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Health news • Jun 30

A blood protein can flag dementia risk decades before symptoms appear

Forgetting the name of a loved one may be one of the first signs people notice of dementia, but it's rarely the first warning sign your brain gives.

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Health news • Jun 30

A dietitian and professional track coach shares her 3 tips for building muscle and losing fat

A dietitian and track coach said timing her protein intake helps her build muscle. That way, she feels properly fueled for her workouts.

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Health news • Jun 30

New colorectal cancer discovery could lead to earlier diagnosis

Earlier diagnoses for the leading cause of cancer deaths among young adults could soon be possible thanks to a recent discovery — in which scientists also...

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Health news • Jun 30

Marburg outbreak is reported in Uganda, threatening to complicate Ebola response in region

Another viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak is underway in central Africa as sources confirm to STAT that Marburg cases have been detected in western Uganda.

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Health news • Jun 30

3 contact lens mistakes that eye doctors wish you would stop making

Contact lenses are safe and effective, but wearing them during some activities can increase the risk of rare but serious complications.

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Health news • Jun 30

6 ways to shift your stress mindset to dial down daily anxiety

To deal with a stressful world, many of us try to avoid and reduce the stress. But what we believe about stress may have just as important a role in helping...

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Health news • Jun 30

How Much Shrimp Is Too Much Shrimp? Nutrition Experts Have A Number In Mind.

Shrimp can be a nutritious food, but certain individuals may want to be more mindful of their intake. Here's why.

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Health news • Jun 30

People Who Were Stuck In Comas Are Sharing What It Was Actually Like, And I Truly Have No Words

I was in a medically induced coma for six weeks. There were times I was fully conscious, but I couldn't open my eyes, couldn't move a muscle, and couldn't...

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Health news • Jun 30

A 400-Year-Old Painting Caught Bats Eating Birds Before Science Did

For more than 400 years, an oil painting titled Air by Flemish master Jan Brueghel the Elder has been hiding a scientific secret about bats and their...

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Health news • Jun 30

5 Chair Exercises That Restore Knee Strength Faster Than Gym Sessions After 60

Chair exercises for knee strength after 60, recommended by a medical fitness supervisor.

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Health news • Jun 30

5-year-old South Georgia girl attacked by rabid fox, family says

VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) —A 5-year-old Valdosta girl is recovering after a fox attacked her on the front porch of her home off Mount Zion Church Road near Dewar...

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Health news • Jun 30

Man Gets Teeth Transformation After Years of Regret Over Veneers

His dental transformation made him feel better—and look years younger.

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Health news • Jun 30

Boy, 11, Dies From Rabies After Bat Bite in Ontario

A bat landed on the sleeping child's face during a summer trip.

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Health news • Jun 30

Dietitians Explain What Adding MCT Oil to Your Coffee Can Do for Brain Health

Could adding MCT oil to your coffee boost your brain health? Two dietitians explain the potential cognitive benefits of MCT oil, downsides to consider,...

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Health news • Jun 30

N.I.H. Announces World’s Largest Integrated Health Database

A research program at the National Institutes of Health released the world's largest database of human genomes and paired them with clinical data,...

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Health news • Jun 30

Ohio Seniors Are Overlooking the Health Risks of Hearing Loss

TruHearing Survey Reveals Lack of Understanding and Action Around Hearing Loss.

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Health news • Jun 30

Derivation of functional retinal endothelial cells from human pluripotent stem cells for therapeutics and modelling

Retinal microvascular diseases involve a compromised inner blood–retina barrier (iBRB), which remains poorly understood. A renewable source of human iBRB...

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Health news • Jun 30

New screening tool may detect more dangerous prostate cancers than PSA testing alone

A large analysis suggests that a multivariable risk assessment tool, called Stockholm3, can detect substantially more clinically significant prostate...

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Health news • Jun 30

A dietitian and nutrition scientist shared 3 lazy ways to eat more fiber, including having dessert

The dietitian Emily Leeming is on a mission to get people eating more fiber, and she has plenty of low-effort tips and tricks.

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Health news • Jun 30

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

The next time you get a trophy on a smartphone app, it might not be from a game. Gamification has spread into all kinds of online areas.

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