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Health news • Apr 14

Taking This Vitamin for 3 Months May Help ‘Reset’ Immune System in Some People, Scientists Say

A study looks into the affect of vitamin D supplementation on people with irritable bowel disease, gut health, and the immune system.

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Health news • Apr 14

Clinical trials offer hope for multiple sclerosis treatment breakthrough

Longtime runner Annie Saunders didn't let a 2021 diagnosis of multiple sclerosis sideline her passions. If anything, the 40-year-old Irwin native pushes...

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Health news • Apr 13

Marriage Linked to Lower Cancer Risk In Study of 4 Million Cases

Adults who have never been married are at a significantly higher risk of developing cancer than those who are married or have been in the past, new research...

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Health news • Apr 13

Person functionally cured of HIV after bone marrow transplant from sibling

A man with HIV has gone into remission after receiving bone marrow from his brother, who has a rare mutation that prevents the function of receptors that...

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Health news • Apr 13

Long-term HIV-1 remission achieved through allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant from a CCR5Δ32/Δ32 sibling donor

Only few cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remission have been reported after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT),...

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Health news • Apr 13

Here’s Exactly What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Yogurt

One of the best ways to support your cardiovascular health through your diet is by eating foods that support your blood pressure.

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Health news • Apr 13

Measles takes a plane to Idaho, which has worst vaccination rate in US

A person with measles passed through the busiest airport in Idaho, shedding one of the world's most infectious viruses in the state with the country's...

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Health news • Apr 13

Here's What Spending 20 Minutes Outside Every Morning Does to Your Brain

From better sleep to improved cognitive function, mental health experts break down what 20 minutes of morning outdoor time does to your brain—and how to...

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Health news • Apr 13

'Oslo patient' likely cured of HIV after getting stem cell transplant from his brother, who is genetically resistant to the virus

A man known as the "Oslo patient" joins a short list of people in long-term remission from HIV following bone marrow transplants.

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Health news • Apr 13

Juab School District reports confirmed measles case as statewide outbreak grows

Juab School District on Saturday confirmed a student at Juab Junior High School was diagnosed with measles, adding to Utah's total count of the highly...

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Health news • Apr 13

Scientists Discover Potential Path to Treating Down Syndrome

Scientists are laying the groundwork for treating one of the most common genetic conditions in humans. Research out today highlights a promising new...

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Health news • Apr 13

Measles case in King County infant prompts exposure warning in Bellevue, Seattle

Public health officials are warning residents of potential measles exposures in King County after confirming a measles case in an infant.

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Health news • Apr 13

Antiseptic-tolerant germs spread through the air in hospitals, early study hints

Trace amounts of antiseptic chemicals in hospital rooms may be driving tolerance and resistance in bacteria, a study finds.

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Health news • Apr 13

New Rare Genetic Neurodevelopmental Disorder Identified

Summary: Researchers have identified a previously unknown rare genetic disease named RPN1-CDG. The study used whole exome sequencing to pinpoint a mutation...

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Health news • Apr 13

He Warned About the Dangers of A.I. If Only His Father Had Listened.

Ben Riley was already writing about the risks of chatbots when his dad started trusting A.I. over his doctor.

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Health news • Apr 13

Treating Hearing Loss Could Halt Dementia

Does hearing surgery prevent dementia? New research shows that treating eardrum perforations and cholesteatoma reduces the elevated risk of cognitive...

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Health news • Apr 13

San Francisco sees major drop in STDs. Here’s what’s driving the decline

San Francisco saw a “significant decline” in sexually transmitted infections in 2025, city health officials said Monday, crediting expanded prevention...

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Health news • Apr 13

Scientists Uncover Brain Changes That Link Pain to Depression

A hidden process in the brain may quietly decide whether long-term pain results in resilience or depression.

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Health news • Apr 13

A Diarrhea-Causing Superbug Is on the Rise, Health Officials Warn

Gird your toilets, everyone: superbug strains of Shigella bacteria, a common diarrhea-causing infection, are becoming a larger problem.

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Health news • Apr 13

The longer a species stays in the wildlife trade, the more likely it can spread disease to humans. Study explains why

A study published in Science found that 41% of mammal species in wildlife trade carry pathogens that infect humans, compared to just 6.4% of non-traded...

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