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Health news • May 29

Genetic test could offer breast cancer patients chance to skip chemo

Millions of women with breast cancer could avoid chemotherapy thanks to a ground-breaking genetic test, scientists have said. It could benefit up to 5,000...

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Health news • May 29

Feds Secretly Used Healthy Black Babies in Medical Trials, Ben Crump’s New Lawsuit Alleges

In a chilling echo of America's history of unauthorized medical experimentation on Black communities, a bombshell federal lawsuit claims two healthy Black...

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Health news • May 29

New Wearable Ultrasound Device Could 'Transform' Pregnancy Care

It's hard to imagine pregnancy care without the ultrasound.

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Health news • May 29

Kohl's employee with measles may have infected others at East Lampeter Township store [Update]

A Kohl's department store employee infected with measles may have exposed others to the disease while at the 2350 Lincoln Highway East store in East...

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Health news • May 29

Why are people attacking Ebola clinics? It revolves around trust, death and body bags

In echoes of past outbreaks, community members are attacking clinics, distrusting doctors and following burial traditions that could lead to more cases of...

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Health news • May 29

WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

The World Health Organization said on Friday that there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected...

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Health news • May 29

Two Distinct Autism Subtypes Identified Via Brain Connectivity

Summary: A new study has broken through decades of clinical ambiguity by proving that autism can be split into at least two distinct biological subtypes...

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Health news • May 29

7-Day Plant-Based High-Protein Meal Plan for Beginners, Created by a Dietitian

These easy-to-prep plant-based meals are loaded with protein and fiber to support satiety, gut health and heart health.

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Health news • May 29

The US hantavirus cruise passengers may soon go home ahead of the 42-day symptom period. Here’s why

21 days is the highest risk period for the rodent-borne illness.

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Health news • May 29

WHO Reveals ‘Huge’ Death Rate From Ebola Outbreak in DRC

Health officials say armed conflict and displacement have made the outbreak harder to contain.

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Health news • May 29

Think You’re Immune to Late-Day Caffeine? Your Sleep May Disagree

If you believe you're impervious to the negative effects of an evening soda or other caffeinated beverage, you might want to listen up.

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Health news • May 29

How To Get Rid of Fatty Liver Disease and Lose Weight Faster After 50

If you feel like the number on the scale keeps creeping up and your energy is dragging, your liver may be waving a white flag. Nearly a quarter of Americans...

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Health news • May 29

Class action lawsuit filed against Broome County and Sheriff Fred Akshar after salmonella outbreak at county jail

BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Broome County and Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar after a massive Salmonella...

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Health news • May 29

This Breakfast Staple Could Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk by 27%, According to a New Study

The best part? The findings weren't limited to the breakfast favorite on its own — versions used in baked goods counted too.

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Health news • May 29

Heartbreaking Details of NHL Legend’s Death Revealed

Claude Lemieux was last seen on Monday at Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final.

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Health news • May 29

What poor sleep may be telling women about Alzheimer’s?

New research suggests sleep complaints in older women may be tied to early Alzheimer's-related brain changes.

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Health news • May 29

What separates dreaming from deep sleep? Brain rhythm offers new clue to consciousness

Neuropsychology researchers at LMU have discovered a rhythm in the midbrain that could serve as a biophysiological signature for specific states of...

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Health news • May 29

Scientists Stop Pancreatic Cancer Before It Starts in Landmark Preclinical Study

Researchers have demonstrated a promising new approach to stopping pancreatic cancer before it starts, using experimental drugs to eliminate microscopic...

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Health news • May 29

Protein traffic jams may explain aging, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s

Scientists at Stanford may have uncovered a hidden reason our brains decline with age. Studying the ultra-short-lived turquoise killifish,...

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Health news • May 29

Is It Time to Talk to Patients About Bowel Hygiene?

Advising patients about bowel hygiene is on the rise as understanding grows about the multifaceted nature of GI disorders.

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