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Health news • Apr 29

Mapping the Brain’s Hidden Hub for Creative Thought

Summary: What makes a brain creative? For years, neuroscientists have pointed to a “dynamic cooperation” between two opposing systems: the Default Mode...

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Health news • Apr 29

What we learned from South Carolina’s measles outbreak

The recent measles outbreak in South Carolina sickened nearly 1000 people before public health officials got it under control. Vaccination can effectively...

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Health news • Apr 29

Early data links Wegovy to risk of 'eye stroke' — here's what to know

A rare form of vision loss has been linked to certain GLP-1s, but more so to Wegovy than to any other weight-loss drug in this class. Should you worry?

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Health news • Apr 29

'We can no longer ignore diseases in the deep human past': Malaria influenced early humans' migrations across Africa, study suggests

Prehistoric humans in Africa may have avoided areas infested with malaria-spreading mosquitoes, a new study suggests.

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Health news • Apr 29

Stressed and Tired? These 3 Types of Movement Can Boost Energy and Mood

This one-month workout plan includes cardio, strength and recovery to boost mood and energyh and combat stress.

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Health news • Apr 29

7 Supplement Combinations You Should Avoid, According to Doctors

Popular vitamins and minerals don't always mix, especially at the high doses found in supplements. Doctors reveal which supplement combinations to avoid and...

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Health news • Apr 29

Fish oil supplements: Could they sometimes harm the brain?

Some fish oil supplements may disrupt brain healing in people who have experienced repeated mild traumatic brain injuries, a new study suggets.

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Health news • Apr 29

Fish oil supplements linked to slower brain repair in some patients, study finds

Fish oil containing EPA omega-3 fatty acids may make the brain more vulnerable after repeated mild head injuries, according to a new study from the Medical...

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Health news • Apr 29

Tuberculosis exposure confirmed at Justin Garza High School in Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Health officials have confirmed a tuberculosis exposure at Justin Garza High School in Fresno County.

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Health news • Apr 29

Popular Supplement May Have an Unexpected Downside, Study Finds

Fish oil supplements have long been linked with a variety of brain benefits, but new research suggests that one of the omega-3 fatty acids these supplements...

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Health news • Apr 29

Could At-Home Brain Stimulation Reduce Psychiatry’s Reliance on S.S.R.I.s?

A headset recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration uses a weak electric current to shock the brain. Some researchers hope it could challenge...

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Health news • Apr 29

Mayo Clinic announces breakthrough in early cancer detection

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Minnesota's world-renowned Mayo Clinic continues to live up to its reputation for achieving medical miracles, announcing Wednesday it has...

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Health news • Apr 29

Cause of falling fertility rates isn’t biological | Letter

Letters: Peter Foreshaw Brookes says economic conditions and smartphone usage (and its effects on coupling) are more likely causes.

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Health news • Apr 29

Guest column | These tests claim to tell your ‘biological age.’ Why the science isn’t there yet.

Tests promising to reveal your “biological age” are booming. But scientists say the results vary widely — and aren't reliable enough to guide health...

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Health news • Apr 29

Multiple Guests At Las Vegas Strip Hotel Diagnosed With Deadly Lung Disease

Two guests who stayed at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel and casino have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, according to the Southern Nevada Health...

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Health news • Apr 29

Scientists can't believe it: an experimental drug helped mice with advanced Alzheimer's disease regain their memory and ability to learn by restoring a key energy molecule in the brain

An experimental drug has restored memory and learning in mice that were already showing severe signs of Alzheimer's disease.

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Health news • Apr 29

14 Easy High-Protein Breakfast Recipes for Better Blood Sugar

Eating for better blood sugar is easy with these diabetes-friendly breakfast recipes. Ready in just 15 minutes or less, these smoothies, breakfast bowls,...

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Health news • Apr 29

Say Goodbye to Nanoplastics Slipping Through Filters, This Tree’s Seeds Clean Water in Minutes

Seeds could hold the key to a problem modern science still struggles to control. Nanoplastics are everywhere, yet one natural process is showing unexpected...

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Health news • Apr 29

CDC Announces Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Chicken in 13 States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a multi-state Salmonella outbreak that's linked to backyard poultry,...

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Health news • Apr 29

‘Longevity drug’ rapamycin may have a surprising impact on exercise

Researchers anticipated rapamycin would enhance the effects of working out, while also initiating health improvements of its own, but that wasn't the case.

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