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As wildfires worsen, exposure to smoke may increase risk of several cancers

With cigarette smoking declining and fire frequency on the rise, wildfire smoke may emerge as a key driver of cancers in the United States, new research...

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Health news • Apr 22

Yes, Allergies Really Are Worse This Year — Here’s Why And What To Do About It Right Now

Your allergies aren't in your head. Pollen season is 3 weeks longer than it was 50 years ago — here's why and what actually helps.

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Health news • Apr 22

Midlife behavior predicts how long animals are likely to live, including humans

A new study found that subtle differences in an animal's behavior by midlife can predict how long it is likely to live.

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Health news • Apr 21

RFK Jr. Blames Immigrants, Not Himself, For Measles Outbreaks In U.S.

The Health and Human Services secretary regularly rails against vaccines that have been proven to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

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Health news • Apr 21

Moderna starts late-stage trial of bird flu vaccine in US, UK

April 21 (Reuters) - Moderna (MRNA.O) , opens new tab said on Tuesday it had started a late-stage study of its experimental bird flu vaccine in the U.S....

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Health news • Apr 21

If a bird flu pandemic starts, we may have an mRNA vaccine ready

A final-stage trial has started of an mRNA vaccine against the bird flu strain infecting many animals – and occasionally people – worldwide.

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Health news • Apr 21

Britain launches new mRNA vaccine trial to prepare for bird flu pandemic

A major new clinical trial for an mRNA bird flu vaccine is set to begin in Britain in the coming weeks, it was announced on Wednesday.

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Health news • Apr 21

Moderna Announces Initiation of Phase 3 Study of Investigational mRNA Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Candidate

Phase 3 study is supported by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to help strengthen global preparedness against a significant pandemic...

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Health news • Apr 21

Layton Medical Centre GP to lead a first-of-its-kind trial to test a new vaccine for bird flu in humans

Thousands of people in the UK are expected to be recruited for the study, with poultry farmers or those who have close contacts with birds encouraged to...

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Health news • Apr 21

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

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Health news • Apr 21

Frequent and Morning Naps May Indicate Health Problems and Higher Mortality Rates in Adults

Frequent and longer naps in older adults are linked to higher mortality rates, and excessive daytime napping may indicate underlying health issues like...

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Health news • Apr 21

First measles case confirmed in Ottawa County since 1991

Ottawa County's first case of measles in 35 years has been confirmed, according to the department of public health.

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Health news • Apr 21

Napping may be warning sign of health issues in older adults, study finds

For older adults, naps may be a warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health, according to a new study. In the study, published in JAMA Network...

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Health news • Apr 21

Blood Test Could Predict Alzheimer’s Risk Long Before Symptoms Surface, Paving the Way for Early Detection

A new study shows how a blood test measuring pTau217 could predict Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms manifest, offering a new frontier in early...

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Health news • Apr 21

More than 7 million have Alzheimer's. Can your brain health improve?

People have no control over Alzheimer's risk factors such as age, genes and family history. Diet, exercise and adequate sleep improve brain health.

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Health news • Apr 21

Are cancer-screening blood tests close to prime time?

The vision of a single blood test that could screen for dozens of different cancers has tantalized oncologists for more than a decade.

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Health news • Apr 21

Where are pollen levels the highest? Iowa's capital city ranks among the worst

This won't shock anyone who has sneezed and wheezed their way through the spring, but one Iowa city ranks among the worst places for allergies in the...

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Health news • Apr 21

“Iʼm a cardiologist and I stopped eating this popular breakfast item that every American household has in their fridge”

I'm a practicing cardiologist, and breakfast used to be my most careless meal. I told myself I'd “earn it” with a long clinic day and an afternoon workout.

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