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Health news • Apr 20

What weed really does to your brain, according to hundreds of thousands of scans

Not to ruin your high, but habitually smoking marijuana has been known to take a toll on the body. The brain, in particular, takes some hits.

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Health news • Apr 20

UIC scientists source anti-cancer treatment in bacteria

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have developed an anti-cancer therapy inspired by bacteria found in cancer tumors.

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Health news • Apr 20

Are regional allergy seasons getting worse?

A new data analysis estimates that allergy season in the Northwest has increased by 31 days since 1970, the most out of any other U.S. region.

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Health news • Apr 20

The #1 Food You Should Limit to Help Lower Triglycerides, According to Dietitians

Find out which food you should limit to lower triglycerides, and why it increases blood sugar, insulin, belly fat and heart disease risk.

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Health news • Apr 20

Chronic wasting disease confirmed in white-tailed deer in Noble County

The DNR found three positive cases of chronic wasting disease in wild white-tailed deer during the 2025-2026 hunting season in Noble, Franklin,...

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Health news • Apr 20

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 20

Young Adult Bowel Cancer Deaths Concentrated in One Group, Study Finds

NEW YORK (AP) – The worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths in younger adults is concentrated in people with less education, suggesting socioeconomic...

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Health news • Apr 20

UCSD marijuana study affirms drug’s negative effect on youth

A new UC San Diego study strengthens the growing body of evidence that marijuana use impacts adolescent brain development. Researchers observed slower gains...

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Health news • Apr 20

5 Things Neurologists Wish You’d Stop Doing ASAP

Poor sleep, lack of physical activity, constant digital stimulation, eating ultra-processed foods and ignoring hearing health can harm brain health.

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Health news • Apr 20

April means peak allergy season. Here's how to ease the symptoms

OHIO — Noticing more watery eyes, stuffiness or maybe even your skin itching? April marks peak allergy season in Ohio, and tree pollen levels are on the...

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Health news • Apr 20

How weed affects adolescent brains

Today's health news covers the latest CDC director nominee, the ongoing measles outbreak, and a controversial cancer study.

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Health news • Apr 20

After a year of turmoil, cancer researchers see promising signs for mRNA vaccines

The mRNA-based Covid vaccines helped blunt the impact of the pandemic but also sparked political backlash that has threatened to slow or derail dozens of...

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Health news • Apr 20

Shocking! Study Claims Weight Loss Drugs Cause More Muscle Loss Than Expected

Weight loss drugs have been studied extensively for possible side effects., Health News News, Health and Me.

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Health news • Apr 20

Untreated syphilis on the rise in Alabama with no sign of letting up. Here’s why

The Alabama Department of Public Health said they expect syphilis cases to go up over the next two years.

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Health news • Apr 20

Coffee as therapy: The popular prescription for stress

For many students, a trip to a cafe is no longer about grabbing a caffeine boost. Across campuses and city streets, coffee shops have become more than...

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Health news • Apr 20

Doctors are noticing a concerning trait in babies just hours after birth

New research shows that a trait showing up in newborns is bringing concern for their health, all thanks to their gut microbiome.

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Health news • Apr 20

Here's What Happens When You Drink Diet Soda Every Day, According to Registered Dietitians

See what happens to your body when you drink diet soda daily, per registered dietitians. While diet soda is typically calorie-free, there are other factors...

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Health news • Apr 20

After a year of turmoil, cancer researchers see promising signs for mRNA vaccines

The mRNA-based Covid vaccines helped blunt the impact of the pandemic but also sparked political backlash that has threatened to slow or derail dozens of...

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Health news • Apr 20

Louisiana’s measures to fight ‘zombie’ deer disease have some hunters up in arms

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has banned the use of bait to hunt deer in much of northern Louisiana — a precautionary measure to...

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Health news • Apr 20

New COVID subvariant ‘Cicada’ on the rise in California, just in time for summer

A highly mutated COVID-19 strain is circulating in California — raising concerns that disease activity could rise heading into the summer.

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