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Health news • Apr 04

'At 23 I had a double mastectomy, by 35 I’m expected to remove my ovaries'

Her parents resisted and doctors warned against it, but after a cousin died of breast cancer and tests confirmed she carries BRCA, Shir Yodfat chose...

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Health news • Apr 04

Under 40 and Diagnosed With Cancer

Hundreds of New York Times readers shared their experiences with early-onset cancers. Here are seven of their stories.

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Health news • Apr 04

Nose-Picking May Have a Surprise Link With Alzheimer's, Study in Mice Suggests

Scientists think there's a tenuous but plausible hypothetical link between picking your nose and an increased risk of developing dementia.

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Health news • Apr 04

Goldendoodle's Dramatic Coat Transformation From Puppy To Adult Is Turning Heads

Some change is to be expected when a puppy matures into adulthood. However, for Knox the goldendoodle, his coat transformation was absolutely stunning!

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Health news • Apr 04

A Disturbing Pattern Emerges in Zoo Penguins With Unlimited Food

Pampered penguins in zoos escape the elements and feast on fish to their hearts' content, but care-free living comes at a cost.

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Health news • Apr 04

Are You Adding Too Much Salt? New Study Identifies Who’s Most at Risk

Excess salt intake is linked to a range of chronic conditions and even cognitive decline, yet patterns of discretionary salt use remain poorly understood...

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Health news • Apr 04

Flea-borne Typhus infections have hit record levels in LA. Here’s how to protect yourself

There were 220 typhus cases reported in 2025, up from 187 the year before.

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Health news • Apr 04

Scientists Finally Crack Decades-Old Mystery Behind Statins’ Painful Side Effects

Statins are widely used to reduce cardiovascular risk, yet a significant number of patients experience muscle-related side effects that limit their use.

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Health news • Apr 04

Scientist whose mother and sisters died of ALS complications hopes experimental treatment will save his life

Jeff Vierstra's mother and two sisters all died following complications from ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, but the scientist and skier is hoping an...

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Health news • Apr 04

Popular Vitamin B3 Supplements May Help Cancer Cells Survive, Scientists Warn

A new study raises important questions about widely used NAD+ supplements, suggesting that compounds often taken to boost energy and support healthy aging...

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Health news • Apr 04

Young Adults With High Blood Pressure Face Higher Risk of Heart, Kidney Disease

Recent research suggests that adults ages 30 to 40 with high blood pressure may face a higher risk of cardiovascular and kidney disease later in life.

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Health news • Apr 04

Young Adults With High Blood Pressure Face Higher Risk of Heart, Kidney Disease

Recent research suggests that adults ages 30 to 40 with high blood pressure may face a higher risk of cardiovascular and kidney disease later in life.

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Health news • Apr 04

POTS explained: The disorder that led OpenAI exec Fidji Simo to take medical leave

POTS is a disorder that can cause heart palpitations, lightheadedness, and fainting. It is more common in women than in men.

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Health news • Apr 04

Everything your mouth can reveal about your health... from fruity breath to a discolored tongue

For many Americans, oral health is an afterthought. However, dentists speaking with Daily Mail have revealed everything your teeth, gums, breath and tongue...

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Health news • Apr 04

Brain scans reveal how a woman voluntarily enters a psychedelic-like trance without drugs

A neuroimaging study investigated the brain activity of an individual capable of voluntarily entering a transcendental visionary state—a rare, non-ordinary...

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Health news • Apr 04

Cheap, decades-old transplant drug delays full onset of type 1 diabetes

A transplant drug that has been used for decades can preserve the function of insulin-producing cells in young children who are newly diagnosed with type 1...

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Health news • Apr 04

Cases of 'white plague' rising in US as doctors warn of 'rebound effect'

Tuberculosis, also known as "the white plague," is rising in the U.S. post-pandemic, with over 10600 cases confirmed in 2024, the CDC reports.

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Health news • Apr 04

The hidden mental cost of emotional rigidity in young adults

Young adults often face daily challenges with focus, emotional regulation, and planning. A recent study published in Psychological Reports reveals that a...

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Health news • Apr 04

‘Incredibly common’ drinking habit may quietly triple risk of serious liver condition: study

Even occasional binge drinking could triple the risk of a serious liver condition, a new study suggests.

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Health news • Apr 04

New 'Unifying Theory' May Explain How Alzheimer's Emerges in The Brain

The origins of Alzheimer's remain contentious, but a new study suggests the disease may emerge as two key proteins compete inside brain cells.

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