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health8 days ago•11 min saved

DC Deploys 600,000 Sterile Male Mosquitoes to Curb Biting Pests

About 600,000 Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes are being released around Washington, DC through September to reduce the invasive Asian tiger mosquito, which can spread diseases like West Nile, dengue, Zika and chikungunya. The sterile males mate with biting females, rendering their eggs infertile, which gradually lowers the population. The released mosquitoes don’t bite humans, and this biocontrol program is part of a broader global effort to manage mosquito-borne diseases.

via The Independent|

#biopesticide #diseases #health

health11 days ago•23 min saved

Scratch that itch at your own risk, science explains why

Researchers used mice to uncover why scratching bug bites feels satisfying but often makes the irritation worse. By applying irritants to the mice and using cones to prevent scratching, scientists observed more swelling and immune-cell activity when scratching occurred, while keeping the itch un-scratched led to milder inflammation. The work helps explain the itch-scratch cycle and why the initial relief from scratching is temporary and potentially harmful.

via New York Post|

#diseases #health #mosquitoes

science6 months ago•10 min saved

Autopsy Studies Challenge Old Age as a Cause of Death

Autopsy studies across species reveal that most deaths attributed to 'old age' are actually caused by specific diseases like heart disease and cancer, challenging the traditional view of aging. Research also shows that interventions thought to slow aging often just delay disease onset rather than alter the aging process itself, and tools like DNA age tests measure correlation, not causation. The authors argue for more rigorous, comprehensive studies to truly understand and measure aging, emphasizing that current frameworks may be built on flawed assumptions.

via Study Finds|

#aging #autopsy-studies #biological-age-tests

health6 months ago•2 min saved

Experts Warn of Rising Threat from 'Deadliest Animal on the Planet'

Warmer and wetter weather due to climate change is increasing mosquito populations and altering their behavior, leading to longer mosquito seasons and the emergence of hybrid species that spread deadly diseases like West Nile Virus, raising significant public health concerns.

via Yahoo|

#climate-change #diseases #health

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Mississippi Monkey Escape After Truck Crash

A woman in Mississippi shot and killed a monkey that escaped from an overturned truck, fearing for her children's safety and due to concerns about disease, while other monkeys remain at large and are being searched for by wildlife authorities.

via The Guardian|

#animal-rescue #diseases #mississippi

health8 months ago•9 min saved

Florida Moves to End Decades of Childhood Vaccination Mandates

Florida is moving to end nearly 50 years of childhood vaccination mandates, supported by Governor DeSantis and Surgeon General Ladapo, amid concerns about disease resurgence and silence from health officials and pediatricians. This decision risks increasing outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles, hepatitis, and polio, with experts warning of potential public health crises, while critics argue it undermines scientific consensus and public safety.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#diseases #florida #health

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Multiple Lab Monkeys Escape After Truck Crash on Highway

A truck carrying rhesus monkeys overturned on a Mississippi highway, leading to the escape of most monkeys, with only one killed; the monkeys, housed at Tulane University but not owned by it, were reported to be aggressive and potentially carrying diseases, though university officials stated they had not been exposed to infectious agents.

via Syracuse.com|

#diseases #escape #mississippi

health8 months ago•9 min saved

Florida's Vaccine Policy Shift Sparks Debate Over Childhood Immunization

Florida plans to end nearly 50 years of childhood vaccination mandates, sparking concerns among health officials and experts about potential resurgence of preventable diseases like measles, polio, and meningitis, amid political and social debates over parental choice and public health safety.

via KFF Health News|

#diseases #florida #health

history8 months ago•3 min saved

DNA analysis uncovers diseases that doomed Napoleon's army

Scientists analyzed ancient DNA from soldiers of Napoleon's 1812 Russian campaign and found traces of pathogens causing paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever, suggesting infectious diseases significantly contributed to the disastrous retreat and defeat.

via Science Daily|

#1812retreat #ancientdna #diseases

history8 months ago•2 min saved

DNA analysis uncovers diseases that doomed Napoleon's army

DNA analysis of soldiers' teeth from Napoleon's 1812 Russian campaign revealed that diseases like paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever, rather than just typhus, significantly contributed to the high death toll of the retreating army, highlighting the impact of poor sanitary conditions and infectious diseases on historical military outcomes.

via NBC News|

#diseases #dna-analysis #history

history8 months ago•8 min saved

DNA analysis uncovers hidden diseases that doomed Napoleon’s Russian army

DNA analysis of soldiers from Napoleon's 1812 army reveals multiple infectious diseases, including previously undetected bacteria, contributing to their demise, highlighting advances in ancient DNA technology and understanding of historical events.

via WVTM|

#1812-army #diseases #dna-analysis

history8 months ago•8 min saved

DNA analysis uncovers hidden diseases that doomed Napoleon’s Russian army

via WMTW|

#1812-army #diseases #dna-analysis

history8 months ago•4 min saved

DNA analysis uncovers disease causes of Napoleon's 1812 army demise

Scientists analyzed DNA from soldiers' teeth from Napoleon's 1812 Russian retreat and found that, besides cold and starvation, diseases like paratyphoid and relapsing fever contributed to the soldiers' deaths, challenging previous beliefs that typhus and trench fever were the main causes.

via Live Science|

#1812-retreat #diseases #dna-analysis

health8 months ago•9 min saved

Florida's Move to End Childhood Vaccination Mandates Sparks Medical Debate

Florida plans to end nearly 50 years of childhood vaccination mandates under Governor DeSantis and Surgeon General Ladapo, raising concerns among health officials and doctors about potential outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles, hepatitis, and polio, amid a broader political debate on vaccine policies and individual rights.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#diseases #florida #health

environment8 months ago•5 min saved

Infectious Diseases Threaten Deer and Rural Economies in the US

In Ohio and the Midwest, infectious diseases like chronic wasting disease and epizootic hemorrhagic disease are causing significant deer mortality, threatening local economies dependent on hunting tourism and raising concerns about environmental and public health impacts, although the broader deer population remains resilient.

via The Guardian|

#deer #diseases #economic-impact