In 2015, Nikki Schultek was at her best: A young mother of two sons, she had just finished a half marathon. Then a mysterious illness struck. Her previously well-controlled asthma grew worse. Over the next few months, she experienced chronic pain, digestive issues, and heart rhythm disturbances. Then came “the final nail in the coffin”: […]
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Dopamine (red) approaches one of its receptors (blue) Juan Gartner/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/ALAMY It is widely believed that the hormone and neurotransmitter dopamine is the driving force behind the placebo effect’s pain relief, but in fact it may play little or no role in the phenomenon. The placebo effect is when someone’s medical symptoms are alleviated
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Drawings by children participating in the Animal Pen Pal Program Courtesy of YAPS and Anne Gillespie Seriously ill children and teens appear to gain emotional benefits from exchanging letters with cats and dogs with cancer. The Interspecies Pen Pal Program connects young people facing cancer and blood disorders with animals facing similar challenges, with the
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Covid-19 variant XEC may be more transmissible than previous variants Jarun Ontakrai/Shutterstock A new covid-19 variant called XEC has begun to spread around the world, primarily in Europe. Early evidence suggests it may spread more easily than past variants, but public health experts say the new variant is so similar to past variants that existing
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Researchers evaluate the effectiveness of 17 migraine drugs fizkes/Shutterstock An underused drug appears to be more effective than newer, more expensive medications in treating migraine-related symptoms, according to a comprehensive review of clinical trials. Although triptans were designed specifically to treat migraines, they are used in less than 22% of migraine cases. exclude Their use,
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On December 31, 2019, the South China Seafood Market in Wuhan, China Imaginechina Ltd./Alamy Analysis of genetic samples collected from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China, found that some of the wild animals sold there were the most likely source of the virus that sparked the coronavirus pandemic. While bats are thought to be
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With more than 230 school shootings in the United States over the past decade, live-fire drills have become a regular part of student life. Now, technology developed to protect soldiers in war is being incorporated into everyday items that kids take to school. At a recent education trade show, a booth set up between those
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Martin Parr/Magnum Photos It ruins many a sleep and, no doubt, many a relationship. Trying to sleep next to a snoring partner is just that: an effort. Once the engine starts, there are few countermeasures other than shoving, earplugs, and the patience of a saint. That’s the thing about snoring: Many of us think of
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Some microorganisms are becoming more resistant to our antibiotics Istok Photos Globally, deaths directly attributable to infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria are forecast to increase to 1.91 million per year by 2050, up from a record 1.27 million per year in 2019. Overall, antibiotic resistance is expected to cause 39 million deaths between now and 2050,
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Loneliness linked to multiple health conditions Marc Bruxelle RF / Alamy The idea that loneliness can lead to certain health problems is now being questioned. Loneliness and It can lead to a range of negative physical health consequences, including an increased risk of premature death, and it may be linked to many of the diseases
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