Scientists announced they have found a mutation in the COVID-19 virus that plays a role in its capacity to infect a person’s central nervous system and brain. buff.ly/4glmmHz

Beleaguered meat company Boar’s Head said Friday that it will shut down a Virginia plant that has been linked to a deadly outbreak of listeria and a nationwide recall of its products. buff.ly/4gDSQNF

Researchers have used more than 5,000 pictures of tongues to train an AI algorithm in a traditional technique of disease diagnosis. buff.ly/4daCs3Y

"So if you want to change in your life, it really does start with attention. “Minding your business” will deliver greater self control. And self control, in my estimation, is the key to thriving in this world of temptation." buff.ly/3ZqCWjs

The hot debate over the origin of the COVID-19 virus has persisted for four years. How can we reconcile countervailing views? buff.ly/4efkBdg

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Prolonged use of electronic devices can lead to shoulder and neck pain—proper techniques and exercises can help protect the cervical spine. buff.ly/4emrDgn

Often used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, antibiotics may be causing the very condition they are trying to heal. buff.ly/3MNcxVw

Scientists have discovered that strength training activates a crucial cellular cleaning process that could potentially help find new treatments for heart disease, and cancer, and even keep astronauts fit in space. buff.ly/4d51NfJ

Scientists have found a potential ally in the fight against breast cancer: Manuka honey. The recent study showed it reduced tumor growth by 84% in mouse models. 😮 buff.ly/3XuKora

A case of whooping cough resulted in the cancellation of a college football game between South Dakota and Portland State on Saturday, officials said. buff.ly/3MISeIK

More than one third of women in Australia and New Zealand achieved a live birth from a complete in vitro fertilisation (IVF) cycle in 2022, new research by the University of New Wales Wales (UNSW) shows. buff.ly/3N7QsRL

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A new study from Brazil reveals that microplastics might enter the human brain through the nose, with unknown impact on brain function. 😧 buff.ly/3ZrWeVC

Researchers have developed a new automated tool to screen malnutrition in aged care patients. “It calculates the predicted probability of malnutrition using a formula from which a threshold value is applied as either malnourished or not-malnourished,” the researchers said.

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The FDA approved a new monthly injectable drug that may benefit people with moderate to severe eczema. buff.ly/3XLKewR

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A UK survey found that over 20 percent of primary care physicians use AI for diagnosis and treatment, but the authors warn it may risk patient data and provide inaccurate information. buff.ly/4daSaMv