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Health news • Jun 16

Live with a partner? You may be sharing more microbes than you think

A large study finds you may share about a quarter of your oral and gut microbes with the people you live with. Should you worry? We asked the experts.

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Health news • Jun 16

Missionary back in the U.S. after Ebola scare | WORLD

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Health news • Jun 16

Your Diet Could Be Missing the Key Ingredient for Heart Protection

New research indicates that when it comes to heart health, the types of fruits and vegetables consumed may be just as important as the amount.

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Health news • Jun 16

Column | This exercise ‘sweet spot’ is linked to greater longevity

A new study pinpoints how many minutes per week of strength training might help people avoid death from conditions including heart attacks and Alzheimer's.

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Health news • Jun 16

Column | The dirty secret in your soap: Antibacterial soap may be breeding superbugs

Don't fall for hygiene theater: Antibacterial products aren't better than regular soap and water.

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Health news • Jun 16

‘Sad nipple syndrome’ is leaving women distressed — docs explain what’s going on

Do you feel a sense of impending doom when your nipple is touched? You're not alone. And after conversation online drew attention to the phenomena,...

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Health news • Jun 16

American says hantavirus quarantine order "feels like retaliation"

A Florida woman who was exposed to hantavirus remains at a quarantine facility in Nebraska, despite a CDC recommendation.

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Health news • Jun 16

Benadryl Challenge: Teen left brain dead from viral TikTok trend

(NewsNation) — A 15-year-old girl has been left with “no brain activity” in an ICU after attempting a viral TikTok challenge. Leah Presson partook in the...

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Health news • Jun 16

American doctor previously infected with Ebola in DRC returns to US

The American doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has returned to the United States.

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Health news • Jun 16

Happy Birthday, Sara Beth: Clayton Girl Continues Inspiring Others Through Cancer Journey

Sara Beth Bagley poses with her birthday cake during her queen-themed 7th birthday celebration at Bethesda Church in Clayton. Contributed Photo.

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Health news • Jun 16

Researchers Warn Widely Prescribed Blood Pressure Drugs Could Be Harming Diabetic Kidneys

New research suggests that a common second-line blood pressure treatment may not be as kidney-friendly as previously assumed for some people with diabetic...

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Health news • Jun 16

Popular Supplement Ingredient Linked to Shorter Lifespans in Men

A nutrient often promoted for boosting focus and brain performance may carry an unexpected downside for men's long‑term health, according to a new study.

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Health news • Jun 16

Unprecedented brain implant allows paralyzed man to completely control his computer and "speak" independently

A recent study published in Nature Medicine provides evidence that a specialized brain implant can allow a person with severe paralysis to independently...

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Health news • Jun 16

COVID-19 vaccine linked with lower risk of heart attack, stroke: Study

New research shows that the COVID-19 vaccine reduces the risk of cardiovascular issues associated with the virus by 40%. Learn more here.

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Health news • Jun 16

Woman with ‘completely normal’ life woke up with aches — and was left paralyzed

A woman who woke up with “gym” aches was struck down by a sudden paralysis, caused by a rare condition. Charlie Wilson, 38, was living a “completely normal”...

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Health news • Jun 16

Gen Z Isn't Enjoying Their 20s As Much As Gen X & Boomers Did For 9 Pretty Legit Reasons

Older people may think youth is a time to live your best life, but for Gen Z, their 20s are not particularly enjoyable at the moment.

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Health news • Jun 16

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease (Lyme borreliosis) remains the most common vector-borne infection in the northern hemisphere. Approximately 30,000 cases are reported in the...

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Health news • Jun 16

A 2025 NYU study found that women who actively worry about aging — particularly those who fear future health problems — measurably age faster at the cellular level than those who do not, in a quiet finding that suggests how a person thinks about getting ol

Worrying about getting old, it turns out, may not be a neutral psychological activity. In November 2025, Mariana Rodrigues, a PhD student at the NYU School...

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Health news • Jun 16

Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo, and "that means we are missing cases," WHO says

Kampala, Uganda — The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda is still spreading one month after the outbreak was declared...

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Health news • Jun 16

Dear Doctor: What makes some people more reactive to mosquito bites than others?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I attract mosquitoes like nobody else I know! When I was younger, the bites would become large and hard. I'm 65, and if there are mosquitoes...

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