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Health news • Apr 17

Largest-Ever Study Finds Medicinal Cannabis Ineffective for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD

New research challenges widely held assumptions about medicinal cannabis, particularly in mental health care.

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Health news • Apr 17

Noise is the Signal: Why Weak Brain Connections Predict Behavior

Is brain imaging overlooking the truth? Research shows that "weak" brain connections predict behavior as well as top signals, opening new targets for...

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Health news • Apr 17

Real-world MRI data confirm shared brain signatures of mental health disorders

Over 1 billion people worldwide are living with one or more mental health disorders that affect their mood, thinking processes and behavior, impacting their...

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Health news • Apr 17

What is Shigella? CDC calls increase in infections a 'public health threat'

The CDC is warning of a public health threat tied to “extensively drug-resistant" bacterial infections that are rising in the U.S..

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Health news • Apr 17

Could Alzheimer’s Begin in the Nerves, Not the Brain?

Summary: New research suggests that the balance and walking issues associated with Alzheimer's disease may not be “top-down” problems caused by brain decay,...

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Health news • Apr 17

Scientists Reveal Why a Common Drug Causes Birth Defects and Autism

Researchers investigating a widely used medication have uncovered an unexpected cellular process that may interfere with early brain development.

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Health news • Apr 17

Fungus that spreads from cats to humans has been detected, raising concerns among scientists

A fungus called Sporothrix brasiliensis spreads from cats to humans, and concerns are growing over its rapid dispersal.

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Health news • Apr 17

Why scientists are nervous about fungi

They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to their ability to develop...

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Health news • Apr 17

Study links long COVID in kids to worse grades, attention, and social life

Children and adolescents with long COVID are significantly more likely to experience worsening grades, difficulty concentrating, and having limited fun with...

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Health news • Apr 17

3 Body Language Secrets To Make People Trust You, By A Psychologist

They say trust is earned. But according to psychological research, your body language is enough to make or break how trustworthy you appear. Here's how.

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Health news • Apr 17

Drug-Resistant Stomach Bug On The Rise: What To Know In CT

Cases of a stomach illness have fluctuated in recent years, while a CDC report shows an increase in drug-resistant strains.

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Health news • Apr 17

I spoke to 3 doctors to find the best allergy products that deliver real relief

Doctors say these effective, over-the-counter allergy products will actually make a difference.

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Health news • Apr 17

Rising vaccine skepticism worries scientists — and Long Island parents of kids with cancer

Allegations that a former Amityville nurse falsified immunization records of hundreds of children highlight increased skepticism.

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Health news • Apr 17

New Dietary Guidelines Don't Include 1 Very Important Detail — And It Can Impact Kids' Brain Health

"This is challenging for families because they do not have a good, science-based reference to go to when they are unsure about what and how much to feed...

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Health news • Apr 17

Rabid cat spotted in Western Mass. prompts warning

The Northampton Animal Control is warning residents about a cat with rabies. A cat was seen exhibiting “neurological symptoms in line with the rabies virus...

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Health news • Apr 17

New Report Highlights Fructose as a Key Driver of Metabolic Disease

Researchers emphasize fructose's unique role in obesity, metabolic syndrome and other chronic diseases. 2 minute read. by Kelsea Pieters | April 17, 2026.

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Health news • Apr 17

Pollution, Weather Linked to Severe Migraine Attacks

Short- and long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to severe migraine attacks with weather conditions like heat and humidity amplifying the effects.

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Health news • Apr 17

Woman with Rare Health Condition Couldn't Eat Without Getting Sick. Now She Spends $14K Per Week on Meals (Exclusive)

In her viral social media videos, Shayla Talei explains what her day-to-day looks like living with multiple debilitating chronic illnesses.

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Health news • Apr 17

What I learned when I gave up sugar for six weeks

Foods with added sugar are everywhere – even in some surprising places. So how easy is it to go without sugar and what difference can it make to your...

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Health news • Apr 17

Why your hay fever symptoms are getting worse

Climate change is making hay fever symptoms more severe for many, with longer pollen seasons and more potent pollen.

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