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Health news • Jun 04

Alzheimer’s patient gets back speech, bladder control and memory in groundbreaking drug trial

A patient with advanced Alzheimer's disease showed remarkable signs of improvement after taking a heroic dose of this experimental hallucinogen.

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Health news • Jun 04

Tainted Food Is Killing Far More People Than Previously Thought, WHO Says

Eating is one of the most essential and fulfilling parts of life. Unfortunately, many people today are still getting sick and dying from dangerously tainted...

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Health news • Jun 04

Ultra-processed food harms tied to content not manufacture, review says

Some UPFs are benign, while others are unhealthy because of their contents, according to a study published in Science.

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Health news • Jun 04

You Can Train Your Brain to Go on Autopilot

Your brain may be able to juggle more than you think. A small Georgetown study suggests we can, over time, train one part of the brain to run a task on...

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Health news • Jun 04

Rare type of Lyme disease found for the first time in New York

Ticks were found carrying a rare type of Lyme disease in New York. It's the first time these bacteria were found outside of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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Health news • Jun 04

For pancreatic cancer patients, an exciting drug can feel out of reach

Positive results for daraxonrasib have taken the oncology world by storm. With so much interest and demand, patients are scrambling to get access.

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Health news • Jun 04

A New Study Found the Hidden Bone Switch That Could Reverse Osteoporosis Before a Fracture Happens

A receptor hiding inside your bone-building cells may hold the key to reversing osteoporosis. At the same time, a 12-month clinical trial out of Penn State...

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Health news • Jun 04

Tick season is here: How to protect yourself and your pets

(WJHL) – As more people head outside to enjoy East Tennessee's parks, trails and forests, health officials are reminding everyone to take precautions...

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Health news • Jun 04

5 Standing Exercises That Restore Quad Strength Faster Than Gym Machines After 60

Quad strength becomes a non-negotiable of mobility and quality of life after 60, yet it's often one of the first physical qualities to decline with age.

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Health news • Jun 04

Ticks are thriving in Minnesota. Experts explain why.

Health officials report that warmer temperatures and increased outdoor activities are contributing to the rise in hospital visits for tick-borne diseases.

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Health news • Jun 04

Opinion | Ebola is spreading in ways no one fully grasps. Use what I know.

As cases rapidly grow, a massive deployment of resources is critical.

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Health news • Jun 04

Whey Protein Doesn't Lead to More Muscle in Older Adults, Study Finds

A new study found whey protein alone may not improve muscle strength in older adults. Here's what actually works to stay strong as you age.

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Health news • Jun 04

Journal retracts study linking hepatitis vaccine to autism that was included in CDC review

A toxicology journal has retracted a 16-year-old study linking hepatitis B vaccines to autism in children following an independent statistical review that...

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Health news • Jun 04

5 ways to find purpose and stay active during retirement

Infusing retirement with meaning can help people make the most of this new phase of life, experts say.

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Health news • Jun 04

Researchers Solve the Mystery Behind a Billion-Dollar Dental Implant Disease

Researchers have uncovered why a common and costly dental implant infection often resists antibiotics.

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Health news • Jun 04

Homeowner's guide to tick prevention

Ticks thrive in humid, overgrown areas. Learn how to safely remove them from your yard and prevent infestations.

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Health news • Jun 04

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy may help lower breast cancer risk by 30%

A retrospective study suggests that GLP-1 use amongst those with overweight or obesity was linked to a substantially lower risk of breast cancer.

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Health news • Jun 04

Bernard Roizman, Virologist Who Demystified Herpes, Dies at 96

When Bernard Roizman and his parents arrived in New York City by ship in 1947, his dream was to become a writer or a lawyer, not a virologist.

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Health news • Jun 04

Three studies used by RFK Jr and allies to justify controversial vaccine policy changes facing new scrutiny

Scientists praise moves to investigate, retract or remove controversial studies. The authors stand by their work.

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Health news • Jun 04

Early Research Suggests a Path to Predict and Prevent Lung Cancer

Scientists have identified proteins that could signal increased lung cancer risk, as well as a drug that could reduce the odds of a tumor developing.

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