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Health news • May 28

Mosquitoes seem to be getting over insect repellent

Research shows mosquitoes can be conditioned to associate DEET repellent with food, potentially explaining why some insects overcome their aversion to the...

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Health news • May 28

4 minutes of exercise a day could help control blood sugar

A new study found short “exercise snacks” were practical and effective for people with Type 2 diabetes.

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Health news • May 28

Ozempic may be reshaping the brain, scientists say

Ozempic was supposed to be a gut story. Then Allison Shapiro looked at the brain scans. An assistant professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz,...

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Health news • May 28

VDH dashboard showing 10 new cases of measles

The Virginia Department of Health says there have now been 64 cases of measles so far this year.

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Health news • May 28

'Out of control': Doctors on the front line of Ebola outbreak speak out

Doctors at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo told ABC News that the deadly virus is still spreading at an alarming...

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Health news • May 28

Why Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitoring Is Still the Holy Grail of Wearables

Glucose is an incredibly annoying bodily component to work with.

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Health news • May 28

A systematic overview and second-order meta-analysis of nature-based interventions for stress, anxiety and depression

The prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression is increasing globally. Nature-based interventions (NBIs), using natural settings to promote well-being,...

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Health news • May 28

Daily drug taken by millions found to increase risk of dementia by 33%

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can work wonders when treating acid reflux, but US boffins found they can also drastically increase your risk of dementia.

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Health news • May 28

Death of doctor treating Ebola patients raises fears among Congo health workers

Doctors, relatives and Red Cross volunteers gathered in the eastern Congolese city of Bunia for the burial of a doctor who died after treating Ebola...

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Health news • May 28

5 Health Risks From Consuming Too Much Protein

Most Americans eat more protein than they need. We asked experts what can happen if people have too much of a good thing.

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Health news • May 28

Experts Warn These Stomach Symptoms Could Signal Something Serious

Discover the signs your upset stomach isn't normal, including when you should make an appointment to see a doctor about your symptoms.

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Health news • May 28

'I'm a cardiologist and I never eat these foods - one is almost pure fat'

Eating foods high in fat can increase your cholesterol, raising you risk of heart disease and strokes, as well as the possibility of suffering a heart...

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Health news • May 28

Unprecedented view inside live stem cells reveals aging process and loss of regenerative capacity

Scientists have developed a powerful new technique that allows them to observe how individual cells manufacture proteins during aging,...

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Health news • May 28

Young colorectal cancer patient urges others to get screened

With colorectal cancer rates rising among younger adults, health care experts recommend regular screenings at earlier ages.

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Health news • May 28

Deadly Virus Outbreak Spreads to New Nation

Hundreds are feared to have died from the virus in Africa.

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Health news • May 28

Rising Early-Onset Cancer Incidence Prompts Novel Management Strategies, Research

Rising rates of early-onset cancers have prompted shifts in management strategies and new research avenues.

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Health news • May 28

As RFK Jr. targets antidepressants, WA residents share their experiences

In Washington, 13.6% of adults say they currently take antidepressants, and an additional 17% say they have taken them previously.

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Health news • May 28

Dear Doctor: My wife says it’s dangerous to eat fruit and vegetables during the same meal

DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife's become convinced that mixing fruit and vegetables during the same meal is harmful -- for instance, eating fruit salad as a side...

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Health news • May 28

Message by the WHO Director-General to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

To the people of DRC, especially to the people of Ituri. Jambo kwenu wakahaji wa Ituri. Mbote na bino, bato ya Ituri. My name is Tedros, and I am the...

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Health news • May 28

Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction without lasers or surgery

Researchers are developing a futuristic alternative to LASIK that reshapes the eye without lasers or incisions. Using mild electrical pulses and platinum...

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