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Health news • Apr 11

NHS to offer second MenB vaccine after deadly Kent outbreak

Almost 12,000 people who were given meningitis B vaccinations following a deadly outbreak last month in Kent will be offered their second dose from next...

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Health news • Apr 11

Can Sleep Disorder Signal Early Parkinson’s ?

Sleep problems may be an early sign of Parkinson's disease. Experts say subtle changes can appear years before tremors or stiffness begin.

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Health news • Apr 11

Too young for MMR shot, babies become 'sitting ducks' in measles outbreaks

LANDRUM, S.C. — With baby Arthur too young for the measles vaccine and a sibling due in June, the Otwells grew nervous when the threat of the highly...

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Health news • Apr 11

This high-fiber breakfast will keep you full until lunchtime Recipes

Get over half of your daily target with this delicious breakfast.

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Health news • Apr 11

The post-weight loss challenge we're not talking about enough

After massive weight loss, many face a challenge that is largely underdiscussed: excess skin.

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Health news • Apr 11

Measles-infected infant was in Bellevue, Seattle

An infant infected with measles could have exposed King County residents to the disease in Bellevue and Northeast Seattle, including on public transit.

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Health news • Apr 11

Measles Outbreak Leaves Unvaccinated Babies Vulnerable in South Carolina

A measles outbreak in South Carolina has become the nation's worst in more than 35 years, leaving babies too young to be vaccinated as 'sitting ducks' for...

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Health news • Apr 11

Scientists finally crack mystery of rare COVID vaccine blood clots

Researchers have uncovered why a rare blood clotting disorder can occur after certain COVID-19 vaccines or adenovirus infections.

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Health news • Apr 11

Acting CDC director delayed release of study showing benefit of Covid vaccines

The CDC was expected last month to publish a study showing that Covid vaccines reduced the likelihood of severe illness, but the agency's acting director,...

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Health news • Apr 11

Scientists Think Children May Hold the Key to Understanding Death

Brushes with death can have lasting effects, but very few studies bother to ask children about them.

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Health news • Apr 10

Five psychedelic drugs create the same brain activity patterns, despite having very different chemistries

Different psychedelics create very similar brain pattern activity, giving scientists new insight into potential mental health treatments.

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Health news • Apr 10

Idaho health officials warn of measles exposure at Boise Airport as Utah outbreak becomes disease epicenter

Despite a declaration that measles was fundamentally eliminated in the United States in 2000, Idaho health officials are warning travelers of a possible...

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Health news • Apr 10

University of Utah measles exposure is another warning signal to check immunizations

Parents in Salt Lake City are trying to figure out if their children are fully vaccinated after some received notifications about a recent measles exposure...

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Health news • Apr 10

Ex-SC teacher arrested in sex crimes against minors now accused of exposing others to HIV

(WPDE) — A former Marion County teacher who was arrested on sex crimes against minors is now facing additional charges, according to a release from the...

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Health news • Apr 10

Jelly Roll’s Blood Test Results Are a Wake-Up Call: What Blood Tests Should Your Family Actually Be...

Jelly Roll's blood panel results stunned his doctors. If you manage your family's health, his story is worth reading.

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Health news • Apr 10

ADHD Isn’t Just 1 Condition. A New Study Shows What’s Actually Happening in the Brain

Though nearly a quarter of entrepreneurs are estimated to have ADHD, the condition isn't a one-size-fits-all neurotype. Currently, the DSM-5 classifies ADHD...

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Health news • Apr 10

Utah leads US in active measles outbreak as South Carolina reports no new cases

Utah had the nation's most active measles outbreak, according to the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.State officials reported Tuesday that...

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Health news • Apr 10

High-quality plant diets protect against Alzheimer’s, even when started late at life

Past studies show that eating a healthy, nutritious diet — such as a plant-based diet — may help in lowering a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's...

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Health news • Apr 10

Daily news: Utah is now the epicenter of U.S. measles outbreaks

Utah has become the epicenter of U.S. measles outbreaks. South Carolina previously had the largest outbreak — one of the country's biggest in recent history...

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Health news • Apr 10

Utah leads nation in measles cases, no new Wasatch Back cases

More than 580 Utahns have been diagnosed with measles in the state's first outbreak since 2023, with more than 120 cases reported in the last three weeks.

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