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Health news • Apr 05

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 05

How to ‘detox’ your body for free without juice, teas or flushes

This article originally appeared on PolitiFact. It's time for spring cleaning — is it also time for a detox? The idea of starting fresh and clearing toxins...

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Health news • Apr 05

A Special Protein in Your Gut Has The Power to Neutralize Bacteria

Researchers have discovered that a particular protein in the gut is fighting an important battle against the spread of bacteria.

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Health news • Apr 05

Surprising links between autism, Alzheimer’s could change how we treat both

The idea that two conditions at opposite ends of life might be biologically linked is beginning to upend long-standing assumptions in brain science,...

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Health news • Apr 05

Imaging study sheds light on how deep brain stimulation acts on Parkinson's disease

For each patient, parcellation of the cerebral cortex into 152 individual-specific brain regions using rsfMRI (Methods). These 152 brain regions were...

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Health news • Apr 05

We may have less control over how long we live than previously thought

A study resets the longevity discussion, after previous research focused on those born between 1870 and 1900, and shows genetics and environment play...

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Health news • Apr 05

7 Magnesium-Rich Foods to Help Improve Your Sleep—and Your Mood

Looking for a better night's sleep or to boost your mood? Experts share the best foods to help you reach your needed magnesium intake naturally.

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Health news • Apr 05

One Major Factor in Cancer Survival Has Nothing to Do With Biology

Cancer is becoming increasingly common among young people, with cases slowly and steadily rising every year for the past decade.

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Health news • Apr 05

Suspected measles outbreak kills nearly 100 children in Bangladesh

Health ministry data show children aged six months to five years with suspected measles symptoms soared to 6476.

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Health news • Apr 05

More Than Half of People with Diabetes Are Deficient in These Key Nutrients, According to Researchers

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes, and between 90% and 95% of them have type 2 diabetes.1 The good news is that most type 2 diabetes cases can be...

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Health news • Apr 05

The Health Benefits of Chia Seeds—and How to Enjoy Them Every Day

Learn about the benefits of chia seeds for satiety, digestion, gut health, disease risk, and more according to nutrition experts.

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Health news • Apr 05

US county sees record surge of flea-borne typhus cases

Los Angeles County is experiencing a record surge in flea-borne typhus cases, with 220 reported in 2025, marking the highest number ever documented and an...

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Health news • Apr 05

Diabetes rates are lower in high-altitude environments — and scientists may have discovered why

A new study finds that in low-oxygen environments, red blood cells absorb more glucose and convert it into a molecule that helps release oxygen into tissues...

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Health news • Apr 05

Genes may matter more than thought in human lifespan, study finds

A new study by the Weizmann Institute of Science suggests that genetics and lifespan may be more closely linked than previously believed.

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Health news • Apr 05

Neanderthals Used Ancient Gloop as Antibacterial Medicine, Study Suggests

Relatives of modern humans may have created and used a sticky substance both as a glue and to treat their wounds, preempting modern medicine by as much as...

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Health news • Apr 05

Cases of dangerous disease 'as old as the plague' hit record high in California

Cases of flea-borne typhus recently surged in Southern California. The disease can be dangerous if left untreated.

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Health news • Apr 05

Longevity Isn’t Equal: Why Life-Extending Treatments May Be a “Biological Lottery”

Extending life is only part of the goal in aging research. Scientists also want more people to reach old age in good health, with fewer differences in when...

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Health news • Apr 05

What's your biological age? Experts explain the benefits and risks of at-home tests

It's important to understand what over-the-counter biological age test kits can — and can't — do before buying them.

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Health news • Apr 05

Scientists found a protein that drives brain aging — and how to stop it

Scientists have uncovered a powerful new clue in the mystery of brain aging: a single protein called FTL1. In aging mice, higher levels of this protein...

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Health news • Apr 05

Your ‘normal’ cholesterol and blood pressure may not be normal anymore

Americans should start guarding against heart disease earlier — and aim for lower cholesterol and blood pressure than ever before, according to new...

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