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Health news • Mar 25

Kent meningitis outbreak: the latest on the bacterial strain at its centre

A meningitis outbreak in Kent linked to a genetically unusual strain has raised urgent questions about why it is spreading among young people.

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Health news • Mar 25

How a Doctor Monitors Herself for Endometriosis and the No. 1 Symptom

A gynecologic surgery specialist shares endometriosis symptoms she monitors in herself including period pain, bowel and bladder problems and infertility.

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Health news • Mar 25

NHS hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak

Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.

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Health news • Mar 24

‘It wasn’t in my head’: Wilmington woman’s endometriosis diagnosis took years of doctor visits

Endometriosis is a painful and often misunderstood condition that can disrupt daily life, mental health, and fertility. Yet it frequently takes years for...

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Health news • Mar 24

A new COVID variant is showing up in California — here’s what to know

A new COVID variant with possible immune escape has been detected in California wastewater. Here's what experts say about BA.3.2 and current risk levels.

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Health news • Mar 24

Opinion | Cholesterol guidelines got an overhaul. Here’s what you should know.

Here are the key takeaways for patients and clinicians to improve cardiovascular health.

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Health news • Mar 24

GLP-1 Therapies: Evaluating Risks and Rewards Across Conditions

GLP-1 drugs offer major health benefits but come with risks to consider. Explore the balance between efficacy, safety, and expanding use.

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Health news • Mar 24

Drug combo is the first to prolong ketamine’s antisuicide effects

In a new placebo-controlled clinical trial, Stanford Medicine researchers found that low-dose buprenorphine could extend ketamine's temporary antisuicide...

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Health news • Mar 23

New COVID variant with immune escape potential confirmed in US, 22 other countries

The highly mutated SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 variant, which has been reported by at least 23 countries as of February 11, has been detected in nasal swabs collected...

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Health news • Mar 22

Welcome to allergy season. Here’s how to protect yourself

Allergy season is upon us, bringing with it runny noses, itchy eyes and sneezing. Climate change is leading to longer and more intense allergy seasons.

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Health news • Mar 20

Psychology says people who stay fit after 60 without formal exercise aren’t lucky – they practice 10 daily habits that turn their entire life into low-grade movement their body interprets as purpose, not obligation

They don't rely on strict workouts or motivation—they've built a lifestyle where movement is woven into everything they do, almost without thinking.

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Health news • Mar 20

Oregon health officials warn of 2 new measles exposure sites, both in Salem

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon health officials said two more measles exposure spots have appeared, this time in Salem. There has been a total of nine reported cases...

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Health news • Mar 20

Salem medical office, waiting room identified as measles exposure sites

SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - A medical office and an emergency department waiting room in Salem were identified as measles exposure sites on Thursday.

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Health news • Mar 19

Early Detection and Surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.3.2 — Worldwide, November 2024–February 2026

Mila Shakya, DPhil1,2; Kevin C. Ma, PhD1; Laura J. Hughes, PhD1; Casey Smith, MS1; Lydia J. Atherton, DVM, PhD1; Alexandria B. Boehm, PhD3; Peter W. Cook,...

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Health news • Mar 13

Should You Take Creatine? | Health Matters | NYP

Creatine supplements have long been used by bodybuilders and elite athletes to enhance muscle mass and improve athletic performance.

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Health news • Mar 12

High-fat diets cause gut bacteria to enter brain, Emory study finds | Emory University | Atlanta GA

With more than 100 million neurons in the digestive tract, the gut is commonly known as the “second brain” in numerous cultures, including ancient Greece,...

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