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Health news • May 24

Younger adults are having strokes. Here’s how to lower your risk

Strokes are increasingly affecting adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, increasing the importance of knowing the warning signs and when to get help.

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Health news • May 24

Surprising research reveals why you shouldn't add bananas to your smoothies

Researchers found that adding bananas to berry smoothies can dramatically reduce the body's ability to absorb healthy flavanols. The surprising discovery...

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Health news • May 24

How a distinct communication subspace in the brain turns goals into actions

Humans continuously adapt their actions and behaviors in response to changes in their surrounding environment. Past neuroscience studies suggest that this...

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Health news • May 24

Scientists say house cats could help unlock new cancer treatments for humans

Scientists have cracked open the “black box” of feline cancer in a landmark study that genetically analyzed nearly 500 cat tumors from around the world.

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Health news • May 24

Scientists “recharge” damaged nerves to ease chronic pain

For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing — but scientists may have uncovered a radically new way to stop it at...

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Health news • May 24

I'm A Hip Surgeon. Here's The 1 Thing I'd Never Do If I Have Hip Pain.

It can be alarming to realize you've been having hip pain for a bit too long. After all, most people know someone who has had a hip replacement,...

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Health news • May 24

Anti-vaxxers get a chance to fall in love with others who do not understand science (Opinion)

The organization initially invited anti-vaxxers to “find love with mRNA free partners.” Pickings were worse than on other dating apps, however,...

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Health news • May 24

Doctors Reveal The Most Common Side Effects Of GLP-1s — And How To Manage Them

Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 medications are popular but can cause unwanted health concerns.

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Health news • May 24

I Told My Husband I Had Cancer—He Had a Shocking Response

“I have lung cancer?” I whispered to my doctor in disbelief over the phone, as if it was a secret we could just keep between the two of us.

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Health news • May 24

6 Things to Do in the Morning to Help Prevent Inflammation Throughout the Day

Easy morning habits like drinking coffee or tea, eating berries, gentle movement, mindfulness and getting outside may all help fight inflammation.

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Health news • May 24

Do This for 5 to 10 Minutes a Day to Improve Your Brain at Any Age, New Research Shows

Is there anything you can do to improve your own brain function in just a few minutes a day? New research suggests that the answer may be yes.

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Health news • May 24

Why Garlic Repels Mosquitoes and Keeps Them From Breeding

Garlic, as your grandmother may have told you, repels mosquitoes; it also completely blocks them from mating and laying eggs. Diallyl disulfide, it turns...

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Health news • May 24

10-year-old Bozeman girl found safe

The Bozeman Police Department has found 10-year-old Kathleen safe after she was reported missing on Saturday.The Bozeman Police Department posted the...

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Health news • May 24

Scientists discover hidden driver of aging — Simple supplement reversed brain decline

A newly identified brain protein may play a major role in how the body ages. Researchers discovered that declining levels of Menin in the hypothalamus...

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Health news • May 24

Simple Fiber Supplement Cuts Knee Arthritis Pain in Just 6 Weeks, Study Finds

A daily inulin supplement may help reduce knee osteoarthritis pain while revealing a possible link between gut health, muscle function, and pain sensitivity...

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Health news • May 24

A change in his hands sent this Leechburg drummer to the doctor — and toward new treatment for amyloidosis

Bob DiCola noticed something was off with his hands. As a drummer, who has spent years keeping time with bands including the Pittsburgh PolkaMeisters and...

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Health news • May 24

Inside the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DRC as the virus spreads

Hélène Akilimali says she's taking every precaution against contracting Ebola, including always wearing a face mask in public. But her work as a cocoa...

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Health news • May 24

Inside the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DRC as the virus spreads

Hélène Akilimali says she's taking every precaution against contracting Ebola, including always wearing a face mask in public. But her work as a cocoa...

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Health news • May 24

How much protein do we really need? Experts explain the supermarket craze

Protein has taken over cereals, snacks, dairy products, drinks and even bread, but nutrition experts say most people need daily balance, not fortified...

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Health news • May 24

No Ebola found at Alabama hospital after ER diversion, EMA director says

The emergency room at Gadsden Regional Medical Center on Saturday was put on diversion as concerns on social media spread over a patient treated there.

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