16:46
The rate of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. has quadrupled since 2002, with fentanyl playing a major role in this increase. Experts attribute this surge to the contamination of illegal cocaine supplies with fentanyl. In 2022, drug overdose fatalities approached 108,000, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In that year, unintentional injuries, including drug
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