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Health news • Jun 15

Busy tick season in Connecticut raises concerns about Lyme disease risk

A day that feels perfect for getting outdoors in Connecticut may come with a hidden risk. Experts say it is shaping up to be a busy year for ticks,...

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Health news • Jun 15

Measles case detected at SFO days before World Cup start

Travelers at the often bustling international terminal at San Francisco Airport may have been exposed to the highly contagious measles virus days before the...

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Health news • Jun 15

Brain-computer interface enables independent, accurate communication for man living with ALS

A new study demonstrates that a person with severe paralysis caused by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can use a brain-computer interface (BCI) at home...

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Health news • Jun 15

Why Some People Are Wired to Wake Up Early, According to Experts

Ever wonder why some people wake up early without an alarm? Experts explain how genetics, circadian rhythms, and daily habits influence your sleep schedule.

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Health news • Jun 15

Brain-computer interface: ALS patient uses brain implant for 19 months

An ALS patient has been using a brain-computer interface daily at home for almost two years. The study provides important evidence for its everyday...

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Health news • Jun 15

The tiny tick threatening to ruin Americans’ summer – by turning them vegan

Lone star species causing a wave of alpha-gal syndrome, leaving sufferers allergic to meat and dairy.

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Health news • Jun 15

DPH confirms first case of measles in Connecticut this year

The Connecticut Department of Public Health has confirmed the state's first case of measles this year in an unvaccinated adult from Hartford County...

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Health news • Jun 15

OPINION: ASCO 2026 — Postulating under-50 cancer surge, GLP-1, computational oncology

Any views or opinions expressed in this column are of the individual, group, or entity who submitted it and not the publication, owner(s), its advertisers,...

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Health news • Jun 15

DRC reports record number of Ebola cases in a single day as outbreak hits 1-month mark

Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported a record one-day increase in Ebola cases since the current outbreak was first...

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Health news • Jun 15

Bilingual Brains Use a Single Shared Engine for Grammar

A new study uses MEG imaging to prove that bilingual brains rely on a single, shared grammar engine across all spoken languages.

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Health news • Jun 15

The marshmallow test, redone with ten times as many children, found that a four-year-old's willpower mostly stopped predicting teenage success once family background was taken into account

The marshmallow test is one of the most repeated stories in popular psychology. A small child is left alone with a treat and told that waiting will earn a...

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Health news • Jun 15

Diagnostic dilemma: Brain scans following a man's hospital visit for leg weakness revealed a surprising finding

The patient: A 44-year-old man in France. The symptoms: For two weeks prior to going to the doctor, the man had been feeling mild weakness in his left leg.

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Health news • Jun 15

Column | As a doctor, I tell people to do these 4 things to reduce age-related muscle loss

Resistance training, protein and recovery remain the most powerful tools for preserving strength and independence later in life.

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Health news • Jun 15

Dementia: Joint pain supplement may speed progression

Glucosamine, a widely used joint pain supplement, may speed the progression of dementia and even increase mortality, according to a new study.

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Health news • Jun 15

Ask the Expert: Rethinking Obesity Treatment in the GLP-1 Era

Obesity remains a major health problem in the United States, affecting about 2 in 5 adults and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease,...

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Health news • Jun 15

Medicare and Weight-Loss Drugs: Coverage Expansion in 2026

Medicare is expanding weight-loss drug coverage in 2026 through a special pilot program. Learn more about Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge Program with this guide.

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Health news • Jun 15

COVID Shots Tied to Lower Risks of Heart Attack, Cardiac Death

COVID-19 vaccines were associated with a lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), in addition to other outcomes, particularly among older...

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Health news • Jun 15

Consumer Reports: The truth about fish oil pills

Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements in the country. Adults take them regularly, trying to get some of the same heart-healthy nutrients found in...

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Health news • Jun 15

Trump’s obesity drug plan creates a temporary Medicare program that may be hard to end

After July 1, Medicare will offer GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for $50. By benefiting insurers, drugmakers, and seniors, it may not remain a temporary program.

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Health news • Jun 15

Effectiveness of 2024-2025 COVID Vaccines in Adults

About The Study: In this test-negative case-control study, 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccination was associated with reduced likelihood of medically attended.

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