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Health news • Mar 27

Frequent ejaculation has unexpected side effect of body, Oxford University scientists find

A new study from researchers at Oxford University has found that ejaculating more often than not can be a positive, contrary to popular belief.

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Health news • Mar 27

Multnomah County measles case highlights need for ‘protecting yourself,’ officials say

There is a confirmed case of measles in Multnomah County. The county said the person is cooperating with health officials and is nearly healed,...

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Health news • Mar 27

Spring allergy season underway in Central Virginia

Flowers are in bloom and so are spring allergies across Central Virginia.

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Health news • Mar 27

Parkinson's Link to Gut Bacteria Hints at Unexpectedly Simple Treatment

Scientists have suspected for some time that the link between our gut and brain plays a role in the onset of Parkinson's disease.

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Health news • Mar 27

She Simply Rinsed Her Sinuses with Tap Water in Her RV—Then a Rare, Deadly “Brain-Eating” Amoeba Killed Her

A quiet routine turned catastrophic when a 71-year-old woman in Texas rinsed her sinuses with tap water from her motorhome. Within days, she developed...

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Health news • Mar 27

What to know about the highly mutated new COVID strain found in Mass. wastewater

A heavily mutated new COVID-19 variant that's picking up steam around the world has officially landed in Massachusetts, according to the Centers for Disease...

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Health news • Mar 27

What is the 'Cicada' COVID variant? What to know in California

A new COVID-19 variant, nicknamed "Cicada,"has been detected in California. Health officials say it's highly mutated but not severe.

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Health news • Mar 27

Allergy season in Colorado off to an early start; health expert offers tips on how to manage them

A record warm winter, combined with dry conditions across Colorado, has created the perfect conditions for allergy season to start early.

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Health news • Mar 27

'Cicada' COVID variant found in 25 US states. See map.

A "highly mutated" strain of COVID-19 that previously stayed "underground" has been found in 25 US states and 23 countries so far.

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Health news • Mar 27

What you should know about the new COVID-19 ‘Cicada’ variant

A new Covid-19 variant that some have dubbed the “Cicada” variant is quietly spreading across the globe, carrying an unusually high number of mutations that...

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Health news • Mar 27

Endometriosis Patients Face Years-Long Diagnosis Delays as Healthcare System Tries to Bridge the Wait for Care

New data reveals an average wait of nearly 11 years for diagnosis.

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Health news • Mar 27

Talking About Endometriosis Is the Best Way I've Found to Cope With It

Entrepreneur and activist Chelsea Leyland lived in pain for years before her endometriosis diagnosis. Here's how she found healing through community.

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Health news • Mar 27

A single workout can rewire your brain’s memory circuits

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even a single workout can...

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Health news • Mar 27

Weight Loss: Eating Repeat Meals May Lead to Greater Weight Loss

A recent study has found that eating the same "go-to" meals each day may help people lose more weight. The findings suggest that consistent calorie intake...

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Health news • Mar 27

1 in 10: Endometriosis Explained | Part III now streaming on NCM +

PORTLAND, Maine — For the third and final episode of 1 in 10: Endometriosis Explained, I sat down with Endometriosis Foundation of America ambassador and...

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Health news • Mar 27

Mom Thought Her Symptoms Were Menopause — Then She Was Diagnosed with Rectal Cancer at 42

Shannon Ivey experienced symptoms like weight loss and gut issues before being diagnosed with rectal cancer. Ivey, a single mom, detailed her journey in her...

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Health news • Mar 27

7-Day High-Protein Vegetarian Meal Plan for More Energy, Created by a Dietitian

Full of vegetarian proteins, this dietitian-created meal plan offers 80+ grams of protein and 30+ grams of fiber per day.

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Health news • Mar 27

American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association Update Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidemia

These guidelines serve as a comprehensive guideline that prioritizes earlier intervention through lifestyle optimization and lower treatment targets for...

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Health news • Mar 27

A Doctor Claimed He Knew Why I Got Cancer. When He Told Me, I Was Horrified And Embarrassed.

As a cancer survivor, watching Netflix's new show “Apple Cider Vinegar” felt like a gut punch. The show captures the exhaustion and desperation many cancer...

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Health news • Mar 27

Psychology researchers identify a key emotional pattern among procrastinators

Researchers have found that chronic procrastinators value their targets just as much as anyone else. However, imagining the path to success triggers a...

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