Mountain View, CA

The tissue in our body can only hold together if the cells adhere not only to each other, but also to extracellular structures, such as collagen fibres of the connective tissue and the skin. How exactly does this work on a cellular level? Which proteins play which role? New data and findings have now been published by the research teams led by cell biologist Christof Hauck (Konstanz, Germany) and chemist Heiko Möller (Potsdam, Germany) in the open access journal "PLOS Biology". The results of their study could contribute to the further development of medical agents that are already being used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases or prevent heart attacks.

Protein Study Pinpoints How Cellular Adhesion Can Be Flexible Yet Stable

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Second chances and wealth will be September 2024’s main themes. Various zodiac signs will use their energy to get what they desire. Some will have an abundant mindset that will lead them to success. Uranus will enter Taurus early in the month while Ploto will re-enter Capricorn on September 1. Which opportunities does September have in store for your zodiac sign?

Each Zodiac Sign’s Luckiest Day in September

Denver, CO

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

South Carolina State

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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

80% of the world’s population are exposed to excessive or inappropriate use of artificial light outdoors, dubbed light pollution. Light exposure at night can lead to many health problems, including disrupted circadian rhythms and subsequent sleep problems – a known risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers have now found that exposure to light at night could increase the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease, especially in a younger population.

Risk of Alzheimer's Disease Increased by Light Pollution

Rice and spinach are staples for babies’ and young children’s diets, but toxic metals and metalloids found in those foods can cause severe health impacts. In particular, heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, mercury, and metalloid arsenic could delay brain development in babies and young children. In new...

Heavy Metals in Baby Food Could Delay Brain Development

Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower have been found to lower blood pressure, in comparison to root and squash vegetables, in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure. In a randomised, controlled, crossover trial, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found that consuming four serves a...

Broccoli and Kale Are Top Vegetables For Lowering Blood Pressure

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Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Apache Junction, AZ

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Newborn babies have one of three pioneer bacteria in their gut shortly after birth, one of which could be used to develop new personalised infant therapeutic probiotics, researchers show. In the largest study of UK baby microbiomes to date, researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, University College London (UCL), and...

Key Bacteria in Infant Gut Linked to Potential for Tailored Probiotics

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A recent TikTok video has gone viral, highlighting the strict drug policies enforced by Carnival Cruise Line. In the clip, a passenger named Gloria (@coppertoneqt) recounts an incident involving a drug-sniffing dog that detected illicit substances in a fellow traveler's luggage.

Cruise Passenger Warns of Strict Drug Policies: "Carnival is not playing with y’all"

Researchers from Umeå University have identified altered blood protein levels in individuals with severe periodontitis, including reduced EGF and OLR-1 proteins. These findings offer potential biomarkers for predicting and treating the disease. The study also aims to combine genetic and biological markers for more effective treatment strategies. Key Takeaways.

Blood Protein Profiles Linked to Severe Periodontitis

Bats are considered a natural pesticide, widely relied on by farmers as an alternative to chemical pesticides to protect their crops from insects. But since 2006, many bat populations have collapsed in counties in North America due to an invasive fungus found in the caves bats use during the day and throughout winter that causes what is known as White-Nose Syndrome. A new study in Science uses their sudden collapse to explore whether farmers turned to chemical pesticides, and whether doing so impacts human health. It finds that farmers did increase their pesticide use, leading to more than 1,000 infant deaths.

Researchers Make an Astonishing Link Between a Bat Disease, Pesticides and a Rise in US Infant Deaths

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have used artificial intelligence to identify drug targets based on mapping regulatory networks in patient tumors. The study, published Sept. 4 in Cell Systems, experimentally identified and validated four drug candidates for neuroendocrine, liver and renal cancers, which have a dismal prognosis with current therapeutic options.

AI Identifies Novel Cancer Drug Targets

Colorado State

Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: Overdoses common here

Florida State

Gainesville, FL

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Big changes are coming to Florida’s home improvement scene as LL Flooring, the company once known as Lumber Liquidators, is shutting down five of its stores across the state. This isn’t just a Florida issue—LL Flooring is going through a massive restructuring nationwide after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which will affect 94 stores in 31 states.

A home improvement store chain to shut down 5 locations in Florida due to bankruptcy issues

Women with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy may experience long-term weight gain and heart problems later in life, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. . PFAS are manmade chemicals found in food packaging, cookware, clothes, drinking water, personal...

PFAS Exposure During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Obesity and Heart Disease Later in Life

Today, the energy of the day is sending positive vibes to everyone who makes themselves aware of it. However, the cosmos align in favor of three powerful zodiac signs in a way that gives them a boost. Aries, Cancer, and Sagittarius, you are in luck. The energy of the season is filled with opportunities for growth and success. Whether it is personal goals, career achievements, or emotional satisfaction, these three signs are on the brink of seeing their dreams start moving in a direction toward coming true.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True | September 7, 2024

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A Method for Finding Novel Antibiotics From Marine Microbes Developed

SMIRC, a novel technique developed by Alexander Chase and colleagues, captures and analyzes microbial compounds directly from the ocean, bypassing the need for lab culturing. This...

A Method for Finding Novel Antibiotics From Marine Microbes Developed

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