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Gene mutation may explain why some don’t get sick from COVID-19

People who contract COVID-19 but never develop symptoms — the so-called super dodgers — may have a genetic ace up their sleeve. They’re more than twice as likely as those who become symptomatic to carry a specific gene variation that helps them obliterate the virus, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on July 19, 2023

The Painful Legacy of ‘Law and Order’ Treatment of Addiction in Jail

JASPER, Ala. — Megan Dunn, who has struggled with addiction since her teens, points to the moment her life went “deeply downhill.” After dropping out of high school, she gave birth at age 19 to a son she named Preston. Six weeks later, Dunn said, he died of sudden infant death syndrome. “From then on, […]

Published on July 19, 2023

Espresso can prevent Alzheimer’s protein clumping in lab tests

Just like how espresso provides a powerful kickstart to the day, it may also have a surprising power against Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have discovered that espresso compounds can actually interfere with the clumping process of tau proteins, which is thought to be a key factor in the development of Alzheimer’s. This exciting preliminary finding came […]

Published on July 19, 2023