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Health news • Apr 23

Dopamine Depletion: The Hidden Driver of Alzheimer’s Memory Loss

Researchers discovered that an 80% drop in dopamine causes Alzheimer's memory loss. Restoring dopamine with Levodopa rescued memory in a landmark study.

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Health news • Apr 23

Can eating local honey really help with seasonal allergies? We asked experts

Honey has not been scientifically proven to treat seasonal allergies, according to allergists. But it can soothe a sore throat or cough.

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Health news • Apr 23

Finland replaced artificial playground surfaces with natural elements like mud and soil — and the results surprised even researchers

The goal was to increase children's exposure to environmental microbes through everyday play.

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Health news • Apr 23

Doctors warn of increasing colon cancer cases in people under 50

Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with board-certified medical oncologist Dr. Avishek Kumar to discuss the rise of...

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Health news • Apr 23

Emotional Touch Leaves a Permanent Mark on the Mind

Why do we remember a hug forever? A new neurobiological model explains how "affective tactile memory" stores emotional touch deep in our brain and body.

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Health news • Apr 23

Why groups slowly stop working well together, even when conditions are good

Humans are generally a cooperative bunch and most of us probably like to think of ourselves as reliable team players. Cooperation is useful for all sorts of...

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Health news • Apr 23

CDC announces Salmonella outbreak in 13 states linked to backyard poultry. Take steps to protect your flocks and families.

34 people across 13 states have gotten sick with the same strain of Salmonella.

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Health news • Apr 23

First measles case of 2026 reported at Bergen hospital, Newark Airport

State officials are investigating whether a New Jersey child spread measles at Newark Liberty International Airport and a Bergen County hospital.

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Health news • Apr 23

U.S. health officials nix publication of a study on Covid vaccine effectiveness

U.S. health officials stopped the publication of a study on whether the Covid-19 vaccine was keeping adults from becoming sick enough to have to go to the...

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Health news • Apr 23

Here’s What Happens When You Eat A Banana Every Day, According To Registered Dietitians

The saying may be “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but bananas deserve some time in the spotlight, too. Eating a banana every day can be a nourishing...

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Health news • Apr 23

NJ warns of possible measles exposures at Newark Airport

A New Jersey resident has the state's first confirmed case of the measles in 2026, and state health officials are alerting residents to look out for...

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Health news • Apr 23

Psychology says people who live alone aren't just managing a household — they're performing every role a family of four would distribute, and the exhaustion they feel isn't laziness, it's the accumulated weight of being the cook, the cleaner, the planner, the fix

Living alone doesn't just mean having peace and independence. It means carrying every invisible job yourself, day after day, until exhaustion starts to feel...

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Health news • Apr 23

Measles exposure at Newark airport and hospital after first confirmed case

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — People who may have passed through a major airport hub and hospital in New Jersey may have been exposed to measles, state health...

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Health news • Apr 23

Even light drinking combined with aging is linked to reduced brain blood flow and thinner tissue

A recent study published in the journal Alcohol provides evidence that even low-level drinking may have negative consequences for brain health over a...

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Health news • Apr 23

Want to Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer's? A 16-Year Study Suggests a Simple Thing to Do Right Now

Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels in midlife may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's-related brain changes later in life.

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Health news • Apr 23

CDC buries report that showed the efficacy of the Covid vaccine

The good news is, the Covid vaccine proved effective over the winter. The bad news is, Trump's appointees at the CDC blocked the release of the good news.

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Health news • Apr 23

HOMETOWN HEALTH: AI chatbots assist doctors; pancreatic cancer vaccine shows promise

Doctors are using specialized AI chatbots at their practices to assist with various tasks.

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Health news • Apr 23

Rectal cancer deaths rising among younger adults, Upstate study finds

Deaths from rectal cancer are rising among younger adults, according to a new study at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse.

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Health news • Apr 23

Scientists Identify The Most Dangerous Time in Life to Gain Weight

A new study suggests it's not just gaining weight that affects our health over a lifetime, but also when we put on the pounds, with weight gain during early...

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Health news • Apr 23

Hawaii family found a Valley Fever lifeline in Phoenix

Kaha came to Arizona to become a diesel mechanic. He went home to Hawaii last April. By July, he had a headache. By August, he'd had a stroke.

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