Scientists in Switzerland have created a robot the size of a grain of sand that is controlled by magnets and can deliver drugs to a precise location in the human body, a breakthrough aimed at reducin… [+84 chars]

Scientists in Switzerland are pioneering a way to precisely target drugs in the body using tiny devices controlled by magnets, a technique that could one day reduce unintended side effects.

The Washington Post

Robots in your bloodstream could deliver drugs with greater precision - The Washington Post

Philippa RoxbyHealth reporter
Action is needed now to reduce ultra-processed food (UPF) in diets worldwide because of their threat to health, say international experts in a global review of research… [+4557 chars]

It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.

BBC News

Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn - BBC

Minnesota has seen one of the nations sharpest drops in measles herd immunity among kindergartners, falling well below the threshold needed to prevent outbreaks. A rise in nonmedical exemptions, espe… [+1445 chars]

More kids have nonmedical exemptions for the vaccine, especially at private schools.

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Minnesota now has one of the nation’s lowest kindergarten measles vaccination rates - Star Tribune

Its that time of year again when New Jersey hospitals are seeing an increase in admissions associated with COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. 
Since the week ending Oct. 25, hospitalizations associated w… [+6341 chars]

nj.com

A trio of respiratory viruses is sending people to the hospital in N.J. - NJ.com

The U.S. may be entering another rough winter for flu, according to early data.
"The signs are, it could be a big season," says Richard Webby, who studies the flu at St. Jude Children's Research Hos… [+3209 chars]

With a new flu virus variant circulating, scientists fear more sickness this winter. The vaccine may be slightly less effective, but doctors still urge getting one ASAP.

Flu season could be nasty this winter - NPR

Rates of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are surging in Texas, Florida, California, Oregon, and other states and localities across the country.
The outbreaks are fueled by falling vaccinati… [+7406 chars]

New details from health officials suggest the whooping cough surge may be part of a national pattern driven by slipping vaccine coverage and waning immunity, with infants bearing the brunt.

CBS News

Whooping cough cases surge amid falling vaccination rates, waning immunity - CBS News

Reviewed by Dietitian Mandy Enright, M.S., RDN, RYT
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<ul><li>Stable blood sugar is important for a steady supply of energy.
</li><li>Snacks with fiber, protein and healthy fats are a goo… [+5815 chars]

Eatingwell.com

The Best Snack to Buy at Costco for Lower Blood Sugar, According to a Dietitian - AOL.com

Could smoking pot lead people to drink less alcohol?
In an elaborate and provocative experiment, scientists doled out joints and free drinks to see whether this idea sometimes described as "Californ… [+6446 chars]

It's trendy in some circles to replace drinking with consuming cannabis. But can it help people with a drinking problem cut back? Scientists set up a bar in the lab to find out.

Can weed help you drink less? Scientists study how well 'California sober' works - NPR

Google News

“Am I The Jerk For Telling My Roommate It’s Not My Problem If I Trigger Their ED?” - Bored Panda

Researchers led by a team from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel have just discovered a way to destroy harmful 'senescent' cells that accumulate with age and ramp up the kind of tissue dam… [+3389 chars]

Researchers led by a team from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel have just discovered a way to destroy harmful 'senescent' cells that accumulate with age and ramp up the kind of tissue damage and inflammation that slowly brings life to a grinding h…

ScienceAlert

Scientists Have Discovered a Special Type of Immune Cell That Slows Aging - ScienceAlert

Once the clocks have gone back and darkness falls before many of us even leave work, the rhythms of winter can feel heavier shorter days, darker evenings, and often, later dinners. But shifting when … [+6342 chars]

Once the clocks have gone back and darkness falls before many of us even leave work, the rhythms of winter can feel heavier — shorter days, darker evenings, and often, later dinners.

This Is What Time You Should Eat Dinner During Winter - ScienceAlert

Researchers have engineered a biomaterial scaffold that allows cells to form tooth-like structures, a significant step towards regrowing human teeth.

The Times of India

Tooth be told, fillings and implants may soon be a thing of the past - Times of India

Health officials in California are warning residents to take precautions after a case of a notorious disease was confirmed.
What's happening?
Earth.com reported that a resident in South Lake Tahoe … [+2506 chars]

Conditions are changing in a way that creates the ideal conditions for diseases to spread.

Yahoo Entertainment

Scientists issue critical warning after US city confirms case of serious disease spread by fleas: 'It's important that individuals take precautions' - Yahoo

Excessive Vitamin D supplementation can lead to hypercalcemia, straining the kidneys and causing nephrocalcinosis, potentially resulting in acute kidn

How Vitamin D overdose leads to kidney damage: 6 Symptoms to watch out for - The Times of India

Elimination status is lost if the virus spreads continuously for 12 months.

Ars Technica

CDC data confirms US is 2 months away from losing measles elimination status - Ars Technica

Umn.edu

New test promises faster, more accurate Lyme disease diagnosis, researchers say - CIDRAP

A new study has uncovered microscopic abnormalities in the blood of long COVID patients that may help explain the conditions lingering symptoms. These hidden structures, discovered through advanced i… [+4373 chars]

A recent scientific discovery inside the blood of COVID survivors is raising new questions about one of the pandemic’s most persistent medical puzzles.