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Health news • Apr 09

A Cancer Treatment That Does More Than Scientists Thought

CAR-T cell therapy, originally developed for cancer, is showing ever more promise as a treatment for autoimmune diseases.

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Health news • Apr 09

In a first, a CAR-T cell therapy drives 3 autoimmune diseases into remission in a single patient

After a CAR-T cell therapy reset her immune system, a patient with three different autoimmune diseases is now in remission and back to normal life.

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Health news • Apr 09

Top C.D.C. Official Delays Report on Covid Shot’s Effectiveness

The acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention delayed the publication of a research report showing that the Covid vaccine significantly...

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Health news • Apr 09

Grim ‘Victorian Disease’ Flea-Borne Typhus Makes Alarming Comeback in U.S.

It can hospitalize up to 90 percent of those who catch it.

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Health news • Apr 09

RFK Jr’s CDC delays report showing benefits from Covid vaccine, insiders say

Stalled publication sparked concerns that information conflicting with Kennedy's views may be sidelined.

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Health news • Apr 09

This Diet–Gut Interaction Could Transform Fat Into a Calorie-Burning Machine

Gut bacteria can convert white fat into energy-burning beige fat through diet-driven signals, offering new therapeutic targets for metabolic diseases.

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Health news • Apr 09

US CDC delays publishing report showing COVID vaccine benefits, WaPo reports

The acting director of the ​Centers for Disease ‌Control and Prevention has delayed publication of ​a CDC ​report showing the COVID-19 ⁠vaccine cut the...

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Health news • Apr 09

Fish Oil and Other Supplements Don't Lower Cholesterol, New Guidance Says

New guidelines say fish oil supplements don't lower cholesterol or heart risk—and may even cause harm in some cases.

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Health news • Apr 09

Dermatologists Reveal the Number-1 Sign of Skin Cancer—and It’s Sneaky

Doctors reveal the number-one sign of skin cancer across every type, plus why early detection is so important to getting potentially life-saving treatment.

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Health news • Apr 09

I'm a 65-year-old fitness trainer who stocks up on healthy foods at Costco. These are the 11 products I swear by.

As a 65-year-old fitness trainer, I prioritize consistency and simplicity over perfection in my workouts and diet. I avoid fads and strict rules,...

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Health news • Apr 09

Why Some People Reach 100: New Study Reveals Key Biological Differences

Centenarians appear to age differently at the molecular level, maintaining unexpectedly “younger” biological signatures in key systems.

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Health news • Apr 09

If You See Bats Flying Over Your House at Night, It Often Means a Good Thing for Your Yard

Scientists tracked what these nighttime visitors are actually hunting above homes and the numbers are staggering.

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Health news • Apr 09

Tastiness is not why people overeat

Delicious, calorie-rich food — whether home-prepared or packaged — isn't the problem.

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Health news • Apr 09

Here's What It Means If Your Socks Leave Marks On Your Legs — And When To Be Concerned

Sock marks commonly show up on people's ankles and legs after wearing the garment all day long, or even after several hours. Most people don't think much of...

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Health news • Apr 09

6 Somatic Exercises To Try Mid Fight To Avoid Acting Like A Dysregulated Jerk

We've all been there. Whether it's a fight with a partner or a tense moment with a co-worker, something gets triggered and suddenly it feels like your...

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Health news • Apr 09

Scientists Discover Hidden Virus Linked to Colorectal Cancer

A newly identified virus may be linked to colorectal cancer.

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Health news • Apr 09

Scientists discover hidden gut trigger behind ALS and dementia

A new study reveals that gut bacteria may play a key role in triggering ALS and frontotemporal dementia. Harmful sugars produced by these microbes can spark...

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Health news • Apr 09

Hidden Danger: Widely Used Pesticides Linked to 150% Higher Cancer Risk

Researchers have identified a link between widespread pesticide exposure and cancer risk, driven by subtle biological changes that emerge long before...

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Health news • Apr 09

A Room-by-Room Guide for Going Plastic Free

Plastic has gotten a bad rap for decades—we can all picture that sea turtle stuck in a six-pack ring. Though the impacts of plastic on wildlife and the...

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Health news • Apr 09

I tried the $950 blood test Silicon Valley thinks can revolutionize cancer screening

I tried the $950 blood test Silicon Valley thinks can revolutionize cancer screening. The science—and my results—tell a murkier story.

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