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Health news • Jun 15

COVID-19 Vaccine Success in Seniors

About The Study: Vaccines administered in autumn and winter 2025 to 2026 showed approximately 55% effectiveness against symptomatic disease among.

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Health news • Jun 15

Single-cell RNA sequencing of terminal ileal biopsies identifies signatures of Crohn’s disease pathogenesis

Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease exhibiting substantial heterogeneity in clinical presentation and response to therapy.

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Health news • Jun 15

Long-term independent use of an intracortical brain–computer interface for speech and cursor control

Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) can provide naturalistic communication and digital access to people with severe paralysis by decoding neural activity...

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Health news • Jun 15

Covid vaccination cut risk of adverse heart events, large study finds

Recent Covid vaccination appears to have broad cardioprotective effects, according to a new study, which found reduced risk of events like heart attacks and...

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Health news • Jun 15

Health headlines: GLP-1 risks, exercise drop, and the power of grandparents

Popular weight loss drugs may come with some unexpected downsides, according to new research. And a separate study finds grandparents could be a powerful...

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Health news • Jun 15

The Best Breakfast to Eat If You’re Trying to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol

Banana overnight oats support healthy LDL cholesterol with soluble fiber, unsaturated fats, and potassium. Plus, expert-backed tips for better cholesterol.

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Health news • Jun 15

Why Are Ultra-Processed Foods So Bad for You? Study Offers Insight

A recent study found that it's not just the low nutrient profile of ultra-processed foods that causes negative health effects, but also the processes used...

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Health news • Jun 15

Hometown Health: GLP-1 users exercise less after starting weight loss drugs, study finds

People using GLP-1 medications for weight loss tend to exercise less after they start taking the drugs.

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Health news • Jun 15

Experimental treatment kills prostate tumor cells while reawakening antitumor immunity

Cornell Prime dots – known as C' dots – are effective against prostate tumors, according to a new preclinical study led by investigators at Weill Cornell...

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Health news • Jun 15

Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared

Congolese authorities report a large daily increase in Ebola cases as the virus without a approved medicine or vaccine spreads rapidly.

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Health news • Jun 15

The Link Between Vitamin C And Brain Health Just Got Even Clearer

We can't make our own vitamin C, so we need to imbibe enough of this essential nutrient through our diets. Through our bodies it flows, from the stomach,...

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Health news • Jun 15

Californian Contracts Fatal Disease 'Breeding Wild Rats'

Berkeley's first leptospirosis death in more than a decade has health officials sounding the alarm over rats and delayed medical care.

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Health news • Jun 15

6 Hobbies That May Help Slow Brain Aging as You Get Older

Studies show that regularly engaging in hobbies, like gardening, dancing, or playing music, may help slow the brain-aging process.1 Here are six that are...

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Health news • Jun 15

Dear Doctor: Charge patient saw on hospital bill had a limited relationship with reality

A patient questions the necessity and $11000 cost of hormone therapy for prostate cancer after radiation.

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Health news • Jun 15

Millions of Women Are Left Out of Menopause’s Moment

Women who can't take hormone therapy because of breast cancer or other diseases say they are deeply frustrated.

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Health news • Jun 15

Millions take calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones. A major review finds little benefit

For years, calcium and vitamin D supplements have been promoted as a simple way for older adults to protect their bones and prevent falls.

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Health news • Jun 15

Why your blood sugar may rise in summer even when you're eating 'Healthy,' and the smart swaps that can help

Summer has a way of changing what ends up on the plate. The soaring temperatures make cold drinks, juicy fruits, sweet lassis and refreshing sherbets almost...

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Health news • Jun 15

We’re not as helpless against dementia as we think

US dementia cases are projected to double by 2060. But age-specific risk has fallen about 13 percent per decade — and up to 45 percent of dementia may be...

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Health news • Jun 15

The Surprising High-Protein Ingredient You Should Be Adding to Your Smoothie—but Probably Aren’t

Silken tofu is an incredibly versatile ingredient to add to your smoothies for a big boost in nutrition, plant-based protein and an ultra-creamy texture...

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Health news • Jun 15

What is alpha-gal syndrome, the rare meat allergy caused by tick bites

A largely unknown illness caused by tick bites can cause a life-threatening meat allergy. Here is what you need to know.

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