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Health news • Apr 08

How To Measure Your Blood Pressure at Home—Are You Making These Mistakes?

A powerful tool for managing your blood pressure is surprisingly simple: a home blood pressure monitor. Checking your numbers regularly at home gives you...

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Health news • Apr 08

‘Rhino tranq’ detected in St Louis drug supply, raising alarms over overdose risk

ST. LOUIS – Health officials are warning about a dangerous new drug emerging in the U.S. supply—medetomidine, also known on the street as “rhino tranq”—that...

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Health news • Apr 08

RSV vaccine availability extended through April in most states

Seasonal shift extends window for eligible infants and toddlers to get shot through April.

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Health news • Apr 08

The "holy grail of fitness," according to a sports medicine doctor

It's not a longevity hack — it's a boring truth underscored by new research: Staying motivated is the key to exercising for a healthier, longer life.

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Health news • Apr 08

Keeping it healthy: Creatine works. Here is who should take it.

Walk into any gym in Houston and you're likely to see the same scene: people hauling around pre-workout tubs, protein shakers and supplement stacks to the...

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Health news • Apr 08

DOH, CDC investigating rise in strep cases in West Hawaii

The Hawaii Department of Health says it is investigating high rates of strep infection in West Hawaii over the past few months.

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Health news • Apr 08

New blood test spots four cancers and other diseases by stripping away healthy DNA noise

MethylScan is a new low-cost cell-free DNA methylome test that removes much of the healthy blood DNA background, helping rare disease signals stand out more...

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Health news • Apr 08

A 13-year-old boy has become the first person to be cured of this deadly brain cancer

A 13-year-old Belgian boy named Lucas Jemeljanova has become the first person in history to be cured of DIPG, a brain cancer that was previously always...

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Health news • Apr 08

How Far Can Automation and AI Support Psychotherapy? | Newswise

Artificial intelligence is playing an ever larger role in the delivery of psychotherapy. An interdisciplinary team of University of Utah researchers has...

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Health news • Apr 08

Common drinking habit may quietly triple risk of advanced liver condition

Even occasional binge drinking could triple the risk of advanced liver fibrosis, a new USC study suggests, highlighting the danger of alcohol consumption...

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Health news • Apr 07

New study challenges widespread belief about fish oil's effects on brain

A first-of-its-kind study led by the Medical University of South Carolina raises questions about the value of fish oil supplements for people with...

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Health news • Apr 07

What does Austin need to know about the new ‘Cicada’ COVID variant?

A headline-grabbing new COVID-19 variant known as “Cicada” has been detected in Texas — but it hasn't caused a significant wave of infection in Austin or...

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Health news • Apr 07

Just a few minutes of intense physical activity provides huge health benefits, no gym required

A study finds that just a few minutes of intense physical activity can lower the risk of major diseases, including dementia and heart disease.

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Health news • Apr 07

Yeti’s New Camp Chair Addresses the Biggest Complaints with the Brand’s Longtime Staple

The all-new Trailhead Field Chair comes with a double-digit reduction in both weight and price compared to Yeti's original design.

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Health news • Apr 07

Virginia offers case-by-case RSV protections instead of an extended immunization period

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Jurisdictions across 43 states have chosen to extend their RSV immunization period this year — Virginia is not one of them,...

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Health news • Apr 07

What Eating Wheat Bread Does to Your Gut, Blood Sugar, and More

Wheat bread is rich in fiber and other nutrients that can support gut health and steady blood sugar. However, not all wheat bread is the same.

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Health news • Apr 07

A no-brainer? Exercise may rewire your brain for better endurance

Consistency is key to building an exercise routine. But with each workout, something else is taking shape: the brain is adapting, rewiring itself in ways...

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Health news • Apr 07

How Psychedelics Affect the Brain

An analysis of hundreds of images from several studies shows how hallucinogenic drugs drive activity in various regions of the brain.

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Health news • Apr 07

Opinion | A new study shows simple ways to avoid dementia

Keeping mentally engaged can reduce dementia risk, especially among older adults.

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Health news • Apr 07

Combined Body-Mind Exercise Reshapes the ADHD Brain

Summary: For children with ADHD, a simple run on the treadmill might not be enough. A multicenter randomized clinical trial (RCT) reveals that integrated...

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