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Argyria: The rare disease that turns people blue

Argyria is caused by a buildup of silver in the body, which discolors the skin.

Live Science (www.livescience.com) • Published 63 hours ago (trending 28 hours ago)

How I learned to stop feeling so lonely

For years, I used my isolation as armor. Until I finally put it down.

The Boston Globe (www.bostonglobe.com) • Published 63 hours ago (trending 28 hours ago)

Study explores link between people's professions and their genetic predisposition to neuropsychiatric traits

Polygenic scores (PGS) are metrics used to estimate the genetic predisposition of people to developing specific mental health conditions, personality traits or diseases. In recent years, these metrics have often been used to investigate the intricate connecti…

Medical Xpress (medicalxpress.com) • Published 60 hours ago (trending 28 hours ago)

This 2,500-year-old Chinese sword looks like "something from the J.R.R. Tolkien universe that has entered the actual historical record"

A 2,500-year-old Chinese sword discovered in 1965 remains razor-sharp and pristine today, seemingly defying the natural laws of decay that typically ravage ancient bronze weapons. The Sword of Goujian, named…

Boing Boing (boingboing.net) • Published 56 hours ago (trending 28 hours ago)

Could green tea help protect against cognitive decline?

Older people who regularly drink green tea have fewer brain lesions are characteristic of dementia than those who do not drink it, a new study from Japan has found.

Medical News Today (www.medicalnewstoday.com) • Published 64 hours ago (trending 30 hours ago)

The Underrated Fruit That Can Help You Poop And Is Heart-Healthy

Certain fruits can help with bowel movements, making you poop easier. Others can aid your heart health. But there's an underrated fruit that can do both.

Healthdigest.com (www.healthdigest.com) • Published 61 hours ago (trending 30 hours ago)

Woman’s ‘Severe’ Hearing Loss Caused by a Tick Stuck in Her Ear

Thankfully, the woman recovered fully once doctors "delicately" removed the creepy-crawly passenger.

Gizmodo.com (gizmodo.com) • Published 60 hours ago (trending 30 hours ago)

How Home Temperature Affects Senior Cognition

A new groundbreaking study highlights the importance of maintaining a specific temperature range in homes to protect the cognitive ability of older adults. Researchers found that seniors had the least attention difficulties when home temperatures are kept bet…

Newsmax (www.newsmax.com) • Published 59 hours ago (trending 30 hours ago)

As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospitals treating people for the flu should test them for avian influenza within 24 hours.

The Washington Post (www.washingtonpost.com) • Published 59 hours ago (trending 30 hours ago)

Why putting your phone down instantly makes you a better parent

I challenged myself to put down my phone and close my laptop when I was with my daughters, and the benefits were immediate.

CNN (www.cnn.com) • Published 58 hours ago (trending 30 hours ago)

Surprise finding sheds light on what causes Huntington's disease, a devastating fatal brain disorder

Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington’s disease, a devastating hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of life. New research shows that a genetic mutation long linked to the fatal condition is harmless for decades before slow…

Associated Press (apnews.com) • Published 58 hours ago (trending 30 hours ago)

Crappy times: Norovirus, at national 10-year high, spikes in SF

Norovirus, a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is spreading fast through San Francisco at twice last year's rates.

Sfstandard.com (sfstandard.com) • Published 3 days ago

Unsweetened coffee associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, study finds

Consuming unsweetened caffeinated coffee is linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and related mortality, while sweetened or artificially sweetened coffee showed no such benefits.

PsyPost (www.psypost.org) • Published 61 hours ago (trending 32 hours ago)

Focused ultrasound shows promise in treating Alzheimer’s by reducing amyloid plaques

A small study found that focused ultrasound safely reduced amyloid plaques and improved neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer’s patients without medication, offering a promising new treatment approach by targeting the brain’s blood-brain barrier.

PsyPost (www.psypost.org) • Published 3 days ago

The oral-brain axis: New study links bacteria in your mouth to mental health symptoms

Researchers found differences in oral bacteria between mentally healthy individuals and those with mental health symptoms, suggesting a connection between oral health and the brain, potentially linked through shared metabolic pathways like tryptophan breakdow…

PsyPost (www.psypost.org) • Published 63 hours ago (trending 34 hours ago)

New Study Reveals Early Fasting Melts Away Abdominal Fat

Intermittent fasting is an effective method for weight loss and enhances cardiovascular health in individuals with obesity. A research team led by the University of Granada (UGR), the Public University of Navarra (UPNA), and the CIBER has demonstrated that in…

SciTechDaily (scitechdaily.com) • Published 61 hours ago (trending 34 hours ago)

9 of the Best Fruits to Eat, According to Nutritionists

While all fruits are good for you, these nine are the best fruits to eat. Learn which are the standouts according to nutrition experts, and how to add them to your meals.

Martha Stewart (www.marthastewart.com) • Published 3 days ago

I Conquered My Insomnia. Here's the Easy Sleep Hack That Puts Me Right to Sleep

Here's the simple sleep tip I use to keep nighttime anxiety at bay.

CNET (www.cnet.com) • Published 3 days ago

Why It Feels Like Everyone in New York is Sick Right Now: Virus Update

The number of people with flu is high, and norovirus is surging.

THE CITY (www.thecity.nyc) • Published 3 days ago

‘Novel approach’ to treating Alzheimer’s disease discovered — it’s a gas

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia — it causes memory loss, confusion, thinking problems and behavioral changes.

New York Post (nypost.com) • Published 63 hours ago (trending 36 hours ago)