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Health news • May 30

Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests

Millions of people with breast cancer could safely avoid chemotherapy as scientists have developed a DNA test that can distinguish between patients who are...

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Health news • May 30

The $950 cancer blood test is here: 5 things to consider before ordering yours

Is a $950 test that searches for upwards of 50 types of cancer in your bloodstream worth it? That depends on who you ask. Grail, the Silicon Valley...

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Health news • May 30

Here's What It Means If You Get Winded From Walking Up The Stairs

Most people have been out of breath after climbing the stairs — but is that normal?

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Health news • May 30

A woman's colon cancer symptom was dismissed as pregnancy-related. Years later, at 32, the military spouse was diagnosed with stage 3.

A woman was experiencing a common symptom of colon cancer for years, but doctors dismissed it as pregnancy-related. She was diagnosed with stage 3c.

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Health news • May 30

A Texas woman thought her new diet was causing digestive issues. Doctors found cancer: "I couldn't believe it"

Candace Tucker spent a lot of time thinking about cancer. Her family had received frightening diagnoses over the years: Her grandfather with prostate cancer...

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Health news • May 30

5 flesh-eating bacteria cases confirmed in US, more expected in summer

Five cases of flesh-eating bacteria were confirmed in a popular American tourist destination, and officials anticipate the number could rise in the summer.

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Health news • May 30

If You Sleep In This 1 Position, Doctors Say You Need To Stop Immediately

It may feel safe and comfy, but experts warn it could lead to lasting nerve damage.

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Health news • May 30

Drinking These Beloved Beverages May Be Linked With A Lower Dementia Risk, Study Finds

Researchers evaluated participants for over 40 years and found interesting takeaways related to their dietary intake and cognitive health.

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Health news • May 30

Ebola response puts Trump on collision course with global health body

The Trump administration has implemented some of the United States' most stringent travel restrictions for infectious disease ever.

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Health news • May 30

3 Truths & 1 Lie About Fruits and Blood Sugar

Worried fruit will spike your blood sugar? Dietitians debunk the most common myths and share three evidence-backed strategies to enjoy fruit without spiking...

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Health news • May 30

Rare tick-borne virus nearly wiped out this N.J. man’s memory and his life. ‘People should know that it exists.’

Martin Novar, of Frankford Township, had to relearn how to walk after contracting a rare tick-borne illness called Powassan virus.

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Health news • May 30

Brain freeze? Ice cream headaches can reveal a surprising amount about your health

If you're having ice cream headaches often, it might be worth seeing if it runs in your family and taking a second look at your non-brain-freeze headaches...

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Health news • May 30

Google Seeks Federal Approval to Release 32 Million Treated Mosquitoes in California

California stands at the center of a novel public health experiment that could reshape how mosquito-borne illnesses are managed in the United States.

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Health news • May 30

What is jetlag, and how can you avoid it?

Long-haul travelers often feel totally out of whack for several days after arriving at their destination. Jet lag is a natural phenomenon, but can it be...

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Health news • May 30

I Thought My Sore Throat Was Harmless, Then I Was Given a Death Sentence

I kept telling myself I was just being dramatic, but one blood test changed everything and may have saved my life.

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Health news • May 30

Nutritionist explains how eating late at night may be affecting your hormones, sleep, and weight | Health

Late-night eating habits are seen as the new normal, but they could be slowing your metabolism and increasing belly fat. | Health.

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Health news • May 30

Cerebral flush or crammed cranium? Our ‘expert’ weighs in

I told you so! Not YOU specifically. Science. I called it in these very pages way back in 2012. It was the only thing that made sense. Sure, I was a little.

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Health news • May 30

The 8 Best Canned Foods for High Blood Pressure, Recommended by Dietitians

While canned foods can be high in sodium, they can still fit a heart-healthy diet. Learn the best ones dietitians recommend for high blood pressure.

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Health news • May 30

Breast cancer patient spared chemo through trial says it felt ‘like Christmas’ | ITV News

A study of 4400 breast cancer patients found that more than two-thirds with low Prosigna gene-test scores could be safely treated with hormone therapy alone...

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Health news • May 30

Lack of sleep ‘fuelling cancer surge in under 50s’

Insomniacs are up to three times more likely to develop some forms of disease.

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