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Health news • Jun 05

US measles cases surpass 2,000 for the 2nd year in a row: CDC

Measles cases in the United States have surpassed 2000 for the second year in a row, according to data updated Friday from the CDC.

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Health news • Jun 05

New solar-power desalination device leaves no brine

University of Rochester researchers have built a solar-powered desalination device that doesn't leave behind brine — the concentrated saltwater that...

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Health news • Jun 05

Why autism symptoms can ease during a fever — and how to mimic it

Parents and caregivers have long reported that when some autistic people run a fever from an infection, their autism-related symptoms ease for a while.

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Health news • Jun 05

Some people lose over 20% of their body weight on Ozempic. Others lose almost nothing. A doctor explains why

The same drug can strip over 20% off one body and barely touch another. A doctor explains the genetics, biology, and habits that decide who responds to...

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Health news • Jun 05

100 Years Ago, Thousands Fell Into a Deep Sleep With No Explanation. Today, It’s Still a Mystery.

Experts can't agree on the cause of an Encephalitis lethargica outbreak.

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Health news • Jun 05

Should I hug my children? Ebola doctor on outbreak frontlines faces daily dilemma

Dr. Patrick Katabuka, a doctor working on the front lines of the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, details how he fears going home and getting his family sick.

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Health news • Jun 05

Neuroscience Says Feeling Exhausted Is (Mostly) in Your Head

Research shows your brain can hold you back, but it can also help you push closer to your true limit.

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Health news • Jun 05

Why measles and flu — not Ebola — are front of mind for doctors ahead of the World Cup

The World Cup is presenting a unique challenge for public health officials.

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Health news • Jun 05

Researchers Are Using AI to Create Vaccines—and It’s Working

pEVAC-PS is the first experimental vaccine designed completely with AI to be tested in a human trial.

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Health news • Jun 05

AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine passes first human trial

Scientists have successfully tested an AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine in humans for the first time, finding it to be safe and well tolerated.

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Health news • Jun 05

As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation

In Congo, the battle against the rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola has been complicated by skepticism, attacks on health workers and misinformation.

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Health news • Jun 05

WHO launches $518 million plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak

DAKAR/NAIROBI, June 5 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization chief announced a $518 million six-month ‌joint plan to fight Ebola on Friday, calling for...

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Health news • Jun 05

South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa rolled out a new, biannual HIV prevention drug on Friday that has the potential to drastically cut infection rates,...

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Health news • Jun 05

Constantly Tired? Scientists Say These Vitamin Deficiencies May Be Why

Scientists have uncovered a potential nutritional link to chronic fatigue. Healthy adults with signs of vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies were more likely...

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Health news • Jun 05

Lose fat without sacrificing muscle – why Bella Hadid’s trainer recommends the 3-2-1 cardio formula

Advice on cardio can feel confusing, especially when the internet gets involved. Is working at a lower intensity a waste of time?

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Health news • Jun 05

3 Trendy Weight-Loss Diets Dietitians Wish You’d Avoid

Trendy diets often sound promising but usually aren't sustainable for the long-term. Here are 3 popular diets that dietitians say to skip.

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Health news • Jun 05

Ebola Expert Fears Outbreak Is Heading Into “Nightmare Scenario”

The third-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded is currently ripping through the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 1,000 reported cases and 233...

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Health news • Jun 05

This Vitamin May Lower Your Stroke Risk by 17%, According to Research

You may already know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.—in 2022, around 1 in 5 deaths in the U.S. was due to heart disease.1...

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Health news • Jun 05

Innovation in medicine is having a breakthrough moment

Decades of scientific investment have paid off just in the last month, with researchers announcing promising breakthroughs against cancers and other deadly...

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Health news • Jun 05

Africa CDC and WHO launch joint continental Ebola response plan

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a joint continental preparedness...

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