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Health news • Apr 01

This One Vitamin May Help Protect Your Brain From Dementia Years Later

Vitamin D in midlife might quietly shape your brain's future—potentially lowering dementia risk years down the line.

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Health news • Apr 01

On a GLP-1? This Is the Workout Plan That Helps You Keep Muscle

You're not imagining it: GLP-1 receptor agonist medications–like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound—really are that ubiquitous. Nearly one in five American...

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Health news • Apr 01

On Thursday’s show: Coping with seasonal allergies

As temperatures rise and plants bloom, we ask Jacksonville's chief health officer about local pollen counts and how to manage seasonal symptoms.

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Health news • Apr 01

Scientists Tracked Coffee Drinkers for Dementia Risk Over 43 years. Here’s What They Found

There's long been debate as to whether coffee is good for you. But this new study suggests that caffeinated coffee, as well as caffeinated tea,...

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Health news • Apr 01

What to Eat for Better Heart Health, According to New Guidelines

The American Heart Association updates its advice for what to eat to maintain a healthy heart.

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Health news • Apr 01

5 Drinks That Can Help You Fall Asleep Faster, According to Experts

Experts share the best drinks to have before bed, from cherry juice to milk, which promote relaxation and improve sleep quality naturally.

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Health news • Apr 01

Valneva CEO on Pfizer-partnered Lyme vaccine: Why a phase 3 miss doesn’t tell the whole story

Despite a phase 3 miss and a difficult regulatory environment, Valneva and Pfizer remain hopeful about scoring an approval for their Lyme disease shot.

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Health news • Apr 01

MAP: ‘Cicada’ COVID variant detected in these states

A COVID-19 variant with a catchy nickname is causing concern, despite making up a small fraction of current cases.

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Health news • Apr 01

New Guidelines For Cholesterol Released: What To Know

For the first time since 2018, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have released updated clinical guidance on how to...

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Health news • Apr 01

Rescuer Assumes They Saved A Sick 'Opossum' — Then The Truth Surprises Them

Meet Possum: a sweet rescue animal who isn't actually an opossum at all.

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Health news • Apr 01

6 things to do now to control allergy symptoms all season long

Taking action early — even before you notice symptoms — can make it easier to manage your spring allergies.

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Health news • Apr 01

America’s Latest Unfounded Health Panic: ‘Vaccinated’ Blood Donations

New research suggests people are increasingly requesting blood donations from people not vaccinated against covid-19, despite no evidence supporting the...

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Health news • Apr 01

Keeping Your Mind Active Throughout Life May Help Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

A study published February 11, 2026, in Neurology found that people who stayed mentally active throughout life had a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and...

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Health news • Apr 01

New Study Finds Internalized Stress May Accelerate Cognitive Decline

Internalized stress may be an overlooked driver of memory decline in aging populations.

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Health news • Apr 01

Heat-activated skin patch can kill melanoma cells without surgery

Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer that is typically removed surgically. Now, researchers publishing in ACS Nano report they have developed a...

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Health news • Apr 01

A new COVID-19 variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.

The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S..

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Health news • Apr 01

Genetic overlap between several mental health disorders could help predict vulnerability

Psychiatric disorders, such as bipolar disorder (BD), major depressive disorder (MDD), schizophrenia and anxiety disorders, adversely affect the daily...

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Health news • Apr 01

‘Vaginal estrogen as a face filler? I think not’: Experts critique the new skincare trend

Doctors warn viral off-label use lacks evidence, with unknown long-term risks and possible systemic absorption.

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Health news • Apr 01

Allergy season underway: What’s causing symptoms, how to manage them

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Spring allergy season is underway, and experts say symptoms are expected to worsen in the coming weeks as pollen levels continue to...

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Health news • Apr 01

A word from Editor Moonshark about Artemis II

A brief humorous missive from Ars Technica's very own Carcharodon lunaris editor about today's Artemis II launch.

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