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Health news • Jun 29

Man’s Suspected Brain Cancer Turns Out to Be Something Much Creepier

Multiple brain scans were required to find the true culprit behind the man's worsening headaches.

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Health news • Jun 29

Could ‘humanmaxxing’ be the secret to living longer? Experts weigh in

We are officially living in the “maxxing” era. From “looksmaxxing” to improve appearance to “sleepmaxxing” for better rest, these viral terms all point to...

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Health news • Jun 29

Ebola in DR Congo: Mass gatherings banned in Kinshasa to contain spread

Mass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other areas, in order to halt the spread of Ebola,...

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Health news • Jun 29

CT Confirms Second Case Of Measles

The latest patient is an adult who lives in Hartford County, according to state health officials.

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Health news • Jun 29

Can sleep masks give you zits? 12 things you should know about wearing one

I asked sleep experts – plus a dermatologist and ophthalmologist – to answer this question and more.

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Health news • Jun 29

GLP-1s 101: What the science says about weight loss, side effects, safety

We asked Stanford Medicine experts to break down everything you need to know about the drugs known as GLP-1s, semaglutide, Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and...

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Health news • Jun 29

DPH confirms state's second measles case, first in a vaccinated adult

The Connecticut Department of Public Health has confirmed the state's second case of measles in 2026, this time in a vaccinated Hartford County adult...

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Health news • Jun 29

Second 2026 Connecticut measles case reported

Connecticut's second measles case of 2026 in Connecticut was confirmed by state health officials in Monday.

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Health news • Jun 29

Longer breastfeeding linked to lower ADHD in kids, study finds

Scientists in Norway have found that exclusively breastfed babies are less likely to develop ADHD symptoms, with girls showing the strongest benefits.

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Health news • Jun 29

Connecticut reports second measles case of 2026 in vaccinated adult

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A second case of measles has been reported in Connecticut, according to officials with the Connecticut Department of Public Health...

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Health news • Jun 29

Health Alert: Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kampala (June 29, 2026)

Event: The U.S. Embassy is aware there are reports of a potential case of Marburg Virus Disease, a viral hemorrhagic fever, in western Uganda.

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Health news • Jun 29

Your questions answered on vitamin D, food safety and garden produce

This week, I dip into my email inbox to answer a few warm-season questions to help you stay healthy and safe. Q: I take a vitamin D supplement in the cold...

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Health news • Jun 29

AHA/ACC/ESC/WHF Expert Consensus Document in Collaboration with HFSA, HFA and JHFS: Second Universal Definition of Heart Failure (2026)

In response to the rising global prevalence of heart failure (HF) and limitations in research, surveillance, and prevention, in 2021 multiple cardiac...

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Health news • Jun 29

Does fish oil reduce Alzheimer’s risk? What a new US study says

New Delhi: Fish oil supplements have been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer's and brain decline among older adults. They contain omega-3 fatty acids,...

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Health news • Jun 29

Liver Health Is the Latest Wellness Obsession

Interest in liver health and sales of liver-focused supplements is soaring as people become more aware of the organ's role in overall health, and rates of...

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Health news • Jun 29

Why Human Hair Only Grows To A Certain Length—A Biologist Explains

Why human hair stops growing at a certain length comes down to a biological clock built into every follicle — here's the science behind your hair's natural...

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Health news • Jun 29

Emerging mRNA vaccine strategies target cancer and pathogenic viruses in potent new ways

The technology that gave the world mRNA COVID vaccines is being tested in a variety of new ways, and emerging research reveals that a crucial T-cell...

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Health news • Jun 29

Want to Absorb More Nutrients? Dietitians Share Top Healthy Food Pairings

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, dietitians share their favorite strategic food pairings to help your body absorb more nutrients.

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Health news • Jun 29

5 Best Blood Sugar–Friendly Snacks for Your Next Road Trip, According to Dietitians

Avoid blood sugar spikes and energy crashes on your next road trip by prepping ahead with these dietitian-approved, blood-sugar-friendly road trip snacks.

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Health news • Jun 29

America's lifespan has doubled since 1776 — experts reveal what changed

Americans today live roughly twice as long, on average, as they did when the Declaration of Independence was signed. When the nation was founded in 1776,...

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