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Health news • Mar 27

Vitamin D Shows Promise in Resetting Immune System in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

New research suggests that vitamin D supplements can reshape how the immune system responds to gut bacteria in patients with inflammatory bowel disease,...

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Health news • Mar 27

Multnomah County identifies measles case in connection to Gresham exposure site

An individual exposed to measles at a Portland-area grocer has since tested positive for the virus, officials have reported. On Thursday, the Multnomah...

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Health news • Mar 27

Excessive smartphone habits tied to emotional dysregulation in the brain

Young adults who struggle to manage their smartphone habits display altered brain connectivity patterns related to emotional processing and self-control.

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Health news • Mar 26

Too many meds in old age? Cutting back could be safe

India News: NEW DELHI: For many elderly people, a typical day begins with a handful of pills - for blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and heart disease.

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Health news • Mar 26

Multnomah County’s first measles case of the year tied to grocery store exposure

Health officials say they believe the case is part of an outbreak involving three or more linked cases.

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Health news • Mar 26

Researchers Say This One Daily Supplement Could Slow the Aging Process

A new study has found that taking a certain supplement could help slow down the aging process. Here's everything you need to know.

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Health news • Mar 26

They Went on Ozempic—and Gave Up on Life

Weight-loss drugs kill your desire to eat—but can they also stop you from wanting to do anything at all?

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Health news • Mar 26

Vitamin D supplements may shift immune responses to gut bacteria in IBD

Vitamin D supplementation may help shape how the immune system responds to gut bacteria in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a Mayo...

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Health news • Mar 26

All Eyes On Women’s Health For EndoMarch

Specialists put the focus on endometriosis and pelvic pain this week for EndoMarch, an awareness campaign bringing attention to the often-overlooked...

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Health news • Mar 26

Scientists discover unexpected side effect of masturbating regularly

Researchers may have uncovered an unexpected side effect of regular self-pleasure, and it's good news for those who care about their sperm health.

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Health news • Mar 26

The very, very boring habit that’s key to losing more weight: study

Variety may be the spice of life, but consistency is key. Especially when it comes to weight loss. While nutrition experts have long praised a diverse diet,...

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Health news • Mar 26

The cocaine comeback, explained

America's drug treatment and overdose prevention programs must evolve as drug use does. But there are steps you can take to prevent cocaine or meth...

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Health news • Mar 26

Is Eating An Apple A Day Actually Healthy? A Dietitian Weighs In

A nutritionist explains whether eating an apple every day is healthy, including the benefits, possible downsides, and why washing them matters.

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Health news • Mar 26

A New, Highly Mutated COVID Variant Called 'Cicada' Is Spreading in the US. Know These Symptoms

BA.3.2, aka "cicada," is a highly mutated new COVID variant detected in the U.S.. Here's where it's spreading and what to know about symptoms and vaccines.

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Health news • Mar 26

Study challenges ‘5-second rule’ for dropped surgical implants

In kitchens, the “five-second rule” offers a small, comforting fiction—that what falls and is retrieved quickly can be salvaged germ-free.

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Health news • Mar 26

7-Day Healthy Aging Meal Plan for Women over 50, Created by a Dietitian

A simple 7-day meal plan for women over 50, full of protein, fiber, calcium and vitamin D to support healthy aging.

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Health news • Mar 26

Experts Say This Is the Number-1 Natural Sweetener to Use to Avoid Blood Sugar Spikes

A dietitian and doctor share the number-one sweetener they say won't spike blood sugar. Here, find out what to add to your routine for better levels.

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Health news • Mar 26

New COVID variant 2026: What to know about BA.3.2 in Michigan

Health officials are monitoring BA.3.2 through wastewater samples, though the variant poses low additional public health risk despite its potential for...

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Health news • Mar 26

Hays County wells run drier as aquifers fall to their lowest levels in more than 20 years

Well pumps throughout Hays County are being lowered deeper and deeper to reach depreciating water levels in aquifers.

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Health news • Mar 26

What Taking Vitamin D3 Can Do for Your Body

Vitamin D3 from sunlight and food helps in calcium absorption and muscle strength. It could decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and depression.

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