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Health news • Jul 06

Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows

Exclusive University of Sydney research shows heat-related hospital admissions to increase by at least 6% by the end of the century.

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Health news • Jul 06

NYC Legionella inspections rose only gradually before latest Legionnaires' cluster in Manhattan

New Jersey rail service remains disrupted and Con Edison is asking customers in southeastern Queens to conserve power.

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Health news • Jul 06

Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak: Metro Health provides helpful tips to avoid exposure, illness

San Antonio Metro Health is tracking local cryptosporidiosis cases and urging summer swimmers to take precautions. Soap-and-water handwashing is key,...

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Health news • Jul 06

California Man’s Eyelid Bump Turned Out To Be a Worm Never Before Seen in the US

A 74-year-old California man's insect bite led to something much more horrifying than an annoying itch: a parasitic worm infestation of his eyelid.

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Health news • Jul 06

Ebola deaths top 500 as DR Congo health workers threaten to strike

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached another grim milestone, as 506 people have now died from the Bundibugyo strain...

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Health news • Jul 06

How did Bryan Johnson end up with an autoimmune disease?

What Bryan Johnson's autoimmune gastritis diagnosis says about the limits of health tracking and longevity science.

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Health news • Jul 06

NYC's Upper East Side experiencing cluster of Legionnaires' with at least 23 cases

As of July 5, 18 cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in two of Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhoods, Yorkville and Carnegie Hill.

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Health news • Jul 06

County Health Officials Report First Locally Acquired Chagas Case

County health officials have confirmed the region's first locally acquired case of Chagas disease, identified during routine blood donation screening in a...

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Health news • Jul 06

Cases of ‘explosive' diarrhea parasite soaring in Michigan, Illinois

Cases of a parasitic infection that causes "explosive" diarrhea are soaring in the Midwest, with an unusually high number in Michigan and Illinois.

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Health news • Jul 06

Mediterranean Diet Boosts Psychological Well-Being Over Age 50

A new study links the Mediterranean diet to higher psychological well-being and pandemic resilience in adults over 50.

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Health news • Jul 06

Biohacker Bryan Johnson Reveals He Has a Chronic Autoimmune Disease: ‘My Stomach Is Eating Itself’

Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur who spends $2 million a year on health treatments in an attempt to live forever, announced he has autoimmune gastritis.

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Health news • Jul 06

10 ‘healthiest’ ultra-processed foods — the scientist’s list

We've heard so much about ultra-processed foods over the past two years — and for good reason — that many shoppers are making more careful choices in the...

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Health news • Jul 06

Biohacker Bryan Johnson discloses 'incurable' illness. What is it?

Bryan Johnson, the former tech CEO who's gained famed for his biohacking pursuits, says he has autoimmune gastritis. Here's what to know.

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Health news • Jul 06

Mom, 34, Gets Pregnant with ‘Miracle’ Baby After Breast Cancer. Then Doctors Discover 7 Brain Tumors

I just don't want to forget my life and my kids, I just don't want to lose that,” Amy Carroll said ahead of her treatment for brain cancer.

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Health news • Jul 06

Oncologists Warn: Ditch Talc-Based Powders to Lower Cancer Risk

After doomscrolling on social media (usually not the best idea to begin with), it can be hard to walk through the personal care aisle at your local grocery...

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Health news • Jul 06

Explosive diarrhea? Here's what to know about Cyclospora

It's invisible to the naked eye, difficult to trace and can cause weeks of diarrhea. Here's what to know about the parasite, Cyclospora.

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Health news • Jul 06

Central Ohio sees several cases of illness that causes explosive diarrhea

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The state of Ohio has reported nearly 200 cases of an illness known to cause explosive diarrhea, with dozens of cases reported throughout...

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Health news • Jul 06

New York City now has 23 cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side, officials say

The Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side has grown to 23 cases, the New York City Health Department confirmed Monday.

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Health news • Jul 06

Tickborne Diseases - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Local health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions when spending time outdoors as tick borne illnesses are on the rise...

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Health news • Jul 06

Cases of parasitic infection growing in 2 states: Health officials

Cases of a parasitic infection are continuing to rise in at least two states, local health officials said.

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