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A parasitic tapeworm known as Echinococcus multilocularis — often called the "fox tapeworm" — has been detected for the first time in West Coast wildlife. University of Washington researchers discovered the tapeworm, which can cause a rare but potentially deadly disease in humans, in 37 out of 100 coyotes sampled near Puget Sound in Washington State. The findings were published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases earlier this year.Researchers noted that the […]

A newly identified muscle protein may help explain why people who stay active as they age often remain stronger and healthier for longer, according to new research.Scientists found that a protein called NOX4 naturally declines with age and inactivity. As levels dropped, researchers observed signs of frailty, muscle loss, insulin resistance and liver disease in mice.The findings were published in the journal Science Advances.7 COMMON FITNESS MISTAKES OLDER ADULTS MAKE […]