Broadband Company's Contractor Severs Flagler Beach's Main Water Line on SR100, Cutting Off City's Supply - FlaglerLive

A contractor laying down broadband cables for Metronet, the Evansville, Ind.-based high-speed internet company, struck Flagler Beach's main water line on State Road 100 late this morning, cutting off supply to the city.

Superbug can digest medical plastic, making it even more dangerous - Phys.org

A dangerous hospital superbug has been found to digest plastic—specifically the kind used in some sutures, stents and implants inside the human body. Microbiologists at Brunel University of London show the bacteria can feed on plastic to survive, potentially …

Wim Hof method shows significant benefits for MS patients: Study - Multiple Sclerosis News Today

A holistic 12-week therapy program based on the Wim Hof method was seen to help ease cognitive fatigue and other MS symptoms in a pilot study.

After the apocalypse: Urban and near-urban farming may be enough to sustain mid-size cities - Phys.org

A new study suggests that, in the case of global catastrophe, urban agriculture alone could sustain only about one fifth of the population of a temperate, median-sized city, but the whole city could be fed by also farming land within a short distance of the u…

Largest study of lipoprotein(a) links any elevation to increased cardiovascular risk - Medical Xpress

The Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization focused on the role of lipids in cardiovascular disease and prevention, today announced results from the largest study ever conducted of people living with cardiovascular disease who ha…

This Simple Habit in Your 40s and 50s Could Delay Alzheimer’s - SciTechDaily

Adhering to WHO physical activity guidelines is linked to reduced buildup of beta-amyloid, a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Increasing physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 may significantly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s di…

This Brain Disease Terrified Canada. A New Study Claims It Never Existed - Gizmodo

Neurologists reexamined over two dozen cases identified as part of a unknown brain disease cluster in New Brunswick.

South Carolina Abortion Ban Forced Woman to Carry Fetus With No Heartbeat for Weeks - Common Dreams

Elisabeth Weber's heartbreaking experience of being denied standard miscarriage care under South Carolina's abortion ban highlights the devastating impact of restrictive laws on women's health.

This Device Could Spot Diabetes Before It Starts, No Needles Required - SciTechDaily

Continuous glucose monitoring provides a new, less invasive method for evaluating diabetes risk. Fluctuations in blood glucose are more than just daily energy swings—they may hold the key to identifying diabetes risk earlier and more easily, without the need …

How everyday beauty products could pose a toxic health threat - The Washington Post

Formaldehyde, and preservatives that release the chemical, can be found in a variety of personal care products such as lotion, body wash and face cream.

Sedgwick County confirms measles case in unvaccinated child. It’s the first since 2017 - Wichita Eagle

Sedgwick County reports first measles case since 2017 in unvaccinated child between 5 & 10. Health officials working to trace exposure and contact others.

Natural short sleepers have a genetic mutation, finds new study - Medical Xpress

Not everyone needs 8 hours of sleep to function properly. Some people can feel well-rested and show no negative effects of sleep deprivation, even after just 4 hours of sleep, which is likely the result of a genetic mutation.

A 20-cent 'wonder drug' is being studied as a colon cancer-stopping supplement, and it looks promising - Business Insider

Metformin is a go-to diabetes drug, and researchers are looking at whether it can be used as a cancer-stopping supplement, too.

Scientists shed new light on the mysterious memory-altering power of sleep - PsyPost

Scientists found that sleep plays an active role in transforming how memories are stored. After an immersive experience, participants remembered the order of events better after sleeping, suggesting the brain prioritizes storylines over details during deep sl…

The #1 Food You Should Limit to Reduce Stroke Risk, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

Added sugars can increase stroke risk by increasing inflammation, blood sugar and more. Learn why, plus dietitian-approved stroke prevention tips.

Northern Vermont Is a Hot Spot for a Rare Fungal Infection - Seven Days

Blastomycosis, a fungal disease, has been cropping up around the Green Mountain State, particularly in three northern counties.