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Maricopa County health officials confirm sixth measles case of 2026 and identify new exposure sites

MESA, AZ — A sixth case of measles has been confirmed in a Valley resident. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health confirmed the case on Thursday,...

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Health news • Apr 16

Scientists Reveal Why Bread Can Cause Weight Gain Without Overeating

New research in mice shows how eating bread can cause body weight and fat mass to increase, even though caloric intake stays at a similar level.

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Popular weight loss medications linked to hidden side effects, study finds

Health news • Apr 16

Utah Becomes the New Center of U.S. Measles Cases

Nearly 600 people have been sickened across the state, which has seen an increase in vaccine exemptions among children in recent years.

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Health news • Apr 16

Employee Goes To Use Landfill Bathroom And Finds Shivering Shar-Pei Hiding Inside

A landfill worker was surprised to find a dog in the bathroom.

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Health news • Apr 16

Public Health Confirms Local Measles Case, Public Exposures Identified

Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has confirmed a measles case in a Maricopa County resident, making this the sixth measles case of 2026.

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Health news • Apr 16

Soaking in a Hot Tub Bestows Surprising Health Benefits, Even More Than Saunas, New Study Says

Soaking in a hot bath increases blood flow, benefits your vascular health, and boosts the immune system, shows a University of Oregon study.

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Health news • Apr 16

Cochrane review reignites Alzheimer’s amyloid wars

Today's biotech news covers another Elevidys trial, FDA reconsidering peptides, and more debate over Alzheimer's amyloid plaques.

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Health news • Apr 16

Emergency room officials reporting highest number of tick bites since 2017

In today's Health Alert, tick bites are sending more people to the emergency room. Health officials say the numbers are the highest we've seen since 2017.

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Health news • Apr 16

Alzheimer's Drug Review Ignites Backlash From Experts

A systematic review suggested that drugs targeting amyloid beta appeared to have no clinically meaningful positive effects, sparking swift backlash from...

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Health news • Apr 16

Measles returns to SF with first confirmed case since 2019

On Monday, San Francisco public health officials confirmed that an unvaccinated infant was diagnosed with measles, the first case since 2019 in the city.

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Health news • Apr 16

We Asked a Doctor What Vitamin B12 Actually Does for Your Body

Many energy drinks now include several B vitamins. Why is B12 actually important?

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Health news • Apr 16

It’s tick season in New England. Here’s how to stay safe.

Doing a thorough tick check after spending time outdoors, wearing light clothing, and tucking your pants into your socks are all ways to reduce the risk of...

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Health news • Apr 16

Record heat, rising tick populations collide in Pennsylvania

Tick bites are causing people to go to the ER at the highest levels in nearly a decade, and hotter-than-usual temperatures are partially to blame.

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Health news • Apr 16

Victor Dominocielo: ‘E-Bikes’ and the Only Collision That Counts

If you were fortunate enough to attend the Santa Barbara City College Emergency Medical Technician course, you learned a lot very quickly. The program was.

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Health news • Apr 16

Health officials warn of measles exposure at Mt. Hood Community College campus in Gresham

GRESHAM, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon health officials say there was another measles exposure in Gresham, this time at a building on the Mt. Hood Community College...

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Health news • Apr 16

San Francisco reports first case of more severe mpox strain

San Francisco public health officials on Wednesday confirmed the city's first case of clade I mpox, a strain of the virus that officials say may cause more...

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Health news • Apr 16

This Is the Most Common Time of Day To Have a Heart Attack, According to Cardiologists

In movies and TV shows, heart attacks are very dramatic. They often happen at night, in the middle of a meal or in moments of high stress.

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Health news • Apr 16

Children with ADHD report applying less effort on cognitive tasks compared to their peers

A new study reveals that children with ADHD report putting significantly less effort into cognitive tasks than their peers. Surprisingly, they don't find...

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