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Health news • May 03

‘The happiest time of life is as you get older’: can positive thinking help you age better?

Doing more trips around the sun does not mean inevitable decline, new research suggests – and having a optimistic outlook can even bring improvements.

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Health news • May 03

Brain scans of 800 incarcerated men link psychopathy to an expanded cortical surface area

A large-scale brain imaging study of over 800 incarcerated men reveals that highly psychopathic individuals possess an expanded cortical surface area and a...

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Health news • May 03

Scientists Uncover Fatal Weakness in “Zombie Cells” Linked to Cancer

A newly identified weakness in “zombie” cells may open the door to more precise cancer treatments by turning their own survival strategy against them.

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Health news • May 03

Simple diet change could relieve painful bathroom symptoms, experts say

New AGA guidelines emphasize lifestyle changes like increased fiber intake and less toilet time over creams and quick fixes for hemorrhoid relief.

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Health news • May 03

Allergy season arrived late, but it’s causing stronger symptoms than usual this year

Itchy eyes. Irritated skin. Congestion that won't clear. Allergy season arrived late this year, but it's causing stronger and more intense symptoms than...

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Health news • May 02

Chattanooga weighs in on national rise of anti-biotic salmonella cases

Federal health officials report that at least 34 people across thirteen states have been infected with salmonella linked to contact with backyard poultry.

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Health news • May 02

World-First Study Reveals Human Hearts Can Regenerate After a Heart Attack

For the first time, scientists have shown that heart muscle cells can regrow after a heart attack in humans, a process that had previously only been...

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Health news • May 02

The Roots of Dementia Trace Back All The Way to Childhood, Experts Reveal

Dementia is often associated with older people, but it doesn't just appear out of nowhere.

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Health news • May 02

How to sleep better, from bedtimes to regularity – what the research says

Sleep research has come a long way in the last decade. Here's what you need to know to help make your slumber better.

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Health news • May 02

'I’m 99 and train six days a week – here’s everything I do to stay strong and mobile'

Shirley Goldman says staying active keeps her strong and independent with age – here's exactly how she trains and eats, plus her training tips.

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Health news • May 02

ʼI stopped drinking water from plastic bottles three years ago and my blood test results shocked my own doctorʼ : a toxicologist explains what microplastics are really doing inside your body

For years, plastic bottles were seen as harmless objects of convenience. They were light, practical, cheap and available everywhere.

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Health news • May 02

This deodorant that 6 out of 10 Americans apply every morning contains an aluminum compound that breast cancer researchers have been warning about for over a decade

The morning routine is automatic: open the cabinet, swipe, go. Yet that familiar stick or spray has long sat in the crosshairs of a public‑health debate,...

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Health news • May 02

Researchers warn of key new driver of 11 cancers in under-50s – and it’s not smoking or poor diet

A new study has found that 11 types of cancer are on the rise in the 20 to 49-year-old age group, with obesity emerging as a significant driver behind the...

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Health news • May 02

This Simple Home Device May Boost Brain Power in Adults Over 40

HEPA air purifiers can slightly boost brain function in adults 40+, potentially reducing pollution-related cognitive decline.

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Health news • May 02

Scientists Develop New Antibody For Virus That Infects 95% of People

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the world's most common viruses, thought to be lurking in 95 percent of adults. For most, it causes no obvious...

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Health news • May 02

Woman, 21, Was Dismissed by Doctors for Years and Told to Lose Weight. More Than a Decade Later, She Learned What Was Wrong

The woman claims doctors' comments about her weight led her to spiral into "disordered eating"

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Health news • May 02

FDA fast-tracks pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib

Family and emergency medicine physician Dr. Janette Nesheiwat discusses how artificial intelligence could help detect pancreatic cancer earlier and the FDA...

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Health news • May 02

Diet soda's mixed science and how to kick the habit

The research on diet sodas has about as much clarity as a glass of Diet Coke. Here's a quick guide by PolitiFact to navigating the low-calorie beverage menu...

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Health news • May 02

Dog Tests Positive For Rabies In Calaveras County

Angels Camp, CA – A dog in Calaveras County has been infected with rabies following an interaction with a skunk. The pooch in Angels Camp tested positive...

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Health news • May 02

Omega-3 Supplements May Increase Risk of Cognitive Decline, Scientists Warn

Nutritional supplements are exploding in popularity, but some experts remain skeptical of the numerous health claims surrounding these pills and their...

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