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Health news • Apr 29

This Chewing Gum Could Help Fight Cancer—And It’s Headed to Trials Soon

Scientists have created a special gum that could fight and prevent HNSCC cancer. Here's how it works.

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Health news • Apr 29

Golden Retriever Puppy Relaxes as Little Girl Gives Him Gentle Pets

Watch a Golden Retriever puppy relax beside a little girl as they share quiet cuddles in a clip that's winning hearts online.

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Health news • Apr 29

What really happened after Trump slashed HIV funding

The administration just released its first official data since the foreign aid freeze, and it looks better than many feared, but is worse than it looks.

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Health news • Apr 29

Scientists Reveal Exactly How Many Cups of Coffee a Day Are Needed to Reduce Stress and Depression

A major new study has finally settled the debate, and the daily amount of coffee linked to lower stress and mood disorders is simpler than anyone expected.

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Health news • Apr 29

5 Reasons Why Summer Is the Worst Season of the Year

Summer kind of sucks, and I have the science to prove it.

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Health news • Apr 29

Wisconsin could be in for ‘a big year’ for Lyme disease as tick bites soar

Some Wisconsin health professionals are bracing for a bad year for Lyme disease, as tick activity is already higher in April than it was the same time last...

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Health news • Apr 29

Mayo Clinic AI helps specialists detect pancreatic cancer up to 3 years before diagnosis in landmark validation study

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A Mayo Clinic-developed artificial intelligence (AI) model can help specialists detect pancreatic cancer on routine abdominal CT scans up...

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Health news • Apr 29

Diagnostic dilemma: Rectal exam stabilized man's irregular heartbeat

A man's sudden heart issue went away without the standard course of treatment.

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Health news • Apr 29

Divorce advice: I read my ex-husband's obituary. He told a huge lie—involving me.

Dear Prudence is Slate's advice column. For this edition, Nadira Goffe, a Slate culture writer, will be filling in as Prudie. Submit questions here.

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Health news • Apr 29

Stomach bug virus resurging in New Jersey, Northeast U.S.

Wastewater data indicates a resurgence of rotavirus in parts of New Jersey.

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Health news • Apr 29

The simple health habits of top longevity doctors and scientists, who follow the science not trends

Top longevity doctors, scientists, and investors share the simple, evidence-backed habits they use to stay healthy — from sleep and diet to exercise.

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Health news • Apr 29

Emergency room visits for tick bites hit highest level in a decade

Emergency department visits for tick bites are at the highest levels seen in nearly a decade, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says,...

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Health news • Apr 29

Alisia Q. Koecher Obituary April 29, 2026

Alisia Q. Koecher, age 62, of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

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Health news • Apr 29

Cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic syndrome: a comprehensive review of pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) syndrome is a multisystem condition integrating metabolic dysfunction, chronic kidney disease (CKD),...

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Health news • Apr 29

Stress from racism may help explain why black women more likely to die in childbirth, study finds

Exclusive: Cambridge research finds socioenvironmental stressors may influence body's ability to function healthily in pregnancy.

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Health news • Apr 29

Public warned after bat tests positive for rabies in southern Utah

ST. GEORGE — A bat recently found in Washington County has tested positive for rabies, the Southwest Utah Public Health Department announced Monday.

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Health news • Apr 29

Study finds that people who took GLP-1 drugs regain about 10 kg within 18 months of stopping | Health

Researchers have found that people who take GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, which gained popularity for aiding weight loss, regain the kilos they...

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Health news • Apr 29

Sleepless Americans Are Relying on Medicine and Pot to Doze Off

Nearly 13% of US adults are relying on medication, supplements or marijuana to help them sleep, a new federal study found, underscoring the potential need...

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Health news • Apr 29

Doctors And Medical Experts Reveal The Most Terrifying Illnesses They’ve Ever Encountered (20 Answers)

For many of us, even a simple cough can spiral into something unsettling. You start off thinking it's nothing, and the next moment, your mind is racing...

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Health news • Apr 29

AI Spots Pancreatic Cancer Years Before It Shows Up, Study Finds

An artificial intelligence system can spot pancreatic cancer long before it shows up on scans, raising the prospect of catching one of the deadliest tumors...

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