Silvia Turin
@silviaturin.bsky.social
Journalist at @mm-corriere-bot.bsky.social
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It might sound like dystopian science fiction, but discovering how to reshape memories responsibly is helping us to heal the brain from within, says Steve Ramirez
Why memory manipulation could be one of humanity's healthiest ideas
It might sound like dystopian science fiction, but discovering how to reshape memories responsibly is helping us to heal the brain from within, says Steve Ramirez
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December 2, 2025 at 5:09 AM
It might sound like dystopian science fiction, but discovering how to reshape memories responsibly is helping us to heal the brain from within, says Steve Ramirez
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Semaglutide (Ozempic) failed to have clinical impact for slowing progression in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease in 2 large, placebo-controlled trials
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November 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Semaglutide (Ozempic) failed to have clinical impact for slowing progression in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease in 2 large, placebo-controlled trials
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The first known human case of H5N5 in Washington State died. 💔 abcnews.go.com/US/1st-human...
1st human known to be infected with H5N5 strain of bird flu dies, Washington state officials say
The first human to have ever been infected with H5N5 strain of bird flu has died, Washington state health officials confirmed late Friday.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The first known human case of H5N5 in Washington State died. 💔 abcnews.go.com/US/1st-human...
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A promising Alzheimer’s disease treatment from Johnson & Johnson failed to slow the progress of the disease in a closely watched study. www.statnews.com/2025/11/24/a...
J&J’s novel Alzheimer’s drug fails in key trial, dimming hopes for a hot target
A promising Alzheimer’s treatment failed to slow the progress of the disease, news that could dampen enthusiasm for a new class of potential medicines.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A promising Alzheimer’s disease treatment from Johnson & Johnson failed to slow the progress of the disease in a closely watched study. www.statnews.com/2025/11/24/a...
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Our brain wiring seems to undergo four major turning points at ages 9, 32, 66 and 83, which could influence our capacity to learn and our risk of certain conditions
Your brain undergoes four dramatic periods of change from age 0 to 90
Our brain wiring seems to undergo four major turning points at ages 9, 32, 66 and 83, which could influence our capacity to learn and our risk of certain conditions
www.newscientist.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Our brain wiring seems to undergo four major turning points at ages 9, 32, 66 and 83, which could influence our capacity to learn and our risk of certain conditions
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#JustPublished!
Widespread detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in wild birds, and outbreaks in poultry across the EU/EEA, increase the risk of human exposure.
The overall risk to the public remains low, but key actions matter.
Read more: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
Widespread detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in wild birds, and outbreaks in poultry across the EU/EEA, increase the risk of human exposure.
The overall risk to the public remains low, but key actions matter.
Read more: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
November 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
#JustPublished!
Widespread detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in wild birds, and outbreaks in poultry across the EU/EEA, increase the risk of human exposure.
The overall risk to the public remains low, but key actions matter.
Read more: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
Widespread detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in wild birds, and outbreaks in poultry across the EU/EEA, increase the risk of human exposure.
The overall risk to the public remains low, but key actions matter.
Read more: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
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A new study provides the first evidence in humans that tirzepatide modulates brain electrophysiology, with changes in low-frequency accumbens power linked to food preoccupation.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-04035-5
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-04035-5
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A new study provides the first evidence in humans that tirzepatide modulates brain electrophysiology, with changes in low-frequency accumbens power linked to food preoccupation.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-04035-5
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-04035-5
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"The hidden reason lung cancer screening is not working. We’re still blaming patients." www.statnews.com/2025/11/25/l...
The hidden reason lung cancer screening is not working
The lung cancer screening system “is not a risk assessment. It is a judgment system designed as one,” writes the director of a cancer prevention institute.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"The hidden reason lung cancer screening is not working. We’re still blaming patients." www.statnews.com/2025/11/25/l...
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New @pnas.org
"This work represents the most extensive study to
date regarding the effect of tattoo ink on the immune response and raises serious health concerns associated with the tattooing" including reduced response to Covid vaccination
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"This work represents the most extensive study to
date regarding the effect of tattoo ink on the immune response and raises serious health concerns associated with the tattooing" including reduced response to Covid vaccination
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Tattoo ink induces inflammation in the draining lymph node and alters the immune response to vaccination | PNAS
Despite safety concerns regarding the toxicity of tattoo ink, no studies have reported
the consequences of tattooing on the immune response. In thi...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
New @pnas.org
"This work represents the most extensive study to
date regarding the effect of tattoo ink on the immune response and raises serious health concerns associated with the tattooing" including reduced response to Covid vaccination
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
"This work represents the most extensive study to
date regarding the effect of tattoo ink on the immune response and raises serious health concerns associated with the tattooing" including reduced response to Covid vaccination
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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There is growing evidence that our reliance on generative AI tools is reducing our ability to think clearly and critically, but it doesn’t have to be that way
AI may blunt our thinking skills – here’s what you can do about it
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November 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM
There is growing evidence that our reliance on generative AI tools is reducing our ability to think clearly and critically, but it doesn’t have to be that way
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#JustPublished!
#ECDC recommends not delaying #influenza vaccination as #flu circulation starts earlier than usual across the EU/EEA this season.
Detections are rising 3–4 weeks earlier than in the past two years, driven by the newly emerged A(H3N2) subclade K.
Press release:
bit.ly/3JZtkH2
#ECDC recommends not delaying #influenza vaccination as #flu circulation starts earlier than usual across the EU/EEA this season.
Detections are rising 3–4 weeks earlier than in the past two years, driven by the newly emerged A(H3N2) subclade K.
Press release:
bit.ly/3JZtkH2
ECDC recommends vaccinating without delay due to early flu circulation
Influenza detections are increasing unusually early in European Union/European Economic Area countries (EU/EEA) compared to previous years, with a timing three to four weeks earlier than the two most ...
www.ecdc.europa.eu
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
#JustPublished!
#ECDC recommends not delaying #influenza vaccination as #flu circulation starts earlier than usual across the EU/EEA this season.
Detections are rising 3–4 weeks earlier than in the past two years, driven by the newly emerged A(H3N2) subclade K.
Press release:
bit.ly/3JZtkH2
#ECDC recommends not delaying #influenza vaccination as #flu circulation starts earlier than usual across the EU/EEA this season.
Detections are rising 3–4 weeks earlier than in the past two years, driven by the newly emerged A(H3N2) subclade K.
Press release:
bit.ly/3JZtkH2
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There are early indications that this flu season could be a bad one. Experts see reason to be anxious.
www.statnews.com/2025/11/20/f...
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Is a bad flu season on the way? Experts see reason to be anxious
There are early indications that this flu season could be a bad one.
www.statnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
There are early indications that this flu season could be a bad one. Experts see reason to be anxious.
www.statnews.com/2025/11/20/f...
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Large randomized trial of a GLP-1 pill, orforglipron, in people with diabetes and obesity shows significant weight loss. GLP-1 drugs achieve less weight loss in people with diabetes compared with obesity, and that remains unexplained
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November 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Large randomized trial of a GLP-1 pill, orforglipron, in people with diabetes and obesity shows significant weight loss. GLP-1 drugs achieve less weight loss in people with diabetes compared with obesity, and that remains unexplained
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Paradromics received regulatory approval to test its BCI device in a small clinical trial to assess its safety and efficacy. www.statnews.com/2025/11/20/f...
FDA approves Paradromics’ brain-computer interface trial for speech restoration
Paradromics received regulatory approval to test its BCI device in a small clinical trial to assess its safety and efficacy.
www.statnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Paradromics received regulatory approval to test its BCI device in a small clinical trial to assess its safety and efficacy. www.statnews.com/2025/11/20/f...
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The discovery that fat is a communicative organ with a role in everything from bone health to mood is forcing a rethink of how we view our bodies
The vital, overlooked role of body fat in shaping your health and mind
The discovery that fat is a communicative organ with a role in everything from bone health to mood is forcing a rethink of how we view our bodies
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November 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The discovery that fat is a communicative organ with a role in everything from bone health to mood is forcing a rethink of how we view our bodies
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A simple way to help reduce obesity and stroke?
Stop the shifts in our clocks twice a year
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Stop the shifts in our clocks twice a year
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Circadian-informed modeling predicts regional variation in obesity and stroke outcomes under different permanent US time policies | PNAS
Seasonal changes in time policy, such as switching between Standard Time (SDT) and
Daylight Saving Time (DST), have been adopted by many countries,...
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September 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A simple way to help reduce obesity and stroke?
Stop the shifts in our clocks twice a year
www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1...
Stop the shifts in our clocks twice a year
www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1...
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? Such a Thing as Longevity Supplements
My thoughts (based on evidence) are included
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My thoughts (based on evidence) are included
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/w...
Can Supplements Boost Longevity?
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September 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
? Such a Thing as Longevity Supplements
My thoughts (based on evidence) are included
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/w...
My thoughts (based on evidence) are included
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/w...
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A child died from a rare complication of a measles infection contracted before s/he was old enough to be vaccinated. Another heartbreaking reminder of the danger that measles infections pose.
I’m so sorry to see this news from Los Angeles 💔
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a progressive, almost uniformly fatal, neurological disorder caused by reactivation of the measles virus or an inappropriate immune response to the measles infection.
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Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a progressive, almost uniformly fatal, neurological disorder caused by reactivation of the measles virus or an inappropriate immune response to the measles infection.
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Child dies from rare measles-related complication, LA County health officials say
Health officials reported the death of a Los Angeles County child from a complication of measles infection acquired during infancy.
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September 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
A child died from a rare complication of a measles infection contracted before s/he was old enough to be vaccinated. Another heartbreaking reminder of the danger that measles infections pose.
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𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
▪️ 17/36 countries have a national surveillance system
▪️ 15 have specific #IPC guidance
▪️ 29 report access to a mycology reference/expert lab
▪️ 23 offer reference testing
▪️ 17/36 countries have a national surveillance system
▪️ 15 have specific #IPC guidance
▪️ 29 report access to a mycology reference/expert lab
▪️ 23 offer reference testing
September 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
▪️ 17/36 countries have a national surveillance system
▪️ 15 have specific #IPC guidance
▪️ 29 report access to a mycology reference/expert lab
▪️ 23 offer reference testing
▪️ 17/36 countries have a national surveillance system
▪️ 15 have specific #IPC guidance
▪️ 29 report access to a mycology reference/expert lab
▪️ 23 offer reference testing
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Aligned with my recent post
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Our Preoccupation With Protein Intake
The data on high protein diets, bars, supplements, and powders will surprise you
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September 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Aligned with my recent post
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Timely surveillance, reporting, and collaboration across sectors remain essential to reducing the impact of West Nile virus in Europe.
📊 Find the latest monthly data here 👉 wnv-monthly.ecdc.europa.eu
#WestNileVirus #VectorBorneDiseases #OneHealth #ECDC #EFSA #PublicHealth
📊 Find the latest monthly data here 👉 wnv-monthly.ecdc.europa.eu
#WestNileVirus #VectorBorneDiseases #OneHealth #ECDC #EFSA #PublicHealth
September 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Timely surveillance, reporting, and collaboration across sectors remain essential to reducing the impact of West Nile virus in Europe.
📊 Find the latest monthly data here 👉 wnv-monthly.ecdc.europa.eu
#WestNileVirus #VectorBorneDiseases #OneHealth #ECDC #EFSA #PublicHealth
📊 Find the latest monthly data here 👉 wnv-monthly.ecdc.europa.eu
#WestNileVirus #VectorBorneDiseases #OneHealth #ECDC #EFSA #PublicHealth
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Chronic "non-communicable disease mortality declined in all high-income western countries, with Denmark experiencing the largest decline for both sexes and the USA experiencing the smallest decline."
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Benchmarking progress in non-communicable diseases: a global analysis of cause-specific mortality from 2001 to 2019
From 2010 to 2019, NCD mortality declined in four of every five countries in the world.
These improvements were not as large as the preceding decade for most countries, driven
by smaller declines in m...
www.thelancet.com
September 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Chronic "non-communicable disease mortality declined in all high-income western countries, with Denmark experiencing the largest decline for both sexes and the USA experiencing the smallest decline."
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... open-access @thelancet.com
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... open-access @thelancet.com
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The drug rapamycin has been linked to a longer life and we're starting to understand how it might have this effect
Rapamycin may extend lifespans by protecting against DNA damage
The drug rapamycin has been linked to a longer life and we're starting to understand how it might have this effect
www.newscientist.com
September 9, 2025 at 7:28 AM
The drug rapamycin has been linked to a longer life and we're starting to understand how it might have this effect
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People who do several very short bouts of strenuous activity each day are much less likely to die in the next few years than those who do no exercise at all
Just 1 minute of vigorous exercise a day could add years to your life
People who do several very short bouts of strenuous activity each day are much less likely to die in the next few years than those who do no exercise at all
www.newscientist.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
People who do several very short bouts of strenuous activity each day are much less likely to die in the next few years than those who do no exercise at all
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A man who had severe depression for more than 30 years has "experienced joy" after undergoing bespoke brain stimulation.
Brain implant lets man 'experience joy' for the first time in decades
A device that has been likened to a pacemaker for the brain has given a man with severe depression great relief
www.newscientist.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A man who had severe depression for more than 30 years has "experienced joy" after undergoing bespoke brain stimulation.