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Health news • Jun 30

New Yorkers most affected by national diarrhea parasite outbreak: CDC

NEW YORK (PIX11) — There's a mysterious outbreak of a diarrhea-related parasite happening in the U.S. right now, and New York is being hit by it the hardest...

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Health news • Jun 30

One injection reversed osteoarthritis in weeks

A Colorado research team has created experimental osteoarthritis treatments that appear to regenerate damaged joints rather than just relieve pain.

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Health news • Jun 30

Americans Are in the Dark About the Dangers of Hot Dogs, Survey Finds

With the Fourth of July coming up, there's almost certain to be a hidden and dangerous threat lurking in your refrigerator or freezer.

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Health news • Jun 30

She Saved Her Only Birthday Celebration For Her Best Friend—But a Heartless Arrival Left Her Utterly Devastated

After high school, friendships take work in a way they didn't before. Schedules stop syncing, hangouts require planning, and the little rituals that used to...

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Health news • Jun 30

Frequent AI chatbot users more likely to believe anti-vaccine myths, poll finds

Poll finds use of AI tools for health advice is correlated with belief in vaccine falsehoods, such as shots causing autism.

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Health news • Jun 30

West Nile virus detected in Grant County, officials urge community to take caution

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in the Moses Lake area, prompting health officials to urge Grant County residents to take steps to...

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Health news • Jun 30

I pushed myself too hard at the gym – and ended up in the hospital

Reckless exercise can lead to exertional rhabdomyolysis, a condition that has risen due to the popularity of high-intensity workouts.

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Health news • Jun 30

The Terrorist in the Brain

What can Robin Williams and Bruce Willis teach us about dementia? This article explores the complex biological realities of brain diseases, controversies in...

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Health news • Jun 30

Why Can’t I Eat as Much as I Used To?

Hormonal shifts, diminished sense of smell and taste, muscle loss — many factors can influence hunger loss in older adults.

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Health news • Jun 30

6-year-old Shawano County girl bit by bat with rabies, getting vaccine

After a rabid bat in Shawano County attacked a 6-year-old girl, her family and health officials are reminding people of rabies safety.

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Health news • Jun 30

Two Cautionary Tales Show Risk of Rabid Bats

Two incidents, one in the US and the other in Canada, illustrate the risks of rabid bats: Wisconsin: A 6-year-old girl is recovering after being bitten by a...

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Health news • Jun 30

Lab-grown retinal cells show promise for new eye therapies

Critical cells that line retinal blood vessels grown from stem cells restore retinal function in mouse models and form retinal tissue in a lab for future...

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Health news • Jun 30

6-year-old girl bitten by rabid bat while playing outside her Wisconsin home, family says

The girl's mother said her sons killed the bat with a homemade “Braveheart”-inspired sword. Her daughter is recovering.

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Health news • Jun 30

People with strong chest and back less likely to have a heart attack, analysis suggests

Researchers suspect people with greater muscle density in torso area, who are also less likely to die prematurely, are those who exercise more.

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Health news • Jun 30

11-Year-Old Boy Dies From Rabies After Bat Lands on His Face While He Slept

An 11-year-old boy died in 2024 after contracting rabies from a bat that landed on his face while he slept. Doctors are now sharing details of the tragic...

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Health news • Jun 30

Marburg virus outbreak in Uganda?

On Monday, the US Embassy in Kampala, Uganda published a health alert stating they were aware of reports of a potential case of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD),...

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Health news • Jun 30

Doctors urge caution after rare rabies death in Canadian boy

The parents of the boy, who has not been named, agreed to share their son's case to help raise awareness of rabies.

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Health news • Jun 30

Rare but dangerous tick-borne virus on the rise in the U.S.

A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus is on the rise across the U.S. The Powassan virus is spread mainly by the deer tick, the same one that carries Lyme...

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Health news • Jun 30

Tainted Jerky Caused an Outbreak of Bear Worms

One person was hospitalized with severe symptoms of a Trichinella infection.

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Health news • Jun 30

11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat lands on face while he slept

An 11-year-old boy died of rabies after waking with a bat on his face, even though he had no idea he'd been scratched or bitten.

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