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Health news • May 01

Working Out on Ozempic? These Expert-Approved Exercises Will Preserve Muscle Mass.

A weight management doctor and exercise physiologist share three strength exercises to prevent GLP-1 muscle loss.

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Health news • May 01

NHS issues urgent ‘check your skin’ warning for illness that kills thousands

A simple change on your skin may appear harmless and can be easy to ignore, but health experts are urging people to take it more seriously.

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Health news • May 01

Magic mushrooms could help people quit smoking

Nicotine is highly addictive, but new research is showing that psychedelics can shift people's worldview in ways to help them give up cigarettes.

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Health news • May 01

6 bodyweight moves that rival dumbbells for building muscle after 60

Building muscle at 60 requires the right stimulus and consistency. These 6 bodyweight compound moves help you increase strength, coordination and stability.

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Health news • May 01

‘Ozempic face’ alert as experts warn over hidden side effect

New generation quick fix drugs being used for weight loss can cause the equivalent of 20 years' worth of age-related muscle decline within a year,...

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Health news • May 01

New treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins

A new breakthrough could change how high cholesterol is treated, offering a powerful alternative to traditional drugs. Researchers have developed tiny...

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Health news • May 01

Bug Bite Magnet? A Mosquito Researcher Shares 3 Tips for Keeping Them Away (And 3 Hacks to Skip)

Buckle up, it's about to get buggy. Erratic winter weather, surging spring temperatures, and high precipitation all mean a bad mosquito season for 2026.

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Health news • May 01

Joe Allen Harrell Obituary May 1, 2026

Joe Allen Harrell, 76, of 104 Kenyon Drive, Hertford, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 in Elizabeth City. Mr. Harrell was born in Perquimans County on...

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Health news • May 01

Eight easy exercises that protect against dementia

Exercise is one of the most powerful levers you can pull to reduce your risk of dementia. “I think people don't realise how little you need to do,” says...

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Health news • May 01

What to look for and how to protect your skin | News, Sports, Jobs - The Express

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and melanoma is its most dangerous form. The good news is that most skin cancers are highly...

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Health news • May 01

AI Can Spot Pancreatic Cancer Years Before Diagnosis, Study Finds

Pancreatic cancer is on course to be the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the US by 2030, in part because 85 percent of cases aren't...

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Health news • May 01

Molecular biologist shares three food categories you need in your diet to improve gut microbiome | Health

Learn from a molecular biology expert what exactly you need to put on your plate to improve the complex ecosystem of microorganisms in your gut. | Health.

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Health news • May 01

Dietitians Reveal the 10 Drinks to Never Drink for Better Health

Nutrition experts share the drinks to never drink if you're trying to be proactive about your health. Plus, the better-for-you alternatives to try instead.

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Health news • May 01

Washoe County School District reports gastrointestinal illness outbreaks at five schools

The Washoe County School District is reporting schoolwide outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness at five elementary schools.

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Health news • Apr 30

Yawning Does Something Unexpected in Your Brain, MRI Scans Reveal

Yawning has an unusual and unexpected effect on the flow of fluid protecting the brain, a recent study reveals, though it's not yet clear what the impact of...

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Health news • Apr 30

Scientists identify exactly how and why coffee fights aging and boosts overall health

Scientists found that NR4A1 compounds in coffee interact with a cell receptor that helps reduce stress and inflammation.

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Health news • Apr 30

Active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy shows early promise for treating alcohol use disorder among those with obesity: Study

The active ingredient found in popular weight-loss drugs used by millions of people may also help reduce alcohol use in those with obesity,...

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Health news • Apr 30

Groundbreaking advancements in pancreatic cancer treatment excite UW Health doctor

MADISON (WKOW) -- In recent weeks, researchers have announced several breakthroughs in treatment for pancreatic cancer. Researchers in New York shared...

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Health news • Apr 30

GLP-1 reduces heavy drinking days in treatment seeking people with alcohol use disorder and obesity, finds small trial

A trial of 108 adults with obesity seeking treatment for alcohol use finds a once-weekly semaglutide injection reduced heavy drinking days in the past 30...

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Health news • Apr 30

US may lose measles elimination status after outbreaks spread to 45 states

After public health experts declared measles eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established seven...

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