by John McMillan | Aug 22, 2025 | Disease, Health
Ian A. Wright, Western Sydney University One of the world’s most dangerous water-borne microorganisms, commonly called a “brain-eating amoeba”, has recently been detected in two drinking water supplies in south-west Queensland. Both affected towns are about 750...
by John McMillan | Aug 22, 2025 | Medical Research, Neuroscience
Nancy L. Weaver, Saint Louis University A friend offhandedly told me recently, “It’s so easy to get my daughter to behave after her birthday – there are so many new toys to take away when she’s bad!” While there is certainly an appeal to such a powerful parenting...
by John McMillan | Aug 22, 2025 | COVID-19
Dr. Philp McMillan, John McMillan The patient was scheduled for a routine PET scan to investigate early signs of dementia when an unexpected coincidence changed science. The day before his brain imaging appointment, he received a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination. When...
by John McMillan | Aug 15, 2025 | Aging, Health
Karin Modig, Karolinska Institutet Humans may be living longer on average these days, but, even so, only a fraction of us will live to see our 100th birthday. Yet the reasons why only a select few will become centenarians still remains a mystery to scientists. But the...
by John McMillan | Aug 15, 2025 | Health
Primrose Freestone, University of Leicester Air conditioning can feel heaven-sent on hot summer days. It keeps temperatures comfortable and controls humidity, making indoor environments tolerable even on the most brutally warm days. But some people avoid using air...
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