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Health news • Jul 03

Nutrition Experts Expose The Healthy Habits That Aren't Healthy At All

Health and wellness have become a huge part of culture these days. We all want to take better care of ourselves, right? But for as much information as there...

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Health news • Jul 03

Dear Doctor: It’s likely not her meds. Lumbar spinal stenosis is suspected cause of leg heaviness

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm an 83-year-old female who's in good health. I don't take any prescriptions, and I'm not overweight. I donate blood regularly,...

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Health news • Jul 03

Research Shows a Certain Amount of Strength Training Every Week Can Help You Live Longer

Learn how 90 to 120 minutes of strength training a week may support longevity and why pairing it with cardio offers broader health benefits.

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Health news • Jul 03

Dangerous Tick-Spread Disease, Which Can Transmit Just 15 Minutes After Contact, Is Rising in the U.S. — Here's What to Know

A disease spread by ticks is rising in the United States. The Powassan virus mostly affects the Northeast and Great Lakes regions from late spring through...

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Health news • Jul 03

Dangerous Tick-Spread Disease, Which Can Transmit Just 15 Minutes After Contact, Is Rising in the U.S. — Here's What to Know

There are no vaccines or medicines available to prevent or treat the Powassan virus.

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Health news • Jul 03

The Best Foods to Eat to Fight Inflammation, According to Dietitians

Learn how foods can help lower inflammation in the body, plus how to incorporate more anti-inflammatory foods into your diet.

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Health news • Jul 03

Memory Loss May Not Be the Earliest Sign of Alzheimer’s

Memory loss is by far the most notorious symptom of Alzheimer's disease, but it might not be the initial sign of the illness.

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Health news • Jul 03

The Connection Between Longevity and Cardio

The benefits of cardio go beyond getting sweaty. It brings a glow to your face, trains your heart and lungs, improves energy and mood, and even boosts...

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Health news • Jul 03

What killed Americans in 1776? The answer is dramatically different from today

Heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes now top America's leading causes of death, replacing infectious diseases that devastated communities 250 years...

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Health news • Jul 03

What killed Americans in 1776? The answer is dramatically different from today

Life expectancy rose from the age of 30 to nearly 80 years. Today, infectious diseases have given way to chronic conditions like heart disease,...

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Health news • Jul 03

After prostate surgery I thought I’d be cancer-free. I had no idea how wrong I was

After convincing myself that my ordeal was over, learning that the cancer had spread to my lymph nodes, bones and stomach was devastating.

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Health news • Jul 03

July 4 Beachgoers Face Risk of Flesh-Eating Bacteria in New York

Ahead of July 4, Americans planning on heading to the shore for the holiday are being urged to take precautions after local officials warned that Vibrio...

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Health news • Jul 03

What are statins? The uses and side effects of cholesterol medication

It's essential to discuss your personal circumstances with a GP when considering statins.

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Health news • Jul 03

Should You Get an Alzheimer’s Blood Test? Here’s What Doctors Want You to Know

Alzheimer's blood tests are becoming more accurate and available. But experts say the most important question isn't whether you can get one—it's whether...

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Health news • Jul 03

Deadly drug-resistant fungal infections rising in the U.S.

A potentially deadly type of fungus that is almost untreatable continues to pose severe threats to healthcare facilities across the U.S., a new government...

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Health news • Jul 03

People Who Like This 1 Food Have Lower Risk of Diabetes and Hypertension, Doctors Say

New research links a genetic predisposition to liking onions with a lower risk of two diseases. Here, experts break it down.

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Health news • Jul 03

People Who Like This 1 Food Have Lower Risk of Diabetes and Hypertension, Doctors Say

New research links a genetic predisposition to liking onions with a lower risk of two diseases. Here, experts break it down.

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Health news • Jul 03

A single dose of psilocybin reduces reward-seeking behavior by altering inhibitory brain cells

A single dose of psilocybin reduces the drive to seek out rewards by increasing the activity of inhibitory brain cells. These findings help explain how...

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Health news • Jul 03

Commentary: It's not just vaccines — from infancy to adolescence, Republicans are waging war on children's health

The conservative war on child health starts with the anti-vaccine campaign and proceeds to cutbacks in nutrition assistance and narrowed access to...

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Health news • Jul 03

News of disease outbreaks can warp our brains in strange and subtle ways

The "behavioural immune system" can drive harsher moral judgement and may even contribute to xenophobia.

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