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Health news • Jun 21

Maryland resident with measles traveled through Dulles, DC clinic

WASHINGTON (7News) — Health officials in Maryland and the District of Columbia are investigating a confirmed measles case involving a Maryland resident who...

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Health news • Jun 21

A doctor explains how to boost your longevity in just 4 minutes a day, with exercises you can do at home

Exercise is key to healthy aging, and 30-second sessions of squats and push-ups may be enough to build strength and help you live longer, a doctor said.

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Health news • Jun 21

Healthy ageing doesn’t begin at 60: Doctor shares daily habits that can decide how well you’ll live later

Ageing has a curious way of surprising people. Many spend their younger years chasing deadlines, neglecting sleep, skipping exercise, and assuming there...

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Health news • Jun 21

Daily 'fountain of youth' drink could lower dementia and diabetes risk

It turns out your daily drink could be doing far more good than you think. And it's good news for millions. Article continues below...

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Health news • Jun 21

A Family Dispute Breaks Out After A Man Becomes Ill From Food Prepared By His Sister And Refuses To Eat There Again

Isn't it surprising how some family members can be so careless?! This kid shares how his annoying sister never kept him first while cooking meals.

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Health news • Jun 21

Health Division worried by high rates of STIs among young people in Tobago

The Division of Health is expressing alarm over “high rates” of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Tobago, particularly HIV, among the 20-29 age...

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Health news • Jun 21

How to keep ticks out of your yard and off your body

Home tick management is a relatively new concept for many Maine residents, as ticks weren't a problem in the state until the early 2000s.

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Health news • Jun 21

I teach people over 50 to be mobile: 3 low-impact moves that build more stability than a 30-minute walk

These three moves are low-impact on your muscles and joints but still help you become more stable and balanced; we teach you how to do them.

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Health news • Jun 21

‘Only death can stop me’: dying Chinese tycoon works 12 hours daily to cure ALS

Top e-commerce executive who has survived several near-death episodes, says 'faith' keeps him going in the 'darkest night'.

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Health news • Jun 21

H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia for the first time, meaning virus has now reached every continent

Australia confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a seabird near Esperance, Western Australia, meaning the virus has now spread to every continent.

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Health news • Jun 21

Frozen fruit and canned veg are cheap, but are they as healthy as fresh food?

You probably know fruit and vegetables are good for you, and most of us don't eat enough of them.

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Health news • Jun 21

3 Common Men's Health Drugs Have Surprising Origins

Many medicines begin life with one purpose and end up proving useful for a completely different reason. Few areas show this more clearly than men's health.

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Health news • Jun 20

Measles case confirmed in Maryland resident who passed through Dulles and DC clinic

A confirmed measles case has been found in a Maryland resident who traveled through Dulles Airport and went to an urgent care office in the District.

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Health news • Jun 20

Measles case reported at Dulles Airport, Adams Morgan clinic

A Maryland resident who traveled internationally has measles. Exposures were at Dulles Airport and Mary's Center Adams Morgan Clinic June 17.

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Health news • Jun 20

Another measles case confirmed in Maryland after resident returned from international trip

The state's health department alerted Marylanders to a confirmed case of measles Saturday afternoon after a resident returned this week from an...

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Health news • Jun 20

Another measles case linked to Maryland and Virginia

VIRGINIA, USA — Another measles case has been confirmed in Maryland and Virginia. This marks Maryland's fourth confirmed measles case.

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Health news • Jun 20

The 5 Best Cereals to Reduce Stroke Risk, According to Cardiologists and Dietitians

Your breakfast bowl can be a powerful step toward better heart health.

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Health news • Jun 20

The hobby that can rewire your brain and help you build resilience

Experts say resilience may be as ordinary as the journal entries people scribble, the emails they exchange, the task lists they create.

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Health news • Jun 20

VDH reports another measles exposure in Northern Virginia amid outbreak in Buckingham County

The Virginia Department of Health on Saturday reported another measles exposure at Dulles International Airport amid an outbreak in Buckingham County.

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Health news • Jun 20

Three genes may link six mental disorders through shared biomarkers

Different neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and...

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