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Health news • Apr 28

OPINION- Manufacturing an epidemic: The GLP-1 craze and the “perfect” summer body

With April showers clearing up to make way for the summer, more than flowers seem to be sprouting. Conversations about the “perfect summer body” have been...

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Health news • Apr 28

Eating Your Breakfast at This Specific Time Could Help You Lose More Weight

New research suggests that adjusting the timing of your meals may support more weight loss.

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Health news • Apr 28

Cases of drug-resistant salmonella, several among kids, linked to outbreak; CDC issues warning

(NEXSTAR) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of more than two dozen cases of possibly drug-resistant salmonella cases across 13...

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Health news • Apr 28

What to know about viral menopause treatment trend, according to a doctor

Dr. Tara Narula debunked the viral over-the-counter combination of antihistamines and Pepcid that some are using to treat menopause symptoms.

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Health news • Apr 28

This Game Could Make You a Better Doctor: JAMA Study

A nightmare ER shift — and a little anger — led this doctor into a world of decision science, triage heuristics, and building a video game that makes...

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Health news • Apr 28

Microplastics turn up in nearly every human brain sample, including healthy tissue

Tiny micro- and nanoplastic fragments seem to be turning up everywhere, including one of the most well-protected parts of the human body—the brain.

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Health news • Apr 28

RFK Jr. is holding up $600M in vaccines for poor countries

The distributor of the shots said it would cost tens of thousands of lives.

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Health news • Apr 28

Lentils vs. Chickpeas: Which Is Better for Fiber and Protein?

These two legumes have incredibly similar nutritional profiles, and they can both be healthy additions to your diet.

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Health news • Apr 28

Targeted Hunts Were Supposed to Curb ‘Zombie Deer Disease.’ Now What?

In Illinois and other states, officials hoped that culls could halt the progress of chronic wasting disease. Now they are losing hope.

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Health news • Apr 28

Celebrating with a Cake Topped with Fish, World’s Oldest Penguin Turns 38

A penguin believed to be the oldest in the world has celebrated her 38th Birthday with an impressive ice cake topped with fishy treats.

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Health news • Apr 28

Common occurrence in adulthood could be an early warning sign of brain cancer

Brain cancer is one of the deadliest diseases — and early detection is crucial for better outcomes.

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Health news • Apr 28

Scientists Reveal the Surprising Side Effects of Vitamin D Deficiency

Research reveals surprising vitamin D deficiency symptoms and side effects, including an increased risk of developing certain serious health conditions.

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Health news • Apr 28

Does Beer Have a 'Surprising Health Benefit'? Here's What The Science Says

Beer could come with a "surprising health benefit", according to a new report from the BBC.

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Health news • Apr 28

This bottled water brand found in every gas station and grocery store has a microplastic count that shocked researchers in a recent Columbia University study

You grab it without thinking—the cold, clear staple that rides shotgun in your car and waits by the checkout line. A recent Columbia University analysis...

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Health news • Apr 28

Using AI to help predict cardiac arrests

A Penn Engineering and Penn Medicine team built CAMEL, an artificial intelligence model that forecasts dangerous cardiac rhythms before they strike.

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Health news • Apr 28

Metabolic Syndrome Tied To Cancer Risk

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, April 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People with metabolic health problems might also have an increased risk of...

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Health news • Apr 28

This Common Habit Could Signal Serious Health Problems in Later Life

Excessive and early-day napping in older adults correlates with increased mortality risk.

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Health news • Apr 28

Modeling the synergy of maternal screening and newborn HBV vaccination

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection acquired at birth or during early infancy can lead to lifelong health complications, including chronic liver disease.

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Health news • Apr 28

Her cancer ‘nightmare’ at age 29 reflects a trend driving UCSF’s new clinic

A surge in early-onset colorectal cancer is prompting UCSF to tailor care for young adult patients navigating work, parenting and treatment.

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Health news • Apr 28

Scientists Discover a Key Difference in Brains That Resist Alzheimer's

The brain changes associated with Alzheimer's usually lead to a severe loss of memory and cognitive abilities, but not always. Now, a new study led by a...

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