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Health news • Aug 06

Older or younger sibling? Birth order may affect health later in life

The order in which children are born may shape their risk of developing dozens of diseases, from autism and allergies to substance abuse.

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Health news • Aug 06

How much coffee is too much coffee for your health?

This popular beverage is beneficial for our health – up to a certain extent.

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Health news • Aug 06

Cardiologist Warns About 1 Drink You Should ‘Avoid at All Costs’ If You Have Heart Issues

Cardiologist warns about the health impact of energy drinks on people with heart problems. The potential danger includes heart rhythm issues.

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Health news • Aug 06

6 Foods with More Fiber Than a Slice of Whole-Grain Bread, According to Dietitians

Go beyond whole-grain bread and add these six foods that pack even more fiber per serving.

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Health news • Aug 06

Oral cholesterol-lowering peptide approved after a decade in development

Merck & Co's Lipfendra (enlicitide) employs 13 enzymes in biocatalytic synthesis.

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Health news • Aug 06

Golden Retriever Has Toddler & Mom Fighting Over Her Undivided Attention

Shared by @skylars.the.limit, this cute video begins with a Golden Retriever, a toddler, and mom accidentally finding themselves in a very funny...

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Health news • Aug 06

Nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to risks you can change

A long-term brain study found that common risks such as smoking, high blood pressure, heart disease, and high blood lipids were strongly linked to damage...

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Health news • Aug 06

Could Viagra Help Fight Cancer? Study Finds Surprising Cholesterol Link

A new study links Viagra and statins to lower five-year death risk in cancer patients, with a cholesterol-based mechanism.

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Health news • Aug 06

The Best Way to Eat Broccoli for Maximum Cancer-Fighting Compounds, According to Dietitians

If you're looking to maximize the cancer-fighting compounds in broccoli, dietitians agree that steamed broccoli is best.

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Health news • Aug 06

Hospital staff said he was faking it and released him. He died from an overdose soon after

On a cold December night in 2023, the staff at Providence Milwaukie Hospital in Milwaukie, Ore., called local police. They wanted help getting one of their...

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Health news • Aug 06

A drug already used for osteoporosis blocked spinal damage in a new study

Genetic changes may set off a chain reaction that causes the spine's natural shock absorbers to harden and deteriorate. Zebrafish with a faulty...

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Health news • Aug 06

West Nile virus spreads in Europe? Greece reports surge, Italy leads infections, first case in Germany

Greece and Italy are reporting the highest West Nile virus activity in Europe this season.

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Health news • Aug 06

Protein Intake and Kidney Function: No Link Found

Over 10 years, higher habitual dietary protein intake was not associated with a faster decline in iohexol-measured GFR (mGFR) among middle-aged and older...

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Health news • Aug 06

Dr. Roach: Capgras syndrome causes woman to believe spouse is dead

Dear Dr. Roach: My mom has Capgras syndrome and firmly believes that her husband (my dad) is dead. She thinks that there's someone whom I snuck in and built...

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Health news • Aug 06

Why Are More Young Women Developing Heart Disease?

Rates are on the rise, but prevention is possible. Here's what experts recommend.

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Health news • Aug 06

Turns Out, Breakfast May Influence the Rest of Your Day More Than You Realize

Skipping breakfast may mean missing more than just a meal. For teens who usually skipped it, adding a morning meal boosted overall nutrient intake,...

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Health news • Aug 06

Dozens of health workers at epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak protest lack of payment

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Dozens of health workers working at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak staged protests Thursday to demand payment for their wages,...

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Health news • Aug 06

Congo Intercepts Passenger Boat Near Kinshasa That Carried Suspected Ebola Case

US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions,...

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Health news • Aug 06

Deadly mold infections may be far more common than doctors realized, CDC study finds

A new U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated threat.

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Health news • Aug 06

'Exceeded Our Expectations': One Antioxidant Could Be Key to Keeping Aging Muscles Strong

There are many biological processes that naturally slow down or falter as we age, and a growing number of studies are looking at ways to interrupt that...

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