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Health news • Aug 05

Faster Alzheimer's decline linked to common pill taken by millions

The popular over-the-counter glucosamine supplement is widely taken for joint pain and stiffness, but new research suggests it may also be associated with a...

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Health news • Aug 05

GLP-1 Drugs May Have a Hidden Effect on Your Eyes, Study Finds

GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic have transformed healthcare in recent years, dramatically altering how we treat conditions like type 2 diabetes and obesity.

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Health news • Aug 05

Virginia reports its first locally acquired dengue case

There is no evidence of continued transmission and no additional reports of locally acquired dengue cases at this time, officials say.

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Health news • Aug 05

What public health officials are saying about measles outbreak in Ohio

Concern about an outbreak of measles in Northeast Ohio continues to grow, as public health authorities say five new cases of the highly contagious virus...

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Health news • Aug 05

Two people in California’s Central Valley are first West Nile virus deaths of 2026

California has recorded its first two West Nile virus deaths of 2026, with Glenn County health officials announcing a fatal case Tuesday, one day after...

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Health news • Aug 05

Mom of 4 recovering after suspected spider bite leads to severe complications: reports

Kansas mother of four Britagne Miller is recovering at home after a suspected spider bite led to surgery, infections and time in intensive care.

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Health news • Aug 05

The bitter truth about junk science

Last week, the BBC publicised the results of a study which claimed that sugar consumption in early life increases the risk of dementia.

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Health news • Aug 05

Cyclospora cases climb in Douglas County as health officials link outbreak to iceberg lettuce

Douglas County is seeing more Cyclospora cases as officials connect the outbreak to contaminated iceberg lettuce.

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Health news • Aug 05

A simple 30-minute daily routine may help slow cognitive decline

A daily routine of reading out loud, writing by hand, and doing basic math might help older adults maintain their memory and thinking skills.

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Health news • Aug 05

Ebola deaths top 1,700 in eastern Congo

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has surpassed 1700 as health officials struggle to track the disease and access effective treatment.

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Health news • Aug 04

Pesticide exposure linked to higher risk of ALS, research finds

Cases of the neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, have risen in the U.S. over the last decade.

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Health news • Aug 04

Measles cases rise in Chester County amid outbreak

WEST CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) -- A measles outbreak is concerning health officials across Pennsylvania as cases continue to rise. State health officials say they...

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Health news • Aug 04

Georgia woman had unnecessary hysterectomy after lab mix-up and cancer misdiagnosis, lawsuit says

Cassandra Barksdale alleges Kaiser Permanente mishandled a tissue sample after she sought help with abnormal bleeding, leading to the removal of her uterus...

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Health news • Aug 04

Study reveals alarming problem linked to drinking Diet Coke daily

Here's what new research about artificial sweeteners really means for your daily routine.

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Health news • Aug 04

How the brain's electrical signatures shift as tinnitus becomes chronic

Ears are built to listen to sounds from the world around us, but for some people, the sound comes from within. Tinnitus causes people to hear ringing or...

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Health news • Aug 04

2 cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Myrtle Beach

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed two cases of West Nile virus in Myrtle Beach, prompting the city to ask the community to take...

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Health news • Aug 04

Former WVU doctor accused of intentionally passing STDs

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A former doctor with the West Virginia University School of Medicine has been charged with knowingly infecting others with a sexually...

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Health news • Aug 04

Moderna begins Phase 1 clinical trial of Ebola vaccine against strain behind DRC outbreak

Moderna said on Tuesday it has begun a Phase 1 clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine set to target the Bundibugyo strain, which is currently circulating in the...

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Health news • Aug 04

Eugene Floyd Briggs

Gene Briggs of Byron, MN, passed away at home of pancreatic cancer on July 30th, 2026, ten days after his 85th birthday. Gene was born in Brainerd, MN,...

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Health news • Aug 04

Viagra could help stop cancer from spreading — here’s how: study

Research continues to reveal unexpected health benefits of Viagra that extend beyond the bedroom, including helping stop the spread of cancer, according to...

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