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Health news • Jun 14

The Best Morning Drink to Help You Poop (Besides Coffee)

Gut health experts share their favorite morning drink besides coffee to help you poop in the morning, along with other tips for supporting gut health and...

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Health news • Jun 14

How a nutritionist hits her protein goal without tracking food or counting macros

According to Sophie Gastman, a registered nutritionist, you don't need to count your macros to eat enough protein. Instead, she keeps her kitchen stocked...

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Health news • Jun 14

Newton-Wellesley Hospital's brain tumor investigation: New info on the 11 diagnosed nurses

A new report on the investigation into a potential hospital cancer cluster is shedding light on the 11 nurses who were diagnosed with brain tumors.

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Health news • Jun 14

What to know about alpha-gal syndrome as cases of life-threatening meat allergy spike

Regulators recently approved the first drug for the condition, and more therapies may be on the way.

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Health news • Jun 14

Dear Abby: I revealed my health concern. He talked about himself.

Dear Abby: Am I selfish for being upset by my partner's reaction?

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Health news • Jun 14

Athletes who go plant-based consistently report the same first change before any strength gain — they can train hard again the next day, and the next, and the cumulative effect over months is enormous

Plant-based athletes from Scott Jurek to Patrik Baboumian consistently describe the same first change: not raw strength, but the ability to train hard on...

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Health news • Jun 14

What to Do If You Find a Tick on Your Body, According to an Expert

Learn how to remove a tick safely, when to seek medical care, and how to prevent tick bites with repellents, clothing, and tick checks from an expert.

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Health news • Jun 14

People taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic started moving less

People taking popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound may be losing pounds, but they could also be moving less.

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Health news • Jun 14

Anaphylaxis concerns for Cardiff boy, 10, with 20 allergies

A 10-year-old boy has 20 complex allergies, including seafood, coconuts and cats, and has to visit the US regularly for life-changing treatment.

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Health news • Jun 14

The Invisible Passenger at Gate G9

The air inside an international airport terminal possesses a specific, synthetic weight. It smells of burnt espresso, duty-free lavender, and the metallic...

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Health news • Jun 14

The Pacemaker Patch

A pacemaker is implanted to send signals that regulate a patient's heartbeat, and to do that, you need power. That means they require battery changes,...

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Health news • Jun 14

This beginner 25-minute cardio workout will boost longevity in just eight weeks, says a trainer who specializes in working with older adults

"No intervals, no intensity, just consistency at a conversational pace," says Smart Fit Method co-founder Connor Darnbrough.

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Health news • Jun 14

Sonoma County programs aim to address alarming rates of senior isolation

Sonoma County, which skews older than the state or nation, has a litany of programs meant to tackle alarming rates of isolation, loneliness and suicide...

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Health news • Jun 14

Santa Clara Co. resident infected with measles traveled to several Bay Area locations, including SFO, health officials warn

Health officials in Santa Clara County are warning about a person with measles who visited several locations in the Bay Area while infectious.

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Health news • Jun 14

Latest CDC data puts Pocatello among nation's top COVID wastewater hot spots

The COVID-19 pandemic may feel like a distant memory for most Pocatello residents, but something unusual is showing up in the city's wastewater — and public...

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Health news • Jun 14

What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites

Health officials are raising awareness about alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by tick bites. This condition is on the rise.

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Health news • Jun 13

Measles case in Santa Clara County as thousands gather for World Cup

Santa Clara County officials announced a measles case as thousands gather for the World Cup.

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Health news • Jun 13

Study finds exercise decreases among people taking GLP-1 medication

Adults with obesity who lost weight with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications significantly decreased their physical activity,...

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Health news • Jun 13

Health officials confirm case of measles in a Santa Clara County resident

The Public Health Department issued a warning regarding potential public exposure to measles in San Francisco International Airport and Santa Clara County.

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Health news • Jun 13

U.S. Poised to Lose Measles Elimination Status as Utah Outbreak Nears One-Year Mark

A relentless measles outbreak in Utah has been spreading for nearly a year, putting the U.S. on a path to losing the measles-elimination status it earned...

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