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Health news • Jul 31

Legionnaires’ Outbreak on Upper East Side Is Over, N.Y.C. Officials Say

The health authorities reassured New Yorkers on Friday that they could walk around Manhattan's Upper East Side without worrying about catching Legionnaires'...

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Health news • Jul 31

Source of exposure for Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City 'eliminated': Health officials

The New York City Health Department said on Friday the source of bacteria that caused a cluster of Legionnaires' disease has been "eliminated."

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Health news • Jul 31

Large-scale bat infestation reported in Aspen’s Hunter Creek Building 3

Hunter Creek Building 3 has experienced a large infestation of bats that has left a number of residents on a rabies exposure protocol.

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Health news • Jul 31

Hobbies can improve your health – here are four tips for choosing one

From sea swimming to painting, doctors are 'prescribing' hobbies – but you don't need a doctor's note to get started.

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Health news • Jul 31

The protein craze may not be for everyone

Getting more protein has been all the rage. In sedentary people, that advice could accelerate aging.

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Health news • Jul 31

New York City Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to 7 deaths is declared over

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City that led to seven deaths and 84 people hospitalized has ended, the New York City Department of Health...

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Health news • Jul 31

Nonmotor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Dr Paauw discusses nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, some of which may appear years before motor symptoms.

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Health news • Jul 31

Ozempic is giving people 'temporal hollowing.' Doctors are sounding an alarm.

You might have heard of "Ozempic face." But how about Ozempic temples? In the era of GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, plastic surgeons...

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Health news • Jul 31

Northshore teen is raising awareness after her battle with mold-related illness

New study shows mold-associated illnesses may be more common than doctors realized.

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Health news • Jul 31

NYC says UES Legionnaires’ outbreak is over, after recording 7th death

The city health department said on Friday the source of the deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side has been eliminated and those who...

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Health news • Jul 31

Study suggests eating less protein could be key to healthy aging for most adults

A new review has found that eating less protein, or less of certain amino acids that make up protein, may turn on body processes linked to healthier aging...

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Health news • Jul 31

Could eating less protein slow ageing?

Protein is everywhere, but studies – mostly in non-human animals – suggest that limiting our intake could extend our lifespan.

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Health news • Jul 31

VA announces launch of GLP-1 treatment to help veterans struggling with alcohol

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday a clinical trial involving a GLP-1 receptor to help veterans struggling with diabetes and alcoholism.

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Health news • Jul 31

Mummy DNA Shows Americas Can Thank Colonists for Smallpox

Ancient mummy DNA recovered in Chile has yielded the firmest evidence yet that European colonization brought smallpox to the Americas.

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Health news • Jul 31

VA announces launch of GLP-1 treatment to help veterans struggling with alcohol

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday a clinical trial involving a GLP-1 receptor to help veterans struggling with diabetes and alcoholism.

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Health news • Jul 31

A bitter pill: are you wasting your money on supplements?

Will collagen make you look younger? Could magnesium help you sleep better? Or are the benefits overstated? A dietitian reveals which are worth taking.

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Health news • Jul 31

One Childhood Diet Habit Was Linked to a 46% Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

People who consumed less sugar during the first 1,000 days after conception may be significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease later in life,...

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Health news • Jul 31

What Happens to Your Brain When You Don’t Sleep?

The science of the glymphatic system is still evolving, but one thing is clear: sleep matters for brain health — and we're only beginning to understand why.

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Health news • Jul 31

Experts say blood pressure guidelines are missing half the equation

A new report suggests that blood pressure may be controlled more effectively by increasing potassium while also cutting sodium. Potassium-rich foods can...

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Health news • Jul 31

In 1973, eight perfectly sane people had themselves committed to psychiatric hospitals to see if the doctors could tell, and what happened next humiliated an entire profession and changed psychiatry forever.

The paper appeared in the journal Science on 19 January 1973. It was eight pages long. Its title was “On Being Sane in Insane Places,” and its author was a...

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