A nationwide recall of chicken fettuccine alfredo sold at Kroger and Walmart is now underway after federal health agencies connected the ready-to-eat products to a deadly Listeria outbreak. Since last August, there have been three deaths and one pregnancy loss connected to the outbreak. The products may still be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers, so…
When and how you nap during the day may affect your risk of death, according to a new study abstract published in the journal Sleep. Using data from wearable activity trackers, researchers found that nap length and timing were linked to increased mortality among older adults. The study hasn’t yet been peer reviewed. But it’s…
A new study has found that herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1)—the common virus behind cold sores—may be linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The report, published in BMJ Open on May 20, found that people who take antiviral medications also have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. Scientists are eager to understand…
A new study has found that herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1)—the common virus behind cold sores—may be linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The report, published in BMJ Open on May 20, found that people who take antiviral medications also have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. Scientists are eager to understand…
