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Health news • Apr 27

A doctor shares 5 tips for better gut health in 30 days, including a trendy, low-cost supplement

A doctor who specializes in gut health said most people can feel better in weeks by making simple diet changes like adding a cheap fiber supplement.

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Health news • Apr 27

Sex scientist explains bizarre phenomenon of Ozempic penis and its impact on sex

In a recent episode of The Diary of a CEO podcast, sex expert Dr Rena Malik explained how drugs like Ozempic may affect libido and sexual function.

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Health news • Apr 27

All coffee, even decaf, can improve mood, brain health, study finds

Coffee, even the decaffeinated variety, can help improve a person's mood and has a protective effect on brain health, and that is likely because of its...

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Health news • Apr 27

Want to Reduce the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's? Studies Say Do This Every Night

How much you sleep matters, but research shows poor sleep regularity is linked to greater risk of Alzheimer's.

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Health news • Apr 27

This Common Vitamin Can Slash Your Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

New research suggests that taking a vitamin D supplement could help keep people with prediabetes from developing type 2 diabetes.

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Health news • Apr 27

This Common Vitamin Can Slash Your Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

New research suggests that taking a vitamin D supplement could help keep people with prediabetes from developing type 2 diabetes.

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Health news • Apr 27

Why Is No One Taking Baby Aspirin for Heart Disease Prevention Anymore?

For decades, many older adults popped a baby aspirin daily in an effort to lower their risk of heart attack and heart disease in general.

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Health news • Apr 27

Certain Nap Patterns in Older Adults Could Be a Warning Sign, Study Finds

Naps can be amazing. They can rejuvenate you in a variety of ways, such as boosting alertness, reaction time, memory, and problem-solving.

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Health news • Apr 27

A record-breaking measles outbreak in the US has ended. It may have helped drive a spike in vaccination rates

The measles outbreak in South Carolina — the largest the United States has had in decades — has ended, state health officials announced Monday.

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Health news • Apr 27

Common Pregnancy Medications Linked to Higher Autism Risk in Massive U.S. Study

Prenatal use of certain common medications may raise autism risk, especially when multiple drugs are combined. Findings highlight the need for caution and...

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Health news • Apr 27

Pesticide exposure linked to 150% higher cancer risk in major study

A major new study finds that living in pesticide-heavy environments could raise cancer risk by up to 150%, even when the chemicals are considered “safe” on...

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Health news • Apr 27

Scientists reveal the biological pathways linking childhood trauma to chronic gut pain

Experiencing stress during early childhood physically alters the nerves in the digestive system. Recent studies reveal how this biological remodeling causes...

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Health news • Apr 27

What happened to Covid?

Experts analyze why Covid severity has declined, who still benefits from booster shots, and if a once-feared virus is now more like plain old colds or flu.

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Health news • Apr 27

Medieval art makes the body a site of theology and politics

Medieval artists depicted bodies as vehicles for politics and hierarchy. Repeated enough, these roles began to appear natural.

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Health news • Apr 27

Colon cancer rates for young people are up in NC. Here’s how to protect yourself

We spoke with North Carolina doctors about how to mitigate risk of colon cancer, and new treatments.

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Health news • Apr 27

Miniature camelid effigy: A silver llama with a wry smile that the Inca crafted 600 years ago

Llamas were vital to the Inca Empire and were seen as both useful pack animals and sacred beings.

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Health news • Apr 27

Asking Eric: Advice for caring for a parent with cancer

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas shares a reader's advice about how to ethically and responsibly care for a parent who has cancer.

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Health news • Apr 27

Why the key to losing weight may be enjoying your food

It's not just what you eat, but how you think about it that matters. The mind-body connection can shape our appetite because our expectation of what we've...

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Health news • Apr 27

South Carolina declares end to measles outbreak after nearly 1,000 cases

April 27 (Reuters) - South Carolina health officials have declared an end to a measles outbreak that sickened 997 people over six months, ​making it the...

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Health news • Apr 27

As heart, kidney and metabolic health worsen, cancer risk may rise

Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, a condition that includes heart and kidney disease and diabetes, is also linked to a higher risk of developing...

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