Immune recognition of self and non-self explored in new study
Unless you are an identical twin, you probably aren’t often mistaken for someone else. Likewise, our own sense of self as distinct from all other humans is deeply ingrained since early childhood. The immune system, however, faces far greater challenges in distinguishing self from non-self. Should this complex surveillance network fail to identify a foreign […]
Opinion | ‘Like Someone Suddenly Blew a Dog Whistle in My Ear’: What We Heard This Week
“It was like someone suddenly blew a dog whistle in my ear.” — Gregory Poland, MD, of the Mayo Clinic’s Vaccine Research Group, describing how he developed tinnitus while driving back from the hospital after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine. “We need to think more like a business.” — Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, PhD, of the […]
Can a Pathological Liar Love Someone?
Although pathological liars may be able to love someone, it is often difficult for them to maintain an honest and healthy relationship While lying now and then is normal, a pathological liar goes far beyond that. Pathological liars lie for no apparent reason, as lying becomes ingrained in them and telling lies may come more […]
Common Cold May Shield Against COVID – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, Jan. 11, 2022 Vaccination is still the best way to protect someone from COVID-19, but new research suggests that immune system activation of T-cells by common colds may offer some cross-protection. The study might also provide a blueprint for a second-generation, universal vaccine that could prevent infection from current […]
How Do I Stop Being a Hypochondriac?
What is health anxiety? A hypochondriac is someone who has a constant fear of illness or getting sick. Stop being a hypochondriac by using self-help and getting cognitive-behavioral therapy. Do you find yourself constantly worrying about your health? Do you spend a lot of time on the internet researching your symptoms, only to become more […]
What Grieving People Really Want During The Holidays This Year
After losing someone close to you, certain milestones can be tough. So while the holidays are joyous for many, they may also be a time of sadness. “This time of year can stir up old memories of those we have lost, and it can be a very painful time for many,” explained Michelle Chalfant, a […]
The Best Gifts For A Loved One With Depression, According To Therapists
As someone with clinical depression, the holiday season is particularly burdening. I feel the overwhelming sense that everyone around me is having “the most wonderful time of the year,” while to me, yuletide feels like a monsoon of pressure, isolation and lying in bed thinking about the chores I’m not doing and the parties I’m […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene Visits Holocaust Museum To Remind Herself That Genocide Is Bad
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is attempting to present herself as someone who is not full of hate for marginalized people after receiving intense bipartisan backlash for her repeated comments comparing pandemic-era public health recommendations to the Holocaust. The Georgia Republican and QAnon conspiracy theorist said at a press conference on Monday that she was sorry […]
How Long Is a Person Contagious With Mono?
After exposure to the virus, someone with mono can be contagious for months, even before symptoms start and after symptoms subside Infectious mononucleosis, also called mono, is a contagious disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It’s unclear how long someone with mono is contagious, although they are definitely contagious while they have […]