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Health news • May 15

No known cases of hantavirus in U.S. as officials monitor 41 with possible exposure

There are no known cases of hantavirus in the United States as of Friday, garnering a sense of hope stateside amid a global outbreak that has killed three...

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Health news • May 15

Cruise ships are perfect breeding ground for viruses, but we can’t get enough

Buffets and shared spaces help make cruise ships ideal places for viruses to flourish, disease experts say. Still, Americans are booking cruises in record...

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Health news • May 15

12 Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Doctors Say You Shouldn’t Ignore

Doctors share common rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, from wrist pain and swollen joints to fatigue, dry eyes, and skin nodules, plus when to see a...

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Health news • May 15

Vitamin B12 is crucial for keeping many parts of the body working properly, so even a small shortage can cause widespread health issues

Even a modest shortfall of Vitamin B12 may harm the body's energy systems by damaging mitochondria and reduce muscle strength.

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Health news • May 15

Scientists say that eating slightly fewer calories may be the most effective way to stay young and slow the aging process

One of the longest human calorie-restriction diet trials ever run has proven in the clearest terms yet that fewer calories slows aging.

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Health news • May 15

People with ADHD have a natural inclination for intuitive thinking and creative breakthroughs, according to a new study

Researchers set out to test a long-running hunch among cognitive scientists that people with ADHD were more creative thinkers.

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Health news • May 15

Uganda confirms Ebola case in man from neighboring Congo who died in Ugandan capital

Uganda on Friday reported one Ebola case involving a Congolese man admitted to a hospital in Kampala three days before he died. Officials said the case was...

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Health news • May 15

Hantavirus outbreak reduced to 10 cases as ship passengers return to home countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) today reduced the number of reported hantavirus cases from the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius from 11 to 10.

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Health news • May 15

CDC Didn’t Tell New York About Resident on Hantavirus-Plagued Cruise

A Manhattan resident who was on the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak traveled freely after leaving the ship, and the U.S. Centers for...

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Health news • May 15

Connecticut health officials warn of hepatitis A outbreak linked to shellfish

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - The Connecticut Department of Public Health warned residents about a hepatitis A outbreak in New York that has been linked to...

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Health news • May 15

A 47-year study reveals when strength and fitness start to fade

A groundbreaking Swedish study that tracked people for nearly 50 years has revealed when the body's physical decline quietly begins.

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Health news • May 15

Hantavirus doesn't linger, requires close contact: Officials

Health experts told ABC News that the current science behind the hantavirus does not show the same levels of transmission as other viruses.

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Health news • May 15

How to get rid of mosquitoes and keep your home 100% bug free this year

I found the best way to get rid of mosquitoes after talking with pest control experts. They recommend the best products and methods for making your home...

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Health news • May 15

Hantavirus countdown: U.S. cruise passengers settle in for 42 days of waiting

The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has potentially exposed passengers to a deadly disease. Most returning Americans are now housed in Nebraska.

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Health news • May 15

WHO Director Shoots Down Alex Jones’ Claims Hantavirus Is ‘COVID 2.0’

Jones, a prominent conspiracy theorist, claimed earlier this week that the recent Hantavirus outbreak was being “rolled out” and “hyped up” by the World...

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Health news • May 15

Scientists Say Cognitive Decline Isn’t Inevitable — Your Brain Can Improve at Any Age

A long-term study found that brain health can improve throughout life with consistent daily habits, cognitive training, and personalized support,...

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Health news • May 15

Man, 53, Loses 100 Pounds and Gets Off Insulin With These 3 Lifestyle Changes

After years of fatigue, obesity and Type 2 diabetes, a Texas man transformed his health by overhauling his diet to lose more than 100 pounds and reverse his...

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Health news • May 15

Ebola outbreak with uncommon strain erupts in Congo and Uganda; 65 deaths

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed an Ebola outbreak in the Northeastern Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of...

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Health news • May 15

New stroke trial reveals why reopening a blocked artery is sometimes not enough

A new treatment administered after removing a blood clot in the brain could improve stroke recovery and reduce serious long-term effects.

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Health news • May 15

Harsh Parenting Biologically Distorts Child Stress Regulation

A new study uses heart monitors to prove that harsh parenting disrupts a child's biological stress co-regulation system.

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