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The common parasite Toxoplasma gondii is spread to people through undercooked pork and occasionally domestic cats. Chronic T. gondii infections are linked to an increased risk of schizophrenia, lowered cognition, and behavioral changes like more risk-taking and aggression. Now, scientists say the parasite might have more insidious health effects than previously suspected. Gizmodo reports new research suggests a link between Toxoplasma gondii infection and an increased risk of gliomas, the most common form of brain cancer. The US sees 24,000 new cases of brain cancer annually, while 11% of Americans over age six carry T. gondii--upwards of 30 million people. So even if the connection is real, the chances of getting brain cancer as a result of chronic T. gondii infection are very low on an individual level.
New research out is looking to bring us closer to understanding how covid-19 can cause brain damage. The study suggests that while the viral infection may not directly reach the brain in most cases... ...It can spark the sort of destructive inflammation that’s seen with other neurological conditions. The research was conducted by U.S. government scientists at the National Institutes of Health. The team studied the brains of 19 people who died after contracting covid-19, says Gizmodo. The researchers found clogged, thinned out, and leaky blood vessels as well as inflammation.
Science Magazine reports increased heat exposure is poised to impact the health of more than 4 billion people by 2100. Prolonged heat exposure can lead to everything from kidney problems to brain damage and organ failure, but a few simple steps can lower the risk. Heatstroke sets in when the body reaches about three degrees higher than the average temperature. Sweating leads to dangerous hydration. So, drink water beyond the point of thirst and immerse your body in water--or at least splash cold water on the skin. If you have to work outdoors, let yourself adapt gradually to the heat by limiting yourself to two hours a day for about a week.
U.S. scientists released a new finding that shows in addition to causing brain abnormalities in developing fetuses, the Zika virus may also damage in adult brain cells.
From J.J. Abrams comes 10 Cloverfield Lane, in theatres March 11th. Director: Dan Trachtenberg Starring: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John ...
From J.J. Abrams comes 10 Cloverfield Lane, in theatres March 11th. Director: Dan Trachtenberg Starring: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John ...
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