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We love old homes for their charm and craftsmanship — but rarely do we talk about what’s hidden inside them. Many houses built before the 1980s are filled with toxic ...
New research shows newborns have high levels of tau protein – linked to Alzheimer’s – without harmful effects, offering clues for future treatments.
Buyer Beware! Experts warn about dangers of black market weight loss meds by: Zaneta Lowe Posted: Jun 23, 2025 / 08:00 PM CDT Updated: Jun 24, 2025 / 08:45 AM CDT MEMPHIS, Tenn.
Each year, about 3,500 people swallow what are known as button batteries. Many of them are small children under the age of 5. They're shiny and tiny so kids just put it in their mouths and swallow ...
For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat, Stephanie Sy speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University.
The proliferating use of cannabis — particularly the more powerful varieties — is not the financial and social panacea some claim.
We lay out some of these areas in the book: engaging in war prevention as opposed to war preparation, particularly regarding Taiwan and its security, working with China on climate change and ...
Tau, the elderly lion at San Antonio Zoo, was euthanized for health reasons after years of inspiring visitors and caretaking his family.
Flashes of lightning and rumbles of thunder are common in Southwest Florida; however, many people ignore the dangers associated with them.
A readily available sleep aid has been shown to have a surprising side effect on brain health, seemingly protecting the organ from the buildup of the tau protein – a key biomarker in the ...
Mouse models treated with the sleep aid lemborexant had less brain damage compared to controls and mice that received a different sleep drug.
A Recreational Water Watch has been issued for Lake Hartwell after harmful algae was detected in the water.