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Health news • Jun 09

I got pregnant when I was 53, and my husband was 57. People assume we are our son's grandparents.

Monica Kranner says becoming a mother in her 50s after years of infertility has brought both joy and painful public judgment.

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Health news • Jun 09

New study recommends 1 alcoholic drink per day. Its researchers want clearer U.S. guidelines on drinking

One of the officials involved in the study commissioned by Biden's Democratic administration accused Trump's Republican administration of “sidelining” the...

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Health news • Jun 09

Take charge of your health: men’s preventive services covered by TRICARE

When's the last time you went to the doctor for a check-up? Now's a great time to check in on your health and learn about the men's health and preventive...

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Health news • Jun 09

There’s a Terrible Reason Why This Ebola Outbreak Is Different

Landing at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in early June felt like arriving into a scene from a different time, specifically the COVID-19...

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Health news • Jun 09

First-Ever Guideline Addresses CKM Syndrome

The new 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome is the...

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Health news • Jun 09

A Commonly Used Sleep Aid May Have a Dangerous Side Effect

Around 1 in 5 US adults are thought to struggle with sleep health, and for many of us, the search for rest eventually leads to medication.

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Health news • Jun 09

Doctors Should Do More Screening for Excess Body Fat and Its Health Risks

Nearly 90% of Americans meet the criteria for CKM syndrome. New guidelines have been issued for diagnosing and treating the disorder.

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Health news • Jun 09

Boy's rash 'slipped my mind', doctor tells inquest

A hospital doctor forgot to look for a reported red rash on a five-year-old boy who subsequently died from a streptococcus A infection, an inquest jury has...

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Health news • Jun 09

Opinion | Big Tobacco didn’t just sell cigarettes. It shaped what Americans eat.

Ever wondered why you can't stop eating chips and have cravings for sodas and cookies, even though you know they aren't good for you?

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Health news • Jun 09

New Study Exposes Problem With Protein Products As Experts Warn Labels May Mislead Consumers About Benefits

As protein products flood store shelves, researchers are questioning whether their healthy reputation is backed by evidence. Food, Lifestyle.

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Health news • Jun 09

Big tobacco hooked us on ultra-processed foods. It might teach us how to cut back

Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra-processed foods and the tobacco industry when it comes to...

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Health news • Jun 09

The Kombucha Surprise: One Ingredient Dramatically Changes Its Chemistry and Health Potential

Tea choice significantly changes kombucha's chemistry, flavor, and antioxidant potential, with green and oolong teas showing the strongest biological...

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Health news • Jun 09

Hantavirus update: three more cruise passengers leave Omaha quarantine unit

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three more passengers of the M/V Hondius have left the National Quarantine Unit, leaving ten total passengers in Omaha that were...

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Health news • Jun 09

WSU study finds father’s health before conception may affect future children

A father's health before conception may play a role in the future health of his children, according to new research from Washington State University.

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Health news • Jun 09

World Needs to Find the 'Will' to Contain Ebola

A veteran of past Ebola fights is sounding an alarm about the one now unfolding in central Africa—and he argues it could surpass anything the world has seen...

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Health news • Jun 09

Three more US passengers from hantavirus-hit ship return to home states

June 9 (Reuters) - Three passengers from the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius cruise ship have returned to their home states ‌in the U.S. after four weeks of...

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Health news • Jun 09

How your attachment style is linked to the way you experience being alone

Do you enjoy your alone time, or do you feel forced into it? A recent study found that people with anxious and avoidant attachment styles frequently...

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Health news • Jun 09

Research Shows There Is a Specific Age When Your Strength and Fitness Start to Decline

Fitness decline may start around age 35. Learn what the study found and how staying active can help slow age-related losses.

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Health news • Jun 09

Hyperglycosylation is a metabolic driver of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive cognitive decline. Metabolic disruptions are widely observed,...

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Health news • Jun 09

A Dietitian Shares What She Eats When Her Brain Feels Foggy

A dietitian shares what she eats in a day to support brain health, improve focus and reduce brain fog, along with other practical tips.

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