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Health news • Apr 26

South Carolina’s 200-day measles outbreak is over. What it cost.

At 997 cases, South Carolina's measles outbreak was the worst the country has seen in one place for decades. While many were sick, here is a look at the...

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Health news • Apr 26

Getting breathless after a short walk? Why more young adults are facing this silent warning sign

There was a time when getting breathless after a short walk was seen in older adults or those with known illness. That picture is changing.

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Health news • Apr 26

Woman, 22, Began Vaping as a Teenager. Now She's Given 18 Months to Live After a Cancer Diagnosis

Kayley Boda began vaping at 15 and was diagnosed with stage three lung cancer at 21. Doctors initially believed cancer was unlikely due to her age,...

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Health news • Apr 26

Apollo neurologist reveals how sleep pattern predicts brain health 10-20 years later, explains nuances of napping | Health

Quality sleep is one of the prerequisites for good health. According to Dr Sudhir Kumar, MD, DM, a neurologist at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad,...

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Health news • Apr 26

Fat jabs for all will herald an epidemic of smugness

When a larger share of the ordinary masses can enjoy slimline lifestyles, expect new frontiers of peacocking.

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Health news • Apr 26

Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds

Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated...

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Health news • Apr 26

Penile cancer warning

Penile cancer, a rare but serious disease often linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV), is leaving some Jamaican men facing devastating consequences,...

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Health news • Apr 26

We Asked Gastroenterologists If Taking Probiotics During Antibiotics Really Helps—Here’s What They Said

Gastroenterologists share how antibiotics affect the gut microbiome, whether probiotics help and how to support gut health during treatment.

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Health news • Apr 26

College Student Dies Hours After First Showing Symptoms of Highly Contagious Deadly Disease Often Mistaken for the Flu

Alexander 'Zander' Philogene died after contracting the disease following a trip to Portugal.

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Health news • Apr 26

Is Sleeping on Your Left Side Bad for Your Heart? A Doctor Shares the Truth

When your head hits the pillow, you may be wondering about another part of your body: your ticker. Is sleeping in a certain position, like on your left side...

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Health news • Apr 26

Simple Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Brain Scans Show Signs

Mass General Brigham researchers used long-term data and a blood test for the biomarker pTau217 to identify the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease in...

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Health news • Apr 26

Experts say this is the best fruit to eat for a healthier liver

On top of flavonoids, apples contain special special compounds that appear to lend a helping hand to the liver.

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Health news • Apr 26

How you position your arm can alter blood pressure readings, according to scientists at Johns Hopkins

A Johns Hopkins study reveals slight arm-position changes during blood pressure tests can falsely elevate readings.

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Health news • Apr 26

A New Study Finds Leadership Often Attracts ‘Dark’ Personality Traits

Researchers examined how traits like narcissism and Machiavellianism influence who seeks power—and how they lead.

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Health news • Apr 25

In a Canadian first, a Toronto man’s HIV is in sustained remission. Here’s how scientists achieved it

Cancer patient's bone marrow was replaced with donor cells that have a rare natural resistance to HIV.

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Health news • Apr 25

Breast cancer tumor vaccine being studied at Stony Brook Medicine

Stony Brook Cancer Center is one of 160 sites worldwide participating in the FLAMINGO-01 Phase III clinical trial.

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Health news • Apr 25

Rabid bat removed from N.J. resident’s attic, exposed cats to be quarantined

A bat found in a Camden County resident's attic has tested positive for rabies, health officials said. On April 18, residents of a home in Haddonfield...

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Health news • Apr 25

Eugene Braunwald, Whose Research Reshaped Cardiology, Dies at 96

Eugene Braunwald, a groundbreaking cardiologist whose research helped transform heart disease from a near-certain killer into a condition often manageable...

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Health news • Apr 25

Scientists Reveal The Optimal Amount of Sleep to Lower Dementia Risk

A lack of good quality sleep has long been linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, but new research goes further – giving us an optimal amount...

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Health news • Apr 25

Why UW Medicine is Rethinking Tirzepatide and Muscle Loss

UW Medicine research reveals that Tirzepatide for weight loss may improve muscle efficiency despite a reduction in mass. Learn the new Seattle health...

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