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Health news • Apr 24

Research Reveals the Best Solutions for a Sore Throat

Cure a sore throat without a trip to the drugstore. There are plenty of natural treatments out there—and you probably have many in your kitchen already.

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Health news • Apr 24

Mpox returns to Northern Nevada. What to know

Two cases of mpox have been reported in Washoe County, the first in Northern Nevada since October 2022. Northern Nevada Public Health says the risk to the...

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Health news • Apr 24

Molecular Trigger for Alzheimer’s Brain Inflammation Found

Summary: Researchers discovered a molecular “switch” that drives chronic inflammation and synapse loss in Alzheimer's disease. The study identifies a...

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Health news • Apr 24

Targeting lost pleasure lifts depression and anxiety more than standard therapy, new study finds

Most people know depression as a disorder of sadness. But for millions of patients, the most debilitating feature is something else entirely: the reduced...

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Health news • Apr 24

Man Loses 200 Pounds Thanks to Small Changes and This High-Protein Drink

Adam Bird lost half his body weight by making sustainable lifestyle changes, including walking to the gym and prioritizing nutrition.

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Health news • Apr 24

A Common Stomach Bug Has Become Harder to Treat

A growing share of shigella infections are drug-resistant, the C.D.C. warns in a new report.

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Health news • Apr 24

Utah measles outbreak reaches more than 600 cases

The Utah measles outbreak has increased to 607 cases, the state's Department of Health and Human Services reported April 24.

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Health news • Apr 24

Optimal sleep may reduce dementia risk in patients with focal epilepsy

Optimal sleep duration is associated with better executive function, with a significantly higher impact of optimal sleep among those with focal epilepsy,...

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Health news • Apr 24

Scientists Finally Reveal The True Origins Of 'The Beachy Head Woman', Solving A 1,800-Year-Old Mystery

A new DNA study reveals the Beachy Head Woman was likely a local of Roman Britain, reshaping assumptions about ancient identity and migration.

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Health news • Apr 24

6 animals test positive for rabies in RI

A raccoon from North Smithfield is also being tested for the virus, according to the R.I. Department of Health.

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Health news • Apr 24

In rare chickenpox case, itchy blisters mushroom into large, rubbery nodules

Those who suffered through chickenpox as kids likely remember the agony of its itchy rash. Oven mitts or snow gloves may have been used to prevent you from...

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Health news • Apr 24

One Common Habit Can Make Your Insomnia Worse, Expert Explains

Insomnia may have been torturing humanity since ancient times, but over the last 20 years, scientists have made progress in their understanding of chronic...

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Health news • Apr 24

Closing the gap: HPV awareness push targets men

Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month is recognized in April and recent studies have show that there is a lack of awareness of HPV among men.

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Health news • Apr 24

Measles spreading in the shadows; plus a cancer-fighting vaccine benefit you may not know and a gene therapy breakthrough

CLEVELAND — The measles outbreak making headlines may be far bigger than the numbers suggest — and new science is raising urgent questions about how the...

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Health news • Apr 24

Is exercise as effective as treatments for depression and anxiety?

Studies suggest exercise reduces depression and anxiety symptoms as effectively as therapy or antidepressants, though research methods face limitations and...

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Health news • Apr 24

My Son Was Caught Climbing the Bookshelves. But My Daughter’s Reaction Is a Sign of a Bigger Problem.

Care and Feeding is Slate's parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding,.

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Health news • Apr 24

Certainty in your feelings toward your partner predicts relationship happiness and mental well-being

Being highly certain about your positive feelings for a romantic partner is associated with a happier, more stable relationship. A new study shows this...

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Health news • Apr 24

'Brain-eating' amoebas are nearly always fatal. New treatments may change that.

Doctors are pulling out new techniques and drugs in an effort to cure devastating brain infections.

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Health news • Apr 24

The Best GLP-1 Drug on the Market Is Even Better Than We Knew

Tirzepatide, the active ingredient behind the popular weight loss drug Zepbound and the diabetes drug Mounjaro, has more tricks up its sleeve.

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Health news • Apr 24

New Cholesterol Guidelines: Cardiologist Shares What You Need To Know

It may be time to schedule that check-in with your cardiologist – yes, even if you're in your 30s. In a significant move to combat and prevent high...

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