Columbus, OH

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Spoon-shaped nails and a swollen, smooth tongue are unusual signs of iron deficiency. Learn more about the other odd signs of low iron levels.

7 Weird Signs of Iron Deficiency

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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When it comes to maintaining optimal health, supplements can often be a great addition to your diet. However, it’s important to exercise caution; some supplements may pose significant risks. While supplements are often marketed as natural and beneficial, excessive or improper use can lead to serious health consequences. This is oftentimes especially true when it comes to the health of your liver and kidneys.

6 Unexpected Supplements That May Actually Be Leading To Kidney & Liver Damage, According To Experts: Green Tea Extract & More

Being a health writer, I have a good grasp of how our immune system works. I’ve written about it often, including how to know if your immune system isn’t working properly, how to slow immune system aging and how inflammation can turn your immune system harmful. And when...

Boost your cancer-killing white blood cells in 30 minutes

Interesting Engineering

Patients experienced a significant reduction in pain, improved their quality of life, and even showed signs of cartilage regrowth.

Stem cell shot reverses osteoarthritis, repairs knee cartilage, cuts pain by 58%

Imagine tiny fists punching their way through your body. For some cancer patients, this may be the reality. Melanoma cells can mechanically tunnel their way through tissue using fleshy membrane protrusions without the need for chemicals that chew up the environment, researchers report June 12 in Developmental Cell. Cells have...

Some melanoma cancer cells may punch their way through the body

The US Sun

A SINGLE-dose nasal spray treatment could 'wash away' build ups of toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease from brain cells and improve memory, scientists say. The study - performed on mice - paves the way for new treatments against Alzheimer's and dementia, researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch said.

Single-dose nasal spray ‘washes the brain’ of toxic Alzheimer’s proteins – paving the way for breakthrough treatment

You’ve probably already heard of the ‘gut-brain axis’. It’s the biochemical signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and your central nervous system, which has already been associated with bowel disease and dementia, as well as GERD and chronic headaches. It’s also why a good night’s sleep...

7 GI conditions linked with brain aneurysm

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Lymph nodules might sound like a complex term, but they play a crucial role in keeping our bodies healthy. These small, bean-shaped structures are part of the immune system, acting as filters for harmful substances. Found throughout the body, they help fight infections by trapping viruses, bacteria, and other invaders. But what exactly are lymph nodules, and why are they so important? Lymph nodules are clusters of lymphatic tissue that produce lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell essential for immune responses. They are different from lymph nodes, which are larger and more structured. Understanding these tiny defenders can give us a better appreciation of how our bodies stay protected from diseases. Ready to learn more? Here are 29 fascinating facts about lymph nodules that will help you understand their significance.

29 Facts About Lymph Nodules

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Arteries are blood vessels in the body that carry blood away from the heart and throughout the body. There are two types of arteries: systemic arteries and pulmonary arteries. Systemic arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from the left side of the heart to the body by way of the body's largest artery, the aorta. Pulmonary arteries carry oxygen-depleted blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs.

Arteries in the Body: What Are Their Functions?

Researchers have discovered a new pathway used by cancer cells to infiltrate the brain and developed a promising therapy that targets this pathway with CAR T cells. Their study showed significant preclinical success in increasing survival and eradicating tumors in animal models of glioblastoma and other brain cancers. A team...

Brain Cancer Breakthrough: New Therapy Destroys Glioblastoma in Recently Unveiled Pathway

A TYPE of bacteria that causes dental plaque can make certain cancers "melt" and almost completely disappear, scientists have discovered. Scientists were "brutally surprised" to find that Fusobacterium appears to have the ability to kill up to 99 per cent of certain cancers. People whose head and neck cancers had...

Common bacteria in the mouth can ‘melt up to 99% of cancer cells’ and could lead to new treatments

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Clinic researchers have made a significant discovery about how the gut microbiome interacts with cells to cause cardiovascular disease. The Nature Communications study found phenylacetylglutamine (PAG), produced by gut bacteria as a waste product, then absorbed and formed in the liver, interacts with previously undiscovered locations on beta-2 adrenergic receptors on heart cells once it enters the circulation.

Gut microbial pathway identified as target for improved heart disease treatment

New Orleans, LA

Cancer Health

The Biden-Harris administration announced $150 million in research grants for the Cancer Moonshot initiative. Specifically, the funding will support eight research teams developing innovative ways to better surgically remove tumors. “For the nearly two million Americans who are newly diagnosed with solid tumor cancers each year, surgical removal is often...

Biden Directs $150M in Research Grants to Cancer Moonshot

Scientists from Mayo Clinic and Yale University used organoids, or mini-brain models, to study the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They discovered an imbalance in excitatory cortical neurons, which are crucial for brain communication and function. By analyzing gene expression in these neurons, they identified changes in transcription factors that may underlie ASD. The research highlights the potential of using organoids to understand brain disorders and possibly prevent ASD through prenatal genetic testing.

Unlocking Autism: Mayo Clinic’s “Mini-Brain” Study Reveals Key Insights

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Medically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MDMedically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MDLeukemia and lymphoma are two common types of blood cancers. Leukemia affects the white blood cells (WBCs) that fight infection, while lymphoma develops in the lymphatic system and also affects certain white blood cells. Leukemia causes cancer cells to circulate in the bloodstream, and lymphoma causes cancer cells to bind together and form tumors. Symptoms of both cancers are very similar, but key differences include who is affected and how these conditions are diagnosed.Symptoms of Leukemia and LymphomaSymptoms of leukemia and lymphoma tend to look very similar. Generally, both conditions affect...

What's the Difference Between Leukemia and Lymphoma?

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“Black Hole” Formed by Aging Cells Hobbles Key Immune Organ’s Function and Regeneration

Scientists hoping to discover better ways to boost immune function — which could lengthen our healthspan and protect immunocompromised patients — may have a new target,...

“Black Hole” Formed by Aging Cells Hobbles Key Immune Organ’s Function and Regeneration

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