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Health news • Apr 23

Common kitchen waste product makes plants grow taller and stronger, outperforming most fertilizers

According to scientists, banana peel-based fertilizer outperforms chemical products and produces taller, healthier plants and crops.

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Health news • Apr 23

In Memoriam: Eugene Braunwald, MD, MACC

Eugene Braunwald, MD, MACC, passed away April 22, 2026, at the age of 96. Braunwald, a long-time member of the ACC and scholar, leader and mentor has often...

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Health news • Apr 23

CDC Data Show Weekly ER Visits for Tick Bites Higher than Usual

Visits to emergency rooms for tick bites are higher than normal in many parts of the country right now, according to CDC's Tick Bite Tracker.

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Health news • Apr 23

Why these treatments for one of the deadliest cancers are stirring such hope

Pancreatic cancer has stymied treatment advances for decades. Data from new clinical trials shows promise.

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Health news • Apr 23

Eugene Braunwald, ‘Icon’ of Modern Cardiology, Dies at 96

With a career in medicine spanning eight decades, Braunwald will be remembered for his impact on every corner of the field. Author profile picture...

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Health news • Apr 23

Your Late Night Snacking Isn’t Doing Your Gut Any Favors, Study Finds

Here comes science to ruin another of life's simple, if guilty, pleasures. Research out today suggests that eating late at night can further worsen our gut...

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Health news • Apr 23

American Heart Association honors legacy of pioneering cardiologist

Dallas, April 23, 2026 — The American Heart Association mourns the passing of the legendary cardiologist Eugene Braunwald, M.D., widely recognized as one of...

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Health news • Apr 23

NJ health officials warn Newark Airport travelers of possible measles exposure in Terminal B

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- New Jersey health officials are warning travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport that they may have been exposed to...

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Health news • Apr 23

Where People Got Sick: Salmonella Outbreak, April 2026

Map showing where the 34 people in this Salmonella outbreak lived.

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Health news • Apr 23

Dopamine Depletion: The Hidden Driver of Alzheimer’s Memory Loss

Researchers discovered that an 80% drop in dopamine causes Alzheimer's memory loss. Restoring dopamine with Levodopa rescued memory in a landmark study.

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Health news • Apr 23

Can eating local honey really help with seasonal allergies? We asked experts

Honey has not been scientifically proven to treat seasonal allergies, according to allergists. But it can soothe a sore throat or cough.

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Health news • Apr 23

Finland replaced artificial playground surfaces with natural elements like mud and soil — and the results surprised even researchers

The goal was to increase children's exposure to environmental microbes through everyday play.

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Health news • Apr 23

Doctors warn of increasing colon cancer cases in people under 50

Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with board-certified medical oncologist Dr. Avishek Kumar to discuss the rise of...

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Health news • Apr 23

Emotional Touch Leaves a Permanent Mark on the Mind

Why do we remember a hug forever? A new neurobiological model explains how "affective tactile memory" stores emotional touch deep in our brain and body.

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Health news • Apr 23

Why groups slowly stop working well together, even when conditions are good

Humans are generally a cooperative bunch and most of us probably like to think of ourselves as reliable team players. Cooperation is useful for all sorts of...

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Health news • Apr 23

CDC announces Salmonella outbreak in 13 states linked to backyard poultry. Take steps to protect your flocks and families.

34 people across 13 states have gotten sick with the same strain of Salmonella.

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Health news • Apr 23

First measles case of 2026 reported at Bergen hospital, Newark Airport

State officials are investigating whether a New Jersey child spread measles at Newark Liberty International Airport and a Bergen County hospital.

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Health news • Apr 23

U.S. health officials nix publication of a study on Covid vaccine effectiveness

U.S. health officials stopped the publication of a study on whether the Covid-19 vaccine was keeping adults from becoming sick enough to have to go to the...

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Health news • Apr 23

Here’s What Happens When You Eat A Banana Every Day, According To Registered Dietitians

The saying may be “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but bananas deserve some time in the spotlight, too. Eating a banana every day can be a nourishing...

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Health news • Apr 23

NJ warns of possible measles exposures at Newark Airport

A New Jersey resident has the state's first confirmed case of the measles in 2026, and state health officials are alerting residents to look out for...

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