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Health news • Jun 01

‘I was getting ready to say goodbye’: cancer patient’s hope after smart drug success | Cancer research

Pat Brogan preparing to walk his daughter down the aisle after trial of treatment designed to stop disease from hiding.

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Health news • Jun 01

Why Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes in California and Florida

Adding to the existing mosquito population may sound counterintuitive, but there's a method to the madness at Alphabet's Debug Project.

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Health news • Jun 01

The Surprising Ingredient You Should Be Adding to Your Coffee But Probably Aren’t

This antioxidant-rich food is both tasty and healthy.

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Health news • Jun 01

Role of Physical Activity in Obesity Treatment and Cardiometabolic Health

Obesity affects 42% of adults in the United States and is strongly associated with major cardiovascular disease risk factors, including high blood pressure,...

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Health news • Jun 01

Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes to help fight deadly disease

Mosquitoes kill more people than any other creature in the world.

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Health news • Jun 01

Long COVID may affect 1 in 6 infected patients

Long COVID may be affecting far more Americans than current estimates suggest, with a study published last week in JAMA Network Open estimating that roughly...

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Health news • Jun 01

Legendary Arc-V Decks Confirmed for Asian English Regions [LAVD-AE]

I dunno, Serena, Yugo and Yuya, something seems different about you guys… Asian English territories are getting their own version of the Legendary ARC-V...

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Health news • Jun 01

Major surgery may accelerate memory loss in 1 in 7 older adults

Going through surgery can take a significant toll on a patient's physical health and capabilities, especially if they are elderly. A recent study found that...

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Health news • Jun 01

US cruise passenger quarantining for hantavirus says he will remain in Nebraska for full 42 days

An American passenger quarantining at a Nebraska facility after being exposed to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship says he plans to remain there the full 42...

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Health news • Jun 01

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.

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Health news • Jun 01

Docs Tell Woman to Take Painkillers for a Cold. After She's Found 'Barely Breathing,' She's Diagnosed with Meningitis

Nicola "Nicky" Hillier ended up on life support from a fast-moving bacterial meningitis infection that left her deaf and struggling to walk.

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Health news • Jun 01

It’s Migraine and Headeache Awareness Month, And We're Debunking 4 Of The Internet’s Favorite Household “Cures”

Nothing can derail your day quite like migraine. Between the throbbing pain, light sensitivity, and nausea, it can effectively put you out of commission for...

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Health news • Jun 01

The 1 Undiscussed Illness That Spikes During The Summer, According To Doctors

Warmer weather screams picnics, barbecues and alfresco dining. That also means the risk of stomach problems increases, too. The last thing you want is for a...

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Health news • Jun 01

Thousands of Brain Scans Reveal A Worrying Consequence of Night Shifts

Night shift work is not for the weak. Staying awake from dusk through to dawn, as many nurses, doctors, and emergency responders do, seems to take a toll on...

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Health news • Jun 01

Almonds vs. Peanuts: Which Is Better for Heart Health?

Dietitians weigh in on the benefits of almonds and peanuts and which nut may come out on top for protecting your heart.

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Health news • Jun 01

Doctors Explain the Risks of Swimming in Freshwater Lakes

Freshwater lakes can contain parasites. Here's how to stay safe this summer.

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Health news • Jun 01

A turning point for pancreatic cancer patients

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Health news • Jun 01

4 Fruits to Help Reduce Breast Cancer Risk, According to Experts

Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women, and while no single food can prevent it, research continues to reveal that what's...

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Health news • Jun 01

Travelers To Brazil, Italy Spark Fears Of Ebola Spread (Live Updates)

Three people exhibiting Ebola symptoms frightened health officials in Brazil and Italy this weekend and heightened fears of the outbreak spreading quickly...

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Health news • Jun 01

A baby died in this neurosurgeon’s arms. What happened next changed everything we know about inflammation

A neurosurgeon in training couldn't shake the sense of loss after after a baby died in his arms despite attempts to resuscitate her.

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