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Including genetic markers in addition to well known risk factors improves tests to predict Parkinson’s disease, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder worldwide. By the time it is diagnosed, the disease has caused permanent irreversible damage. Identifying individuals who are at risk, or detecting the disease […] More French schools have closed after multiple students tested positive for COVID-19 while a further 2,100 individual classes have also been called off, Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer said Wednesday. Early last week, just 28 schools were closed shortly after the school year resumed but that number has climbed to 81 over the past week. “We have around 1,200 new COVID […] Late childhood peer group status may be linked to a heightened risk of developing circulatory system disease—-conditions that affect the normal functioning of the heart and blood vessels—in later life, indicates research published in the online journal BMJ Open. 13-year olds who aren’t very popular with their classmates seem to be at significantly increased risk, the findings indicate. Childhood family […] Codependent relationships happen when a person is overly reliant on another to validate their thoughts, emotions, and identity. A parent can foster this unhealthy bond with their child from a young age, using passive-aggressive behavior, never admitting when they're wrong, or offering too much help with chores and homework. If perpetuated, a codependent parent can influence their adult child's ability […] Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Fondazione Santa Lucia IRCCS, and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome have shown that pharmacological (drug) correction of the content of extracellular vesicles released within dystrophic muscles can restore their ability to regenerate muscle and prevent muscle scarring (fibrosis). The study, published in EMBO Reports, reveals a promising new therapeutic approach […] Grammy-award winning artist Sheryl Crow is a breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed in 2006, and since being in remission, has worked to raise awareness about the importance of early detection. Life looks very different right now. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve had to adjust to quarantine or step up to serve our communities as essential workers. And […] Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) scientists have discovered neurons in the mouse brain that help an animal learn to avoid negative experiences. The cells reside in a part of the brain involved in regulating the motivations that influence behavior. Previously, this part of the brain, known as the striosome, was thought to be dedicated to supporting our ability to learn […] LeToya Luckett-Walker's baby boy is here! The former Destiny's Child member, 39, and husband Tommicus Walker welcomed their second child together on Monday, Sept. 14, the proud parents shared on Instagram alongside a photo of their newborn's footprints. Written atop the post were his name — Tysun Wolf Walker — and more birth details. He was born at 4:30 a.m., […] For the first time in six months, Canada on Friday reported no new COVID-19 deaths. Reuters said the last time that happened was on March 15, at the start of pandemic-related lockdowns, CBS News reported. As of Saturday, there had been 137,676 COVID-19 cases and 9,214 deaths from the illness in Canada, according to Johns Hopkins University. Source: Read Full […] Homeschool rates are on the rise in the US. Some experienced homeschoolers hope that growing the community could be a positive. Others are worried that new families might disrupt the system that has long worked. One issue is that new families might agree to stricter regulations, which could lead to new and undesirable precedents, said Jenni Mahnaz, a homeschool consultant. […]
Improving prediction of Parkinson’s disease
More French schools closed after virus cases detected
Late childhood peer group status linked to heightened adult circulatory disease risk
5 signs you’re a codependent parent, according to a therapist
Scientists uncover a novel approach to treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Sheryl Crow Pens Essay on Breast Cancer Screening Amid Pandemic: 'I'm Making a Personal Request'
Reward and punishment take similar paths in the mouse brain
Mom of Two! LeToya Luckett-Walker Welcomes Son Tysun Wolf: 'Thank You Heavenly Father'
Canada reports no new COVID-19 deaths for first time in six months
How ‘pandemic pods’ could destroy traditional homeschools
