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Your blood pressure may look normal today, but these silent changes could be warning you about future hypertension

Most people think high blood pressure begins the day a doctor finally says the word “hypertension.” But the truth is often quieter than that.

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Health news • May 24

Mayday! SA scientists identified hantavirus outbreak in 24 hours

Rest of World News: JOHANNESBURG: When South African infectious disease specialist Lucille Blumberg checked her email on the morning of May 1,...

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Health news • May 23

Your Blood Type Affects Risk of Early Stroke, Study Reveals

You might not think your blood type has much to do with your health, but research suggests that it can have an effect. According to one study,...

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Health news • May 23

Stray cat tests positive for rabies after biting man

A stray cat in Burrillville has tested positive for rabies after biting a person in the area of Whipple Road, according to the Rhode Island Department of...

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Health news • May 23

Congo Faces Surge in Ebola Cases as Key Medical Tools Run Short

Congo suspended flights to the eastern city of Bunia and regional health ministers warned of escalating cross-border risks from Ebola as the outbreak spread...

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Health news • May 23

3 Red Cross volunteers die of Ebola as number of cases rises in Uganda

Three Red Cross volunteers have died, believed to have contracted the Ebola virus during a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in...

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Health news • May 23

Common Asthma Drug May Reverse Dangerous Fatty Liver Disease

An asthma drug called formoterol may help reverse MASH-related liver damage, prompting new clinical trials after promising results in mice and observational...

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Health news • May 23

Common weedkiller linked to the development of superbugs in hospitals

Scientists have discovered that glyphosate weedkiller could contribute to the development of drug-resistant bacteria outside of hospitals.

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Health news • May 23

We Were Wrong About Fasting, Massive Study Finds

As effective as fasting can be for weight loss, it's often thought that depriving the body of sustenance might have a negative impact on brainpower.

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Health news • May 23

Being asked to help dampens the joy of doing good, according to children in multiple countries

A study of 6-11-year-old children across 5 countries found that children believed individuals are more willing to help and share when they decide to do so...

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Health news • May 23

The 5 Best Foods to Eat After 5 P.M. for Better Blood Sugar

Discover the best foods to eat after 5 p.m. for better blood sugar control, including expert tips and dietitian-approved dinner ideas.

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Health news • May 23

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five

May 23 (Reuters) - Uganda has confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of infections in the current outbreak there to five, the health...

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Health news • May 23

U.S. Ebola Travel Ban Faces Criticism From Congo Health Officials

Nations around the world are imposing strict entry restrictions on people who have been to the Democratic Republic of Congo recently because of a deadly...

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Health news • May 23

What to know about sepsis: Life-threatening but hard to spot

Consider sepsis an invisible threat. It kills about 350000 Americans a year and may cause nearly one-fifth of deaths globally. But you won't find it on any...

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Health news • May 23

Brain Region Discovered for Abstract Thought

Summary: Researchers discovered the first definitive neural evidence of how the brain creates and reuses abstract symbols to think creatively.

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Health news • May 23

Stunning Mosaics Made by Londoners with PTSD Offer Pieces of Healing in Community Artwork

Artwork installed in East London parks was made by volunteers with the Hackney Mosaic Project who are healing their PTSD and addiction.

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Health news • May 23

US temporarily bans green-card holders from entering country from African nations

Order aimed at preventing spread of Ebola to US affects travelers who have visited three countries in last 21 days.

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Health news • May 23

We Asked Cleaning Pros If You Actually Need to Wash Your Water Bottle After Every Use—They All Agreed

People use their reusable water bottles almost daily, but is that how often it should be washed? Two cleaning pros gave us their unfiltered takes.

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Health news • May 23

The simple trick that can stop a mosquito bite from itching

It's hard to think about much else when you have a fresh mosquito bite you're desperate to scratch. The insatiable itch, the swollen red bump — it can even...

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