Monday 25 October 2021

Fuel Cells in Brain Can Also Release Damaging Toxins

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The brain cells that nourish neurons also release toxins that can destroy the very cells they feed, leading to neurodegenerative diseases.



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Why Are Cases of Pancreatic Cancer Rising in Young Women?

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If the current trend continues, researchers say pancreatic cancer among women aged 15 to 34 could grow to 400% of that experienced by men of the same ages by 2040.



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CDC Director Encourages Halloween Trick-or-Treating

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Families can celebrate Halloween this year amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Rochelle Walensky, MD, director of the CDC, said Sunday.



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The No. 1 Cause of Halloween Injuries: Carving the Pumpkin

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says pumpkin carving is the leading cause of injuries associated with Halloween.



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COVID Pandemic May Have Driven a Flu Strain Into Extinction

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One of the four flu strains -- B/Yamagata -- included in annual flu shots appears to have fallen off the radar.



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