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Tubulin prevents toxic protein clumps in the brain, fighting back against neurodegeneration - Medical Xpress
health 2026/03/06 22:20:01

Tubulin prevents toxic protein clumps in the brain, fighting back against neurodegeneration - Medical Xpress

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a potential new strategy to fight back against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, conditions that are linked to the toxic accumulation of Tau and alpha synuclein protein clumps in the brain. The tea…

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‘It’s not a mild virus, it’s a severe illness,’ Utah health officials warn as measles cases keep climbing - The Salt Lake Tribune
health 2026/03/06 21:49:25

‘It’s not a mild virus, it’s a severe illness,’ Utah health officials warn as measles cases keep climbing - The Salt Lake Tribune

Measles cases continue to climb across Utah, with more than 350 infections reported since June. Health officials say many underestimate how severe the virus can be.

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70-Year-Old Drug Could Stop Epilepsy Seizures - Neuroscience News
health 2026/03/06 21:16:18

70-Year-Old Drug Could Stop Epilepsy Seizures - Neuroscience News

Researchers identify prochlorperazine as a potential new treatment for temporal lobe epilepsy by restoring the KCC2 chloride pump in neurons.

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Living at High Altitude May Have a Surprising Impact on Diabetes Risk - ScienceAlert
health 2026/03/06 21:03:48

Living at High Altitude May Have a Surprising Impact on Diabetes Risk - ScienceAlert

Research has shown that living at higher altitudes lowers your risk of developing diabetes, but scientists haven’t been able to pin down why that is – until now.

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Highly contagious virus with no treatment spreading rapidly through western state - Fox News
health 2026/03/06 20:45:09

Highly contagious virus with no treatment spreading rapidly through western state - Fox News

A highly contagious respiratory virus, HMPV, is spreading on the West Coast and beyond. Experts warn of symptoms, severe risks and how to protect yourself.

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Measles is 'worse than expected' in Utah, officials say - NBC News
health 2026/03/06 20:42:06

Measles is 'worse than expected' in Utah, officials say - NBC News

In southern Utah, a measles outbreak that’s been simmering since last summer is showing signs of wider spread.

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