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Health news • Jun 28

KosAbility: Ticks and TBDs increasing while a new vaccine offers hope for those who will use it

The likelihood of encountering ticks and new reasons to avoid ticks are higher than ever this year and the news media is paying attention. In one week…

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Health news • Jun 28

Some medications can make it harder for your body to handle extreme heat, experts say

Certain allergy medications can disrupt your body's ability to regulate temperature and sweat properly. Some mood-regulating drugs,...

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Health news • Jun 28

Bridge Closed: What Hamilton Area Drivers Need to Know

HAMILTON, NJ - Motorists are being advised to plan extra travel time and to be aware of changed traffic patterns as work begins to repair Klockner Road...

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Health news • Jun 28

The Cells In Your Body Fade With Age, But There May Be a Way to Reverse It

To properly understand aging, we have to understand what is slowly unravelling in individual cells.

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Health news • Jun 28

Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows to 72 cases among children and adults

The most recent measles outbreak started in the area of Lebanon and Lancaster counties in late April. Cases now span six counties.

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Health news • Jun 28

Brooke Burke says 'menopause can be sexy'—here’s why

Brooke Burke says something most women haven't heard about menopause: “It can be sexy.” But for the TV host and wellness expert, the reality didn't feel...

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Health news • Jun 28

Injectable silk-kudzu hydrogel achieves complete wound closure in laboratory tests

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed an injectable hydrogel, a water-based gel material, made from silk proteins...

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Health news • Jun 28

The dark side of supplements: How ‘natural’ pills can harm your liver and kidneys

More people are taking dietary supplements without professional guidance, often based on social media advice; while some are essential, studies point to...

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Health news • Jun 28

Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages but improper dosing leads to real harms

Melatonin—a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many households in America—continues to create media buzz, with conflicting messages that leave...

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Health news • Jun 28

Going through menopause? Vital therapy slashes risk of low bone density by 69%

New research suggests a vital therapy for menopausal women could significantly improve bone density — a crucial health factor for aging women.

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Health news • Jun 28

Common pesticide linked to more than double the risk of Parkinson’s disease

Scientists at UCLA have linked long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos with a sharply increased risk of Parkinson's disease. People exposed to the...

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Health news • Jun 28

This rare tick-borne disease is on the rise in the U.S.

Cases of Powassan virus have hit the news in recent months because of the potentially life-altering, sometimes fatal, symptoms.

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Health news • Jun 28

The low-cal dessert that’s good for your gut health, eases joint pain — and can fight aging

One dessert stands above the rest, delivering a boost to gut health, joint pain relief and anti-aging benefits — and it's probably already in your pantry.

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Health news • Jun 28

I Thought I Was Ahead of the Curve on Sun Protection. It Was Already Too Late.

A longtime angler thought decades of sunscreen made him careful. A basal cell carcinoma diagnosis on his jawline said otherwise — and changed how he fishes.

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Health news • Jun 28

6 Ways Your Body Can Change After Starting a High-Protein Diet

Adding more protein to your diet can cause several changes in your body, such as better muscle repair and potential digestive issues.

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Health news • Jun 28

6 Dietitian-Approved High-Protein Foods That Are Less Than $5 per Serving

These dietitian-approved high-protein foods all cost less than $5 per serving and are easy to add to your everyday meals.

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Health news • Jun 28

We asked nurses. Here are the at-home medical items they swear by

These health professionals rely on Vicks VapoRub, Benadryl, aloe vera gel and many other products to treat common ailments.

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Health news • Jun 28

Shining blue light on gold-graphene nanodots achieves wound healing trifecta

Closing wounds, burns and deep cuts isn't enough to kick-start healing. A wound needs a clean environment, free of bacterial infection and interruption.

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Health news • Jun 28

Reproduction affects health—and so does biological sex

Starting one's sex life and having children at a young age can run in the family. But can pregnancy have beneficial health effects, and do the partner's...

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Health news • Jun 28

Could 'humanmaxxing' actually help you live longer? Here's what experts say

The "maxxing" era has evolved into humanmaxxing, with figures like Dave Asprey, Christian Angermayer and Bryan Johnson pushing the boundaries of longevity...

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