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Health news • Jun 03

A natural depsipeptide antibiotic binds the E-site of the bacterial ribosome

A key challenge in addressing the antibiotic resistance crisis is identifying new antimicrobial compounds1. Although natural products produced by fungi and...

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Health news • Jun 03

What we know about the spread of Ebola amid growing outbreak in DRC

A deadly Ebola outbreak is continuing to spread across the Democratic Republic of the Congo with global health officials warning "we're still behind."

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Health news • Jun 03

Scientists Just Discovered a Brain ‘Switch’ That Could Turn Off Anxiety: What It Means

A groundbreaking study revealed that rebalancing a single neural circuit in the amygdala can potentially reverse anxiety and depression-like behaviors.

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Health news • Jun 03

Opinion | This Is Why You Don’t Slash Humanitarian Aid

The fecklessness of Washington leaders contrasts with the courage of doctors, nurses and aid workers in places like Congo.

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Health news • Jun 03

Acquired genetic and cell-state changes in IDH-mutant glioma progression

Gliomas with mutant isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) are malignant brain tumours that typically arise in early to mid-adulthood and nearly always recur...

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Health news • Jun 03

Retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones dies from lung cancer being denied treatment by Blue Shield

The retired San Francisco firefighter at the center of a bitter insurance fight with Blue Shield has lost his battle against cancer.

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Health news • Jun 03

Your Gut Already Makes Its Own Ozempic — Here’s How to Boost It!

A Registered Dietitian shares how to boost your body's production of the active hormone found in weight-loss drugs like Ozempic — no injections, waitlists,...

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Health news • Jun 03

Doctor breaks down study showing GLP-1s may lower breast cancer risk

A new study of more than 111000 women ages 45 to 80 found those on GLP-1 medications had a reduced risk of developing breast cancer by about 30%.

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Health news • Jun 03

Chronic fatigue: Might B12, folate play a role in prevention?

Deficiencies in vitamin B12 and folate, or vitamin B9, are linked to physical and mental fatigue, which suggests they may play an important role in chronic...

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Health news • Jun 03

Alsobrooks, public health advocates warn of HHS ‘leadership vacuum’ under RFK Jr.

US Sen. Angela Alsobrooks calls again for removal of US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as deadly outbreaks of hantavirus and...

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Health news • Jun 03

Parents Support Mentally Ill Teen After She Decides to End Her Life by Refusing Food: 'Nothing That Could Be Done'

As a mother, I don't want my little girl to die,” Cissy Dekker said of her daughter Iris. “But out of love, I also don't want this life for her"

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Health news • Jun 03

Human Rabies Exposure Reported As 1st Bat Tests Positive In McHenry County

Health officials say a resident received preventive treatment after finding a bat inside a home and are urging residents to take precautions.

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Health news • Jun 03

This Common Vitamin May Cut Skin Cancer Risk by More Than Half, According to Dermatologists

In your youth, you may have relished the sun, soaking up as much of the golden rays as you could. In decades past, baby oil was passed around more readily...

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Health news • Jun 03

Injectable hydrogel relieves osteoarthritis pain and repairs cartilage in preclinical tests

For millions of people living with osteoarthritis, daily life can involve a frustrating cycle of pain and stiffness. While current treatments like...

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Health news • Jun 03

Men are worried about their fertility. Enter the regrettably named trend of spermmaxxing

Sperm counts have fallen sharply in recent decades, fueling anxiety, misinformation and a flood of fertility advice.

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Health news • Jun 03

Americans Born After 1970 Are Dying Faster Than Previous Generations Did At Their Age

Americans born after 1970 are dying at higher rates than earlier generations, and a new study warns the worst is still ahead.

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Health news • Jun 03

Consensus meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias

To better characterize the genetic architecture underlying Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD), we performed a meta-analysis of...

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Health news • Jun 03

4 Common Vegetables With More Fiber Than Broccoli

Broccoli contains a moderate amount of fiber, but other vegetables like green peas and artichokes have higher fiber content.

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Health news • Jun 03

Measles resurgence in Americas raises concerns before World Cup

The Pan American Health Organization has issued an epidemiological alert over a measles resurgence across the Americas as the World Cup nears.

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Health news • Jun 03

The science around GLP-1 drugs and cancer is suddenly getting a lot more interesting

Studies released in recent weeks are fueling optimism — and fresh questions — about GLP-1 drugs' potential role in cancer prevention and treatment.

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