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Health news • Apr 21

Doctors Say These Symptoms Could Signal a Silent Heart Attack

Learn the symptoms of "silent heart attack" that could easily be mistaken for something far less serious. Plus, who has the highest risk and how to reduce...

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Health news • Apr 21

Napping and Mortality Risk; Senator's Daughter Dies; Video Game Triage in the ED

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff.

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Health news • Apr 21

3 Brain Habits That Are Damaging Your Intelligence, By A Psychologist

Most people don't realize these everyday habits are working against their own capacity for brilliance. Here's how they might be undermining your...

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Health news • Apr 21

Placebo effect can work as well as real medicine – but your body may need permission to use it

The placebo effect is more than just mental – it's a biological system that can measurably improve a patient's symptoms. But someone else needs to activate...

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Health news • Apr 21

Can't fall asleep? Doctors reveal unexpected foods that may help — and they're good for you, too

Up to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, the NIH says. Doctors point out that foods like kiwis, pumpkin seeds and chickpeas may help support better...

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Health news • Apr 21

New Drugs Are Primary Care Game Changers, but Pricey

New drugs approved in 2025 are poised to significantly improve the management of motion sickness, acute pain, urinary tract infections (UTIs),...

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Health news • Apr 21

Are your vitamin D levels low? Experts explain its function beyond bone strength; share why deficiency is common | Health

Vitamin D is often linked to bone health, but its impact extends far beyond just keeping your skeleton strong. In clinical practice, both orthopaedic and...

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Health news • Apr 21

Why firstborns may be more likely than secondborns to be autistic or to have allergies

As the youngest child, I've always known my place in the familial order. It means having more lenient and older parents but also, at times,...

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Health news • Apr 21

In Duluth, climate change has extended the allergy season by 5 weeks

DULUTH — As climate change drives temperatures higher, northern Minnesota's allergy season, like much of the country, is getting longer and more intense.

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Health news • Apr 21

Your Omega-3 supplement may not be working: The right way to take it for real Benefits

Walk into any pharmacy and omega-3 capsules are hard to miss. They promise better heart health, sharper thinking, and calmer inflammation.

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Health news • Apr 21

Aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer - and we're starting to understand why

The 4000-year-old drug, most commonly used to treat pain, prevents certain tumours from forming and spreading across the body – findings that are already...

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Health news • Apr 21

Exclusive | I was a triathlete in peak health — but my ‘wavy’ vision problem turned out to be something devastating

Dave Nitsche was a healthy triathlete — until a bizarre vision problem in 2019 stopped him in his tracks. “I would look at telephone poles … they seemed...

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Health news • Apr 21

6 vaccines older adults should discuss with their doctor

Your immune system needs a boost at every stage of life. If you're 50 or older, this might be the perfect time to check whether any of your vaccines need an...

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Health news • Apr 21

Habitual coffee intake shapes the gut microbiome and modifies host physiology and cognition

Coffee influences multiple physiological processes, including gut function, stress, cognition, and the microbiome. However, the mechanisms underlying these...

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Health news • Apr 21

How Do I Prevent Falls at Home?

Dangerous trips and slips can happen to anyone, but they can often be averted by taking a few common-sense steps.

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Health news • Apr 21

How coffee reshapes the gut-brain axis and lifts mood—even without caffeine

New research from APC Microbiome Ireland, a research center at University College Cork, has comprehensively explored the mechanisms behind coffee's positive...

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Health news • Apr 21

Scientists discover skincare compound that kills drug-resistant bacteria

A popular Korean skincare ingredient may be far more powerful than anyone realized. Scientists have discovered that madecassic acid—derived from the herb...

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Health news • Apr 21

The Morning Nap as a Risk Factor for Death

Dr F Perry Wilson comments on a study that linked napping habits with mortality for older adults.

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Health news • Apr 21

Blood Tests Could Reveal Alzheimer's Risk Years Before Symptoms Appear

A blood test shows significant promise for predicting the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease, even decades before symptoms show up.

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Health news • Apr 21

Scientists Restore Memory In Aging Mice Using a Simple Nasal Spray

Scientists have developed a nasal spray that reduces brain inflammation and restores lost memory function in mice. The Texas A&M University research team...

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