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Health news • Apr 02

A Doctor Says These Subtle Symptoms May Signal a Serious Health Condition

If you have a bunch of ordinary-seeming symptoms that come and go, like acid reflux, shortness of breath, or a cough that just won't quit, they may just be...

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Health news • Apr 02

CDC temporarily halts testing for several infectious diseases amid staffing shortages

The US federal agency responsible for monitoring diseases has temporarily halted certain diagnostic testing, including those for rabies, human herpesvirus...

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Health news • Apr 02

Ancient children's teeth reveal a syphilis-like disease was spreading in Vietnam 4,000 years ago

Remains from three Stone Age children in Vietnam may challenge long-standing ideas about the origin of syphilis, scientists say.

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Health news • Apr 02

Ramsey County confirms first mumps case in 5 years

RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. — Ramsey County is reporting its first case of mumps in about five years, according to county officials. Ramsey County confirmed its...

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Health news • Apr 02

Brain Circuit That "Invents" Chronic Pain Identified

Is chronic pain a separate brain function? A new study maps the neurological loop between the spinal cord and cortex that drives persistent pain.

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Health news • Apr 02

The 7 Best High-Protein Snacks for People with Diabetes, According to a Dietitian

If you have diabetes, you might be unsure of what makes a diabetes-friendly snack. Here are 7 best high-protein snacks to balance your blood sugar.

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Health news • Apr 02

Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths

Congo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2200 deaths.

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Health news • Apr 02

CDC pauses diagnostic testing for rabies, other infectious diseases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has paused its diagnostic testing for a host of infectious diseases, including rabies.

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Health news • Apr 02

Steven J. Schwen

Steven John Schwen, 75, passed away on March 31, 2026 in Zumbro Falls, Minnesota in the loving care of his family. He was born on May 7th,...

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Health news • Apr 02

Eastern Utah measles infections double within a week, health officials say

Health officials have confirmed a doubling of measles cases in Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties in the past week.

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Health news • Apr 02

Antibiotics Turned This Woman’s Limbs Into an Unsettling Horrorshow

A woman's skin care treatment inadvertently turned into its own nightmare. A recent case report describes how she developed a rare reaction to an antibiotic...

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Health news • Apr 02

Mpox, Rabies Diagnostic Testing Paused by CDC Amid Downsizing

The CDC announced on April 1 that they would be downsizing their operations, leading to the pause of diagnostic testing for mpox, rabies, and more than 2...

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Health news • Apr 02

Scientists Find Eating This Popular Food Increases Heart Disease Risk By 67%

Scientists examined the health data of a large sample of adults who ate ultra-processed foods and linked a number of servings to a 67% increased chance of...

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Health news • Apr 02

IBD: Vitamin D may stop immune system from attacking gut bacteria

A new study suggests that vitamin D may help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by promoting a more balanced, protective immune response to the...

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Health news • Apr 02

2026 Dyslipidemia Guidelines: Earlier Screening and What's Coming Next

Joseph Saseen, PharmD, addresses statin intolerance and misinformation and provides a look at aggressive new LDL targets and emerging therapies not yet...

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Health news • Apr 02

Heart Disease Care Starting to Shift as Lp(a) Testing Recommended for All Adults

Doctors and researchers discussed new broader testing guidelines and changing treatment practices for those with high Lp(a) at ACC's annual meeting.

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Health news • Apr 02

CDC pauses testing for rabies and other serious infectious diseases

The CDC has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases.

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Health news • Apr 02

CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing

The federal government's disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases.

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Health news • Apr 02

Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Are Creating a Hidden Environmental Disaster

Ozempic and similar peptide-based drugs generate millions of pounds of hazardous waste each year. A new water-based approach is now being developed to...

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Health news • Apr 02

Mentally Active vs Passive Sitting May Lower Dementia Risk

Replacing mentally passive behaviors with mentally active ones while sedentary is associated with lower dementia risk in middle-aged and older adults,...

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