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Health news • May 26

What Is 'Practical Optimism'? This Mindset Might Be The Key To Happiness.

If you're looking for a better outlook on life, you might want to try "practical optimism."

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Health news • May 26

Abortion bans are making miscarriage treatment more dangerous

Researchers found a shift from medication management to expectant management, putting more women's lives at risk.

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Health news • May 26

Turns Out, Your Favorite Breakfast Staple Could Come With a Major Brain Health Benefit

Love eggs in the morning? A new study found that older adults who ate eggs regularly had a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life,...

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Health news • May 26

6 Tick Infested Areas In Ohio

These tick infested areas are important to recognize, as ticks carry many possibilties for disease, most commonly lyme disease.

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Health news • May 26

Why humans care so much about body odour, and what it really tells us

Humans spend a great deal of time trying to smell good. We wash, deodorise and perfume our bodies daily, suggesting body odour must matter.

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Health news • May 26

‘We could have communicated it better.’ Officials admit missteps on Tewksbury Hospital security.

A series of violent incidents at the state hospital raised questions about how to balance treatment with safety.

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Health news • May 26

These Extremely Common Speech Patterns Could Be Early Signs Of Cognitive Decline, And A Higher Dementia Risk

If you're like most people, you probably rely on filler words like “um” and “uh” when speaking, whether you're presenting at work or talking to old friends...

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Health news • May 26

Should You Take Nutrition Advice From a Chatbot?

Many people are turning to artificial intelligence for help with their diet. Experts weigh the potential pros and cons.

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Health news • May 26

A Powerful H.I.V. Drug Lands in Zambia. But Will It Reach Those Who Need It?

Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed out by...

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Health news • May 26

I Drool in My Sleep. Is That Normal?

Saliva is important for our health, but even a little dribble can be embarrassing. Experts explain why it happens.

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Health news • May 26

Golden Retriever Rests Head on Pregnant Mom’s Belly & Feels Baby’s First Kick

Golden Retriever Emma seemed calm on her pregnant mom's belly, until one baby kick changed the mood. The golden dog had settled into the quiet couch when...

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Health news • May 26

Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

Australia has recorded its first diphtheria death in almost a decade as the country grapples with the worst outbreak of the vaccine-preventable disease in...

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Health news • May 26

DRC is no stranger to Ebola outbreaks. Why isn’t there a vaccine or treatment to help now?

The fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo came to the world's attention only a little more than a week ago and is already the...

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Health news • May 26

Why poor gut health can lead to Parkinson’s and how to avoid it

New research suggests that eating too much processed food, and too few vegetables, can put you at risk of the degenerative brain disorder.

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Health news • May 26

Your body’s ‘true age’ may help predict future illness, scientists say

Each additional one-year increase in biological age over chronological age was associated with a 15% increase in the risk of mortality.

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Health news • May 26

USC scientists discover a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and a possible way to shut it down

USC researchers have identified potential new drug compounds that may reduce the brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer's disease, especially in people with...

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Health news • May 26

Ebola Outbreak in the DRC: Watchlist Flash Alert | May 2026

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns that the rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could become the...

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Health news • May 26

Italy reports two suspected Ebola cases after Uganda trip

Two people are suspected of being infected with Ebola in Milan, northern Italy. The individuals, a man and a woman.

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Health news • May 26

Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda passes 1,000 cases, as Italy reports 2 suspected cases

With the Ebola toll past 1000 cases, the gap between the WHO's recommendations and conditions in the eastern DRC has erupted in the torching of two...

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Health news • May 26

​Ebola in Europe? Italy reports 2 suspected cases in Milan — How travelers can protect themselves from infection​

Ebola has everyone on edge again, and not just in the Democratic Republic of Congo or in Uganda. This time, Europe is also on the verge of being...

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