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Health news • Jul 30

Representations of the intrinsic value of information in mouse orbitofrontal cortex

Animals are motivated to seek information that does not influence reward outcomes, suggesting that information has intrinsic value.

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Health news • Jul 30

Golden Retrievers Don’t Rush Toddler Holding the Ball, Just Watch Him Walk Away With It

Some dogs refuse to give up their favorite toy. These two Golden Retrievers, however, had something far more important on their minds, making sure their...

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Health news • Jul 30

This disease was eradicated in the U.S. 26 years ago. Pa. saw 31 cases last week

Measles cases continue to spread in Pennsylvania, prompting new guidelines for vaccinations for babies. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has tracked...

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Health news • Jul 30

What Doctors Want You to Know About Cervical Cancer Screening

It has been a big couple of years for cervical cancer screening: New testing options have arrived, and recommendations have shifted.

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Health news • Jul 30

Pediatricians and health officials are sidestepping Trump's CDC on vaccine advice

The Trump administration's upending of years of vaccine advice puts many pediatricians in a quandary. Some are steering patients away from the CDC to other...

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Health news • Jul 30

Digital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat them

There's a reason why double- or triple-screening your devices makes you feel tired, says NPR's Manoush Zomorodi. She explains the science of information...

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Health news • Jul 30

Man, 34, Was Sent Home from Hospital After 10-Day Migraine. Days Later, He Was Diagnosed with an Incurable Brain Tumor

Surgeons were able to remove 95% of Joshua Smith's glioblastoma tumor, and his ongoing treatment includes chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

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Health news • Jul 30

Brain Dramatically Remodels Its Cellular Composition, Starting in Midlife

The aging human brain is fascinating, because in some ways, it improves with age – but we generally hear more about how it declines.

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Health news • Jul 30

Wrexham woman 'not ashamed' of genital herpes STI diagnosis

Melys says her diagnosis triggered grief, anger and denial, and she felt "detached" from herself.

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Health news • Jul 30

Europe’s heatwaves are fuelling infectious diseases, agency warns

As summers are getting longer and hotter, health experts warn that higher temperatures are creating the perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread...

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Health news • Jul 30

Merseyside lung cancer patient first in world to get new vaccine

A woman from Merseyside has become the first patient in the world to receive a new vaccine which doctors hope could significantly improve the treatment of...

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Health news • Jul 30

Wastewater in Anchorage signals warning about measles

At least one person in Anchorage had measles in early and mid-July, creating a risk that the highly infectious disease could spread through the state's...

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Health news • Jul 30

Rabid bat found near playground at Renton’s Gene Coulon Park, health officials say

A bat found at a Renton park has tested positive for rabies, Public Health – Seattle & King County officials said Wednesday.

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Health news • Jul 30

Of all Upper East Side buildings to test positive for Legionella, this one had the most violations

Officials said 110 violations have been issued to Upper East Side building owners for failing to comply with rules for cooling tower maintenance,...

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Health news • Jul 30

Pennsylvania Department of Health notifies residents of rabid kitten found in Hanover area

HANOVER, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is notifying residents of a confirmed rabid kitten found in the Hanover area last month.

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Health news • Jul 30

For Utah’s fentanyl task force, these drug dealers have priority

While the Utah Fentanyl Task Force, formed in 2024, has seized millions of pills and pursued trafficking networks, they also investigated low level fentanyl...

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Health news • Jul 29

Several cases of Legionnaires’ disease confirmed in Franklin County, health department reports

The Franklin County Health Department is reporting that several cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in Franklin County.

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Health news • Jul 29

Daily multivitamin may help older adults stay independent

Taking a daily multivitamin may help older adults preserve the strength and stamina needed for everyday activities. After three years, users reported better...

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Health news • Jul 29

Florida records first flesh-eating bacteria death of 2026

FLORIDA, USA — Florida reported the state and country's first death from flesh-eating bacteria of the year. The bacteria, called vibrio vulnificus,...

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Health news • Jul 29

Doctors warn of Chesapeake Bay flesh-eating bacteria

Flesh-eating bacteria cases are on the rise this summer in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. According to authorities, 72 people have been treated for...

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