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Health news • Jun 30

Pens to pills: what oral GLP-1s change at the bench

The modern GLP-1 era effectively began with semaglutide's 2017 approval as Ozempic. While the field had evolved considerably since the FDA approval of the...

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Health news • Jun 29

A New Way to Lower High Cholesterol Levels is Found

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death worldwide, and high cholesterol is a major driver of that problem. Researchers have revealed a previously...

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Health news • Jun 29

Cache County bat tests positive for rabies

LOGAN — A bat collected in Cache Valley has tested positive for rabies, prompting local health officials to warn residents about the risks of potential...

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Health news • Jun 29

West Nile virus detected in Davis County mosquitoes

The West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Davis County.

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Health news • Jun 29

JMU nursing professor offers insight on what to know before taking GLP-1 medications

GLP-1 medications have become one of the biggest topics in weight loss. But with more people turning to these drugs to help lose a few pounds,...

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Health news • Jun 29

Fish oil supplements no match for Alzheimer's risk, new study finds

A new study from the Keck School of Medicine at USC found a revelation regarding fish oil supplements. Here's the researchers' findings.

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Health news • Jun 29

Too much screentime for young kids will harm their ability to properly learn later, study reveals

Step away from the screens, little ones. Regardless of age, too much screen time is detrimental to one's health. Excessive staring at screens can cause eye...

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Health news • Jun 29

Cases of rare but dangerous Powassan tick virus rising in US

A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan is appearing more often across the United States, and experts say warmer weather may be helping it...

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Health news • Jun 29

Ebola outbreak spreads to 4th province in DR Congo

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has spread to a fourth province, according to media reports.

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Health news • Jun 29

Propranolol doesn't kill public speaking dread — it just stops your body from becoming a shaky mess

Propranolol doesn't eliminate mental dread before a talk. It stops your body from dumping adrenaline, steadies your voice, and lets your mind follow.

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Health news • Jun 29

USC scientists just unlocked an endless supply of cancer-fighting immune cells

A new stem-cell-inspired technique allows scientists to grow vast numbers of immune-cell progenitors that can be engineered to hunt cancer and strengthen...

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Health news • Jun 29

A Yale study found that how you think about getting older may add 7.5 years to your life, more than exercise and more than not smoking

Most people carry an unexamined expectation about ageing. It runs roughly as follows: getting older means getting worse — slower, less capable,...

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Health news • Jun 29

Dermatologists Reveal the Most Overlooked Early Sign of Skin Cancer You Shouldn't Ignore

Every year, approximately 3.3 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer. Here's the good news: there are easy ways to reduce your risk,...

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Health news • Jun 29

Rare tick-borne virus turns deadly fast as US cases reach record high, experts warn

Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness transmitted by deer ticks and woodchuck ticks, reached a record 76 U.S. cases in 2025. No vaccine exists for the...

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Health news • Jun 29

Vaccinated Hartford County Adult Tests Positive For Measles In CT's Second Case Of 2026

A vaccinated Hartford County adult has tested positive for measles, marking Connecticut's second confirmed case of the virus this year.

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Health news • Jun 29

2024 Listeria outbreak that killed 3 traced to pasteurized plant-based milk

A 2024 listeriosis outbreak in Canada that sickened at least 20 people and killed three has been traced to contaminated plant-based milk products,...

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Health news • Jun 29

GLP-1 drugs linked to low blood pressure risk, Northwestern study finds

(NewsNation) — A study presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting links GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, to an increased risk of low blood...

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Health news • Jun 29

6-year-old girl bitten by rabid bat in Wisconsin, family says

A 6-year-old girl was bitten by a rabid bat in Tigerton, Wisconsin, her family says.

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Health news • Jun 29

Study finds new lymphatic networks in the spine, signaling a deeper connection to whole-body health

A 2026 study found lymphatic vessels running through the spine. Here's what that means for fatigue, brain fog and daily health.

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Health news • Jun 29

Think Omega-3 Supplements Can Boost Your Memory? A New Study Suggests Otherwise

A recent study found that omega-3 supplements failed to improve cognition or brain health in participants.

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