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Medicare weight-loss drug coverage could overwhelm doctors

It could be one of the biggest drug rollouts ever — and test an already burdened system as seniors seek new GLP-1 prescriptions.

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Health news • Jun 16

Benadryl Challenge: Teen left brain dead after viral TikTok

(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

I’m an Alzheimer’s specialist. I still missed it in my own father

Right now, we do not diagnose Alzheimer's disease at its origin. We diagnose its aftermath, expert writes.

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Health news • Jun 16

Think higher SPF means better? Experts say not always

These are the common mistakes dermatologists want you to stop making when it comes to sunscreen, especially for people over 40.

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Health news • Jun 16

Copper drug clears toxic Alzheimer’s proteins and restores memory

A copper-based compound restored the brain's ability to clear toxic Alzheimer's proteins, dramatically reducing amyloid buildup and improving memory in...

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Health news • Jun 16

As a neuroscientist, these are my daily habits to ward off dementia

I was in my 40s when I decided to go back to university to retrain as a neuroscientist. Previously I worked in the fashion industry, but working in brain...

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Popular over-the-counter supplement linked to faster Alzheimer’s decline, study suggests

Health news • Jun 16

Women sleep better than men – but experience the opposite

Women are more likely than men to report poor sleep, even though objective measurements show that their sleep is better in several respects, according to...

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Health news • Jun 16

Scientist confronting the rising global threat of mosquitoes

Growing up in Tahiti, Anna-Bella Failloux saw first-hand the threat posed by mosquitoes: nearly a third of adults on the picturesque island once had swollen...

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Health news • Jun 16

1940s-era drug helps uncover kidney pathway that may improve disease treatment

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a previously unrecognized way the kidneys regulate water balance—an advance that could lead to improved treatments...

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Health news • Jun 16

‘It’s really concerning’: Lakeland residents speak after 5 people, puppy attacked by rabid cat

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Five people and a puppy were attacked by a rabid cat in North Lakeland. It happened in the first week of June.

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Health news • Jun 16

Popular 'Ice' Vape Flavors May Have a Hidden Effect on Your Heart

For years, flavour additives in e-cigarettes have been largely viewed as a secondary concern compared with nicotine. Research and regulation have focused on...

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Health news • Jun 16

Utah reports nearly 700 measles cases since outbreak began, threatens elimination status

In the year since measles began spreading across the United States, Utah has reported nearly 700 cases.The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has...

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Health news • Jun 16

American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"

Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian...

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Health news • Jun 16

A federal medical reviewer said she could go home. RFK Jr. said no.

A medical review found Hondius passenger Angela Perryman could safely quarantine at home. An order issued Monday requires her to remain in a secure facility...

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Health news • Jun 16

American doctor who recovered from Ebola arrives back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"

The American doctor who contracted Ebola while working on a humanitarian mission in Congo has returned to the United States and said he's feeling well after...

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Health news • Jun 16

Ebola Cases Top 800 in Congo as Aid Groups Warn Outbreak May Be Larger Than Reported

Ebola treatment centers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are becoming overwhelmed as confirmed cases surge past 800 and health workers struggle to...

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Health news • Jun 16

Possible measles exposure in three Bay Area locations

Health officials warn citizens of a possible measles exposure at SFO, a San Jose Trader Joe's and International Halal Market on June 8.

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Health news • Jun 16

The Best Morning Drink for High Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians

Discover the best morning drink for high blood pressure. Dietitians recommend beet juice for its heart health benefits, blood pressure support and key...

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