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Health news • Aug 05

The typhus rats: Why a medieval disease is rocking LA

Rats, and the fleas that live on them, can be carriers of deadly diseases — including typhus, a bacteria-borne, fever-like illness that is rocking LA.

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Health news • Aug 05

Fourth person tests positive for West Nile virus in San Diego County

SAN DIEGO — A fourth San Diego County resident has tested positive for West Nile virus this summer, prompting public health officials to offer steps to...

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Health news • Aug 05

Ohio health officials urge back-to-school vaccinations amid measles concerns

With the start of school approaching, the Ohio Department of Health is urging families to make sure students are up to date on vaccinations, warning that...

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Health news • Aug 05

5 Surprising Ways Eating More Fiber Can Backfire—and How to Avoid Them

Adding fiber-rich foods to your diet? Learn 5 common fiber mistakes, from increasing intake too fast to skipping water, variety, and prebiotic foods.

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Health news • Aug 05

Scientists discover the brain cells that keep you motivated

A group of brain cells called orexin neurons appears to help us keep working when reaching a reward becomes increasingly difficult.

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Health news • Aug 05

A New Use for a Familiar Medication? | North Shore Journal | Two Harbors, Silver Bay & Lake Superior

The Minneapolis VA Medical Center has been selected as one of 18 VA sites participating in a new clinical trial studying whether semaglutide may help Vetera...

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Health news • Aug 05

Golden Retriever Wakes From His Nap, Gives Toddler a Kiss & Goes Back To Sleep

A heartwarming video captures a Golden Retriever named Beau sharing sweet kisses with a toddler after waking from a nap. In homes where dogs and children...

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Health news • Aug 05

He posted about this controversial medical test. Then came the backlash

Andrew Huberman's recent comments about full-body MRIs sparked a new wave of controversy. Here's what happened.

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Health news • Aug 05

There's One Predator That Terrifies Bears And Mountain Lions Alike

The wilds of North America can be a hazardous place. It's there that some of the most intimidating predators make their home – black and brown bears that...

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Health news • Aug 05

Measles case confirmed in Holmes County, Ohio

OHIO — The Holmes County General Health District confirmed Tuesday that it was notified of a laboratory-confirmed case of measles in a resident.

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Health news • Aug 05

A Common Sugar May Loosen Cancer Cells and Help Them Spread

Fructose may act as a hidden message that helps ovarian cancer cells loosen, escape, and spread.

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Health news • Aug 05

Study of "super movers" suggests exceptional mobility in late life is a powerful marker of brain health

New research published in Neurology suggests that adults over 80 who walk unusually fast experience slower mental decline. These "super movers" demonstrate...

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Health news • Aug 05

Are People Actually Getting Dumber? Introducing The Reverse Flynn Effect

Just over a hundred years ago, the Binet IQ test was developed in France and soon after, brought to the United States, where it was given to public school...

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Health news • Aug 05

As child measles case reported in Delaware, what families should know

A child is among Delaware's growing measles cases. Here's what health experts want families to know.

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Health news • Aug 05

Amid soaring measles cases, Pa. parents can now track vaccine rates at their child’s school

Pennsylvania parents can now easily track vaccination rates at their kids' schools thanks to a new resource from the state health department.

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Health news • Aug 05

Kansas Mom Told She Had Days to Live After Mysterious Spider Bites at Family Campfire, GoFundMe Launched

A family campfire at a Kansas lake turned into a months-long fight for survival after a swarm of spiders left one mother with injuries no one saw coming.

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Health news • Aug 05

Word of the Day: encomium

The word encomium has appeared in 40 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on June 16 in “Will It Take Superpowers, Spirits and Reincarnation...

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Health news • Aug 05

Common erectile dysfunction drug may drastically increase risk of blindness

Men taking tadalafil could be increasing their risk of glaucoma by a third.

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Health news • Aug 05

Golden Retriever Clings to Dad While Swimming in the Lake but It’s Not for This Expected Reason

A young Golden Retriever has melted hearts online by refusing to let go of his dad during a swim in the lake. Although many viewers initially assumed the...

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Health news • Aug 05

MRI is standard for diagnosing prostate cancer in most western countries. But most U.S. men don’t get them

With more than 333,000 new cases every year, prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the U.S., and by far the most common among men.

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