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Health news • May 06

Common knee surgery found ineffective, may make things worse

A major 10-year clinical trial is turning one of the world's most common knee surgeries on its head. Researchers found that trimming a damaged meniscus—a...

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Health news • May 06

Health officials warn NYC Italian eatery patrons of possible exposure to measles by infected diner

An unvaccinated individual visited Norma's Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on April 25, according to the restaurant.

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Health news • May 06

What is the hantavirus? And how prevalent is it in Minnesota?

A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes. Sailing near Africa's Atlantic Coast is a cruise...

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Health news • May 06

Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands

Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.

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Health news • May 06

FDA halts publication of studies on covid, shingles vaccines

News of the studies being pulled comes weeks after the CDC decided it wouldn't publish a report showing last winter's covid vaccine cut the likelihood of...

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Health news • May 06

HT Health Talk: Is there minimum and maximum age for Ozempic? Bengaluru doctor answers 10 FAQs about weight loss drugs | Health

HT Health Talk: GLP-1 drugs are revolutionary, but require nutritional monitoring and strength training to remain safe and effective, per a doctor.

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Health news • May 06

Eggs against Alzheimer’s: Study reveals how many eggs a week can boost your memory

Wellness News: In today's world, that's as fast-paced as it has become, dealing with the idea of memory loss and aging is something that still manages to...

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Health news • May 06

Influencers onboard hantavirus hit cruise reveal moment they realised the situation was 'much worse' than they thought

It was meant to be the journey of a lifetime for Boston travel influencer Jake Rosmarin, crossing the south Atlantic Ocean on the MV Hondius, but the trip...

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Health news • May 06

Manhattan restaurant-goer infected with measles, NYC Dept. of Health says

The infected person visited Norma Gastronomia Siciliana, an Italian restaurant on Ninth Ave. in Hell's Kitchen, nearly two weeks ago, NYC Department of...

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Health news • May 06

Single dose of magic mushroom psychedelic can cause anatomical brain changes, study finds

Participants took 25mg of psilocybin, reporting deeper psychological insight and better wellbeing a month later.

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Health news • May 05

How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified

A deadly outbreak of the rare hantavirus unfolded over the course of weeks on a cruise ship that sailed from Argentina toward Antarctica and then across the...

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Health news • May 05

FDA withdraws publication of COVID, shingles vaccine research findings

The Food and Drug Administration withdrew the publication of studies that tracked the safety of the COVID-19 and shingles vaccines, an official told ABC...

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Health news • May 05

Can hantavirus spread between humans? What to know as WHO investigates ship outbreak

Three people are dead and nearly 150 remained quarantined Tuesday on a cruise ship off the coast of West Africa, as the World Health Organization...

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Health news • May 05

Rabid beaver attacks 8-year-old boy, other park guests at New Jersey lake

A beaver that attacked multiple people, including at least one child, at a lake in New Jersey has tested positive for rabies, according to town officials.

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Health news • May 05

US FDA blocked publication of COVID, shingles vaccine safety studies

Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration blocked the ​publication of several studies supporting the safety of widely used ‌vaccines against...

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Health news • May 05

These Hobbies Could Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk, New Study Suggests

Stimulating hobbies like exercise, socializing and reading may help lower Alzheimer's risk, according to a new study on midlife brain health.

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Health news • May 05

FDA blocked studies finding Covid and shingles vaccines safe, HHS official says

Serious side-effects from vaccines were rare, scientists found in studies funded by US taxpayer money.

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Health news • May 05

Young unvaccinated child infected with measles in Nassau County; first case in county since 2024

Health officials in Nassau County have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child under the age of 5.

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Health news • May 05

Medical Oddities: Brain Health, Sunny-Side Up

Breakfast, bacteria, and brain wiring—small things show big implications this week.

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Health news • May 05

Cruise ship with hantavirus may have seen a rare occurrence: humans infecting humans

Hantavirus is typically spread through contact with rodent feces, urine or saliva. But cases on the MV Hondius cruise ship point to an unusual means of...

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