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Health news • Jul 01

‘Explosive’ diarrhea illness reported in 17 states; Louisiana included

Health officials are tracking a seasonal spike in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause “explosive” diarrhea, among other symptoms.

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Health news • Jul 01

West Nile virus detected in southern state as health officials warn residents about mosquitoes

Health officials in Nashville are urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites after West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes for the first...

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Health news • Jul 01

The link between hot weather and kidney stones

Higher temperatures are linked to a surge in kidney stones diagnoses. Here's why and how global warming is expected to increase cases.

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Health news • Jul 01

Cognitive flexibility problems may arise months before memory impairment in Alzheimer's

When most people think about Alzheimer's disease, memory loss is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Forgetting a loved one's name,...

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Health news • Jul 01

‘The silence was the worst part’: after culling his entire flock, US poultry farmer now fears bird flu

As bird flu reshapes agriculture, small farms operate under strict rules. Just a single case could tank their business.

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Health news • Jul 01

Creatine for Depression: Study Shows Promising Results for Symptoms

A large review suggests that creatine could help alleviate symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). While the evidence is mixed, creatine has an...

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Health news • Jul 01

New Review Finds Creatine Shows Promise for Depression With Major Caveats

Creatine is among the most studied supplements in sports, with evidence that it can boost strength, improve high-intensity performance, and help muscles...

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Health news • Jul 01

Hearing loss — what you should know

Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions affecting older adults, yet millions of seniors choose to ignore it. While declining hearing may...

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Health news • Jul 01

CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states

(NewsNation) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working to find the source of a parasitic illness that's spreading across the country...

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Health news • Jul 01

Genome-wide association studies of infant and toddler temperament in European and multi-ancestry populations

Early temperament, such as socio-emotional development and activity level, varies widely, yet its underlying biological associations are not understood.

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Health news • Jul 01

Marburg virus death reported in Uganda during devastating Ebola outbreak

Ugandan health authorities have confirmed an isolated case of the highly infectious Marburg virus disease, detected during ongoing surveillance for the...

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Health news • Jul 01

Six ways drinking coffee is good for your health

Have you had your coffee yet? If not, here's a good reason to put the kettle on. Research has found that those who drank five cups of coffee or more a day...

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Health news • Jul 01

‘Explosive Diarrhea Parasite’ Is on the Rise in the US. These States Have the Most Cases, CDC Says

Health officials in Michigan are investigating a sudden and large increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that causes “explosive” diarrhea.

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Health news • Jul 01

CAR T Cells Simultaneously Target Glioblastoma and Immune Cells

Scientists have identified a new molecular target for CAR T-cell immunotherapy to attack both glioblastoma cells and tumor-supporting macrophages at once.

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Health news • Jul 01

Michigan health officials warn of ‘large and growing outbreak’ of cyclosporiasis

State health officials are still working to identify what caused the spread of more than 170 cases.

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Health news • Jul 01

CDC tracks 145 cases of intestinal illness caused by tiny parasite across 17 states, including Florida and Georgia

Federal health officials are monitoring a growing number of cyclosporiasis cases this summer, with 145 infections reported across 17 states as of mid-June...

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Health news • Jul 01

CAR-T cell therapy shows potential to eliminate aggressive glioblastoma

A study led by a researcher based at King's College London and McMaster University in Canada reveals how CAR-T cell therapy, a treatment that engineers a...

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Health news • Jul 01

‘World’s most contagious disease’ on track for highest US cases in 35 years — doc warns: ‘We are allowing it to spread’

Measles only needs a small opening — and it got one. For the second year in a row, cases of measles — known as the world's most infectious disease — will...

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Health news • Jul 01

Marburg Is Detected In Uganda

An outbreak of Marburg, a highly infectious haemorrhagic fever, has been reported in western Uganda.

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Health news • Jul 01

Common Sleep Supplement May Also Ease Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, Study Suggests

A large review of clinical trials published this week in the journal PAIN suggests that melatonin — the over-the-counter sleep supplement taken by millions...

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