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Health news • May 28

High-puff e-cigarettes may become more toxic with use

A University of California, Riverside-led study has found that heavily used high-puff electronic cigarettes may contain higher levels of harmful chemicals...

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Health news • May 28

Wastewater testing expands in advance of World Cup

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As we get closer to the World Cup, and the hundreds of thousands of fans traveling here to Atlanta, public health is a...

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Health news • May 28

In 1938 the average American spent 47 minutes a day doing nothing — by 2026 that number had almost vanished, and researchers say that lost time was never idle, it was when the brain did its most important work

In 1965, the earliest large-scale time-diary study ever conducted found that the average American between the ages of 25 and 35 spent the equivalent of...

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Health news • May 28

Skip the Protein Bars—Dietitians Recommend These 9 High-Protein, High-Fiber Snacks Instead

We asked dietitians for the best protein- and fiber-packed snacks that aren't a boring protein bar. Here are the delicious and nutritious snacks they...

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Health news • May 28

Health department issues warning after rabid bat found inside home, resident exposed in McHenry County

Health officials said that a resident was exposed to a bat, which tested positive for rabies, that was found in a house in McHenry County, the first rabid...

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Health news • May 28

Rabid Raccoon Found in Westmoreland

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Westmoreland.

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Health news • May 28

Mosquitoes learn to link the smell of DEET with a blood meal – new study

Teach mozzies to link the smell of DEET with food, and they might seek it out. So what does this mean?

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Health news • May 28

Titanium particles may explain why antibiotics fail against dental implant infections

Dental implants have given tens of millions of people something dentures never could: a full set of fixed and fully functioning teeth.

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Health news • May 28

Young adult colorectal cancer rates climb as new blood test option joins screening guidelines

The American Cancer Society updates colorectal cancer screening guidelines with blood tests amid rising cases in young adults, but emphasizes colonoscopy...

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Health news • May 28

Aid supplies reach heart of Congo’s Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa

Aid supplies have been rushed in to the center of Congo's Ebola outbreak where medical workers are struggling with equipment shortages, distrustful locals...

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Health news • May 28

4 Simple Rules for a Healthy Gut

The microbiota in your digestive system plays a role in metabolism, mood, and even your genes. Here's how to optimize it for a happy gut.

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Health news • May 28

Mass. BBQ restaurant forced to close due to outbreak of ‘vomiting disease’

A Massachusetts restaurant was closed due to an outbreak of norovirus. 2 Jerks BBQ Kitchen and Bar, located in Raynham, announced Wednesday in a social...

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Health news • May 28

Weight Loss on GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Risk of Disease, Study Finds

Does losing weight by taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy actually improve your risk of other diseases associated with obesity?

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Health news • May 28

Local GLP-1 user loses 105 pounds, suffers few side effects

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss has skyrocketed, but there are side effects. Spectrum News 1 spoke with one woman about her...

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Health news • May 28

How to Protect Yourself From Ticks — and Lyme Disease — in the Bay Area

In California we're at less risk from tick-borne Lyme disease — but we're not immune. Here's what to know about keeping yourself and your pets safe.

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Health news • May 28

Ask Sahaj: I’m 27, have few friends and am still single. I feel so behind.

A letter writer can't help “but feel wistful at how my life looks nothing like I hoped it would today.”

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Health news • May 28

These thyroid disorder symptoms are easy to mistake for normal aging

Thyroid problems can mimic other health conditions and hormonal changes, leading people to brush off symptoms and delay treatment.

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Health news • May 28

A nasty virus is hitting a popular California trail

Officials are urging hikers to take precautions after a contagious stomach virus spread along the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern California.

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Health news • May 28

Gene activity clocks estimate lifespan across species, matching epigenetic tools

Molecular clocks that can provide accurate estimates of both molecular age and lifespan across multiple mammalian species and tissue types are presented in...

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Health news • May 28

WHO chief calls for ceasefire amid DR Congo Ebola outbreak

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) headed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday as the country continues to...

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