A Brain-Destroying Prion Disease Is Becoming More Common, Study Finds
New research from Japan suggests that a rare brain-destroying disease caused by rogue prion proteins may be becoming more common—likely due to an aging population.
Category: Health
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Could certain COVID-19 vaccines leave people more vulnerable to the AIDS virus?
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It’s well established at this point that the older you are, the more likely you are to have a severe case of COVID-19. However, researchers haven’t been sure if that’s because… Read More