From Popular MechanicsA new paper published in Current Biology describes how a sodium channel inherited from Neanderthals may be responsible for low pain tolerance in modern humans.While the in-depth study is compelling, this theory remains inconclusive.If you have a low tolerance for pain new research suggests you should blame it on our Neanderthal cousins.According to…
Share on PinterestNew research assesses the impact that genetic factors and cardiovascular health have on dementia risk.New research has found that cardiovascular health and genetics can jointly increase the risk of dementia.The research, published in the journal Neurology, suggests that even if someone is genetically predisposed to develop dementia, maintaining good cardiovascular health can help…
Internationally, scientists now have on file the genomes of more than 47,000 different samples of the virus that causes COVID-19 — up from just one in January. Here's a transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (orange) isolated from a patient. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/National Institutes of Health hide caption toggle caption…
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Epinephrine nasal spray works well even if patients sniff while using it, according to an abstract presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. The FDA last year fast-tracked approval of the first nasal epinephrine (neffy). The spray offers patients an alternative to injectable epinephrine pens
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