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Health news • Jun 10

Opinion | As a fan, I'm excited for the World Cup. As a doctor, I'm worried.

There's little reason to believe the U.S. is prepared for the public health demands of hosting the World Cup.

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Health news • Jun 10

The infectious diseases that experts worry could spread during the World Cup

Officials are less worried about viruses in the headlines, and more concerned about illnesses like measles and dengue, as well as covid-19 and sexually...

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Health news • Jun 10

GLP-1 Users Get Surgery for 'Ozempic Ears' Side Effect

And you thought “Ozempic butt” was the worst of it.

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Health news • Jun 10

A Surprising Discovery Suggests Autism Is Not One Condition

Brain scans have uncovered two biologically distinct forms of autism hidden within the spectrum. An international team of researchers has identified at...

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Health news • Jun 10

Genetically modified worms can now produce and deliver drugs inside a living body, scientists say

In a proof-of-concept lab experiment, scientists demonstrated that intestinal parasites could make and release therapeutic agents inside a living host.

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Health news • Jun 10

Two babies from Congo orphanage die of Ebola, highlighting risk to children

After her mother ​died in late May, baby Buswaza was brought to a church-run orphanage in eastern Congo where the nuns quickly discovered the newborn was...

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Health news • Jun 10

Stanford lays out plans for the biggest medical facility in its history

Stanford Medicine plans to begin construction of a major new cancer center in Redwood City as soon as 2029 that will serve the growing number of patients.

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Health news • Jun 10

Do Women Really Need a Menopause Workout?

A new wave of fitness programs claim to be specifically tailored for midlife. Here's what to know about them.

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Health news • Jun 10

Sleep and exercise may dampen genetic drivers of heart disease

Getting solid shut-eye and hitting the gym could offset the impact of some genetic mutations that raise the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Health news • Jun 10

Identical Twin Sisters, 24, Say It's 'Unthinkable' to Be Apart After One Is Given '6 Months to Live' amid Terminal Diagnosis

Caitlin Leggett was first diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 2025, before being told the disease had returned in May this year.

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Health news • Jun 10

High-profile exits, curious absences: The leadership vacuum plaguing U.S. health agencies

A wave of leadership departures at the CDC and the FDA have left a vacuum at the top of the nation's health agencies. Is the Trump administration distancing...

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Health news • Jun 10

1 in 3 adults don’t know how to dose medications. Are you one of them?

Medical visits are often quick, leaving patients to rely on written instructions. But many aren't taught to interpret the information they are given,...

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Health news • Jun 10

Rabid foxes found near popular trail in Baltimore’s Roland Park

Baltimore City officials are warning residents about rabid foxes found in Roland Park.

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Health news • Jun 10

How will we treat diabetes and obesity in the coming years? Here is the future of treatments

The latest developments were presented at the US congress: from new oral and injectable drugs to once-a-month treatments.

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Health news • Jun 10

Researchers found dog owners tended to live longer — and the link was strongest for the people you might least expect: those living alone.

We are not clinicians. This article reports on observational research about dog ownership and mortality and is not medical advice.

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Health news • Jun 10

The next frontier in clinical trials: navigating multi-disease research with GLP-1s

As GLP-1s redefine the treatment landscape for obesity, they are also promising candidates to influence a wide range of disease pathways.

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Health news • Jun 10

8 Probiotic Superfoods Backed by a Nutritionist to Take Care of the Gut Microbiota

"To promote a more balanced diet, it is essential to follow a dietary pattern that promotes greater bacterial diversity."

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Health news • Jun 10

Rare bacteria species that causes Lyme disease has mysteriously appeared in one Upstate NY county

Syracuse, N.Y. — Until last year, a rare species of bacteria that causes Lyme disease had been found only in the Upper Midwest.

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Health news • Jun 10

A Federal Study Linked Light Drinking to Cancer and Early Death. The Latest Guidelines Left It Out.

Even light drinking raises the risk of cancer, heart disease and early death, according to a federal study the government left out of its latest dietary...

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Health news • Jun 10

7 Food Combinations That Can Improve Nutrient Absorption

If you've ever been diagnosed with a vitamin deficiency, you've probably heard of nutrient synergy. It's a concept “where two or more nutrients work...

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