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Health news • May 17

What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a “public health emergency of...

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Health news • May 17

Silent signs of Hypertension a heart surgeon says you should never ignore before it’s too late

I have spent four decades in the operating theatre and an equal number at the bedside, watching hypertension quietly carve away years of life long before a...

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Health news • May 17

Got maggots? These doctors are bringing the bugs into their practice on purpose

The lowly maggot gets a bad rap, mostly known for feeding on corpses and rotting meat.

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Health news • May 17

Hantavirus can survive in semen 6 years after infection: Study

(NewsNation) — A 2023 study suggesting the hantavirus can live for years in semen and be transmitted sexually long after infection is getting attention...

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Health news • May 17

Here's What It Means If You Get Winded From Walking Up The Stairs

Most people have been out of breath after climbing the stairs — but is that normal?

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Health news • May 17

Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s in mice with breakthrough nanotechnology

A new nanotechnology treatment reversed Alzheimer's symptoms in mice by restoring the brain's natural cleanup system. The specially engineered nanoparticles...

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Health news • May 17

Fortis Delhi gastroenterologist rates 5 popular gut health foods: Chia seeds, Greek yoghurt… | Health

Dr Vatsya explains how the popular gut health foods actually effects our body, and what we should keep in mind while consuming them. | Health.

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Health news • May 17

The healthiest workout may be shorter — and harder — than people think

A new study found that one small shift in daily movement habits was linked to lower risk of dementia, diabetes and heart disease.

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Health news • May 17

‘We’re not ready’: US lags on pandemic preparedness after Covid, experts say

The hantavirus outbreak, while unlikely to spark the next big pandemic, is shining a spotlight on the ways public health has deteriorated in the US: its...

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Health news • May 17

Nordic Walking Can Improve Your Heart Function. Here's How It Works.

A study found people with coronary artery disease saw improved health outcomes after committing to the workout for 12 weeks.

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Health news • May 17

12 Things Doctors Always Do When They Travel To Avoid Getting Sick

There are ways to reduce your chances of coming home from vacation with a terrible cold, digestive issues or other health problems.

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Health news • May 17

Where does hantavirus lurk in the U.S.? Scientists found ‘hot spots’ in surprising areas

A recent suspected hantavirus case in Illinois is a stark reminder that the potentially deadly virus does exist in the U.S.There are currently no cases of...

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Health news • May 17

Where does hantavirus lurk in the U.S.? Scientists found ‘hot spots’ in surprising areas

A recent suspected hantavirus case in Illinois is a stark reminder that the potentially deadly virus does exist in the U.S.There are currently no cases of...

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Health news • May 17

Feeling empty after finishing a video game? Researchers say post-game depression is a real phenomenon

Finishing a beloved video game can leave players with a profound sense of loss. A new study shows that "post-game depression" is a measurable phenomenon...

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Health news • May 17

A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed

It all started when a 9-year-old boy went with his parents to visit relatives in Seminole, Texas, early last year. After he returned home to Mexico,...

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Health news • May 17

Eight easy hobbies that slow brain ageing

One art session a week has a similar effect on the ageing process as an extra workout, according to new research.

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Health news • May 17

Why aren't brain transplants possible?

At the Alcor facility in Arizona, more than 150 disembodied heads reportedly lie in cryogenic chambers, preserved in hopes that future medical advances can...

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Health news • May 17

Scientists Discover Hidden “Switch” That Burns Fat and Could Treat Bone Disease

A newly discovered fat-burning “switch” could pave the way for future treatments that strengthen fragile bones.

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Health news • May 17

Patagonia shares lessons on what it learned from hantavirus

When residents of Argentina's Chubut province see dead rats, they douse them with bleach, double bag and burn them. They keep their homes clear of trash and...

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Health news • May 17

Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Sparks Global Health Alert

A rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a South Atlantic cruise is drawing global attention to the Andes strain's unusual ability to spread between people.

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