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Health news • Apr 10

Wrap up: The medetomidine threat, and other news

Happy Friday dvm360 readers! We hope you all had an excellent week and are ready for the weekend to reset and recharge, if you are able to.

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Health news • Apr 10

Have You Used A.I. Chatbots for Nutrition Advice?

Whether you're looking to manage a health condition, lose weight or simply eat better, we want to hear from you.

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Health news • Apr 10

Three More Skunks Test Positive For Rabies In Tuolumne County

After two skunks tested positive for rabies in Tuolumne County last month, three more cases have just been reported.

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Health news • Apr 10

A meta-analysis involving millions of people identifies a "brain-health triad."

A systematic review and meta-analysis of approximately 4.5 million people suggests that how much you move, sit, and sleep influences dementia risk.

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Health news • Apr 10

Utah now ‘epicenter’ of U.S. measles outbreak

With more than 121 measles cases reported in the last three weeks while South Carolina hasn't seen any new cases, Utah's measles outbreak is now the most...

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Health news • Apr 10

Is a Big Album Dropping? You Might Want to Watch the Road.

A study found that traffic fatalities increased in the United States by nearly 15 percent on the same days as the biggest album releases.

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Health news • Apr 10

What's Behind the Global Resurgence of Measles?

The United States declared victory in the fight against measles in 2000, saying the once common and deadly illness had been eliminated.

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Health news • Apr 10

Jury Awards $49 Million To Darien Woman Who Claimed Doctor Missed Life-Threatening Cancer Diagnosis

DARIEN, CT — A Stamford Superior Court jury on Thursday awarded $49 million to a Darien woman who claimed her gynecologist failed to follow standard...

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Health news • Apr 10

‘This is as important as your teeth’: are you skipping this key part of mouth hygiene?

Dentists say 'everyone needs to be educated about cleaning the tongue'. Here's how it's done.

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Health news • Apr 10

7-Day High-Fiber Meal Plan for Better Blood Sugar, Created by a Dietitian

If you're looking to improve your blood sugar levels, eating more fiber may be the key. Numerous studies link a high-fiber diet with improved blood sugar...

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Health news • Apr 10

Teen with Collapsed Lung Admits to Vaping in Hospital Before Quitting: 'It's Not Worth It'

Nathan Edmunds, who started vaping at age 13, says no one believes they will get sick from the habit "until it happens to you"

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Health news • Apr 10

High-quality plant diets protect against Alzheimer’s, even when started late at life

Past studies show that eating a healthy, nutritious diet — such as a plant-based diet — may help in lowering a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's...

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Health news • Apr 10

6 Morning Exercises That Restore Knee Strength Faster Than Resistance Bands After 60

Rebuild knee strength after 60 with 6 morning exercises experts recommend. More effective than resistance bands—no equipment needed.

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Health news • Apr 10

Are GLP-1 Drugs Quietly Changing Our Sex Lives?

These meds don't just impact blood sugar and hormone health, but sexual health and libido too. Here's what we know so far.

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Health news • Apr 10

Acting CDC Head Blocks Publication of Research Showing COVID Vaccine Benefits

The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has blocked the publication of research showing that COVID vaccines were highly...

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Health news • Apr 10

Cheap drug already on the market may improve autism symptoms — for certain people

This news isn't hard to swallow. Researchers at Yale University have identified a low-cost prescription drug already on the market that could help ease...

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Health news • Apr 10

Scientists say we’ve been treating Alzheimer’s all wrong

Alzheimer's isn't just one problem—it's a tangled mix of biology, aging, and overall health. That's why drugs targeting a single factor have fallen short,...

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Health news • Apr 10

The unexpected link between loneliness, status, and shopping habits

Feelings of social isolation can drive people to purchase items to soothe their emotions, a habit that often evolves into buying flashy goods for social...

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Health news • Apr 10

Scientists Found a Common Brain 'Fingerprint' Across 5 Psychedelics

A growing amount of research is investigating how psychedelics might be used to treat depression and other disorders, and now a new study highlights a...

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Health news • Apr 10

Why I Got a Nose Job in My Mid-30s

For a long time, my nose wasn't something that bothered me. It was nondescript: cute, average size with a slightly bulbous tip and a slender bridge with the...

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