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Health news • May 14

What happens to your brain under anesthesia?

A new study sheds light on what anesthesia does to the brain and how closely it resembles sleep versus a coma. People often describe anesthesia as something...

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Health news • May 14

2 patients at Pittsburgh VA test positive for Legionella, 11 Investigates confirms

PITTSBURGH — Two patients at Pittsburgh's VA Medical Center tested positive for the same bacteria that killed six patients and sickened 22 others at the...

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Health news • May 14

People who are optimistic tend to have healthier hearts, study finds

A growing body of research suggests that optimism may protect the heart — both biologically and by promoting healthier habits.

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Health news • May 14

“I fully expect to be at least as strong and healthy in my 90s as I am now, if not stronger”—a 72-year-old trainer shares the weekly routine she follows for strength and longevity

Trainer Liz Hilliard says that at 72 years old, she's in it for the long run.

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Health news • May 14

Hantavirus Outbreak 2026

May 14, 2026. A recent outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship traveling in the South Atlantic Ocean is being investigated by the World Health Organization...

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Health news • May 14

Challenging your mind can help maintain brain health. Here are steps the Alzheimer's Association recommends.

Challenging your mind, through games and learning new skills, may help reduce your risk of dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Health news • May 14

The political polarization of health outcomes in the USA

Public health disparities provide an important lens for understanding social and political change in the USA. Using individual-level medical data and death...

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Health news • May 14

Argentina Races To Find Origin of Hantavirus Outbreak

After unconfirmed theories started spreading that the hantavirus contagion that struck a cruise ship had originated in a landfill in Argentina's...

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Health news • May 14

Hantavirus may survive in human sperm for up to six years and cause a transmission risk

Hantavirus can remain in human semen for up to six years and has the potential for sexual transmission even after a person has recovered, according to a...

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Health news • May 14

Heart surgeon issues warning against food eaten by millions daily ‘destroying your heart'

Doctor Philip Ovadia, a heart surgeon, was warning a popular food that's probably in your kitchen was 'destroying your heart'

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Health news • May 14

France and Netherlands say that all hantavirus contact cases are negative

France's health minister said on Thursday, May 14, that 26 people in France identified as close contacts of hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise...

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Health news • May 14

Hantavirus latest updates: The risk to the general public remains low, the CDC says

U.S. health officials are monitoring 16 passengers from the MV Hondius in Nebraska, including one whose test results were inconclusive.

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Health news • May 14

There’s a right and wrong way to use urgent care

Urgent care has become one of the fast-growing sectors of the U.S. healthcare system. In 2024, there were over 15,000 of these clinics, up from 7,000 in...

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Health news • May 14

The Best High-Protein Breakfast to Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

Beans, barley and avocado contribute to the nutrient density of this filling breakfast that helps keep your heart healthy and reduce stroke risk.

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Health news • May 14

I Got an Accutane Nose Job

In January 2026, Kendall Jenner publicly denied the nose-job allegations that had followed her for years. Instead, she claimed that Accutane (also known as...

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Health news • May 14

If You’re Over 50, Here’s How Much Protein You Actually Need

Protein needs increase with age. Learn how much protein adults over 50 need daily, plus dietitian-approved tips to eat more protein.

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Health news • May 14

New Calif. study flips long-held beliefs about cannabis use

FILE: Alexis Bronson examines a cannabis leaf with a magnifying glass in the greenhouse at his home in Oakland, Calif., on Aug. 8, 2018.

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Health news • May 14

Hantavirus outbreak isn't another Covid pandemic – but experts say it's testing U.S. readiness

A cruise ship outbreak of hantavirus has rattled the public and reignited fears of another global health scare, but health experts aim to tamp down fears of...

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Health news • May 14

A brain-controlled system may help listeners with hearing loss cut through the noise

A hearing system that monitors brain waves could help people with hearing loss communicate in noisy environments.

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Health news • May 14

Why a Wardrobe Refresh May Actually Be Good for Your Health—According to Psychologists

New research suggests that investing in your wardrobe could have a big impact on your health. Here's why.

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