Health news

Health news • Apr 04

What happens to your body after a night, a week, a month and a year of sticking to a regular bedtime

A new mattress could be just what you need to start sleeping through the night. Find the right option for your body and sleep needs in our guide to the best...

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Health news • Apr 04

Poultry specialist explains spectacle of chicken composting amid bird flu outbreak [Lancaster Watchdog]

Lancaster County, the leading poultry producer in Pennsylvania, sits at the epicenter of the latest national outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza,...

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Health news • Apr 04

Congress gave money for global HIV work. The Trump administration isn't spending it

U.S. work combatting HIV/AIDS has saved millions of lives globally. Under the Trump administration, funding has been slow in coming and unpredictable,...

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Health news • Apr 04

How bad smells affect your health

That foul odour wafting your way can do more than make you gag – it could also affect your body and mind.

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Health news • Apr 04

Santa Monica and Central Los Angeles are among the sites of recent and alarming typhus outbreaks

With 220 cases and a 90% hospitalization rate, health officials urge immediate precautions. Public health officials are sounding the alarm after.

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Health news • Apr 04

Our daughter died of MenB - we fear outbreaks without wider vaccine rollout

The parents of a student who died from Meningitis B (MenB) say they fear another outbreak like Kent could happen without a wider rollout of the MenB vaccine...

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Health news • Apr 04

A registered dietitian wants you to consider these three things if you’re using GLP-1 medications to make sure you’re still meeting your nutritional needs

Support your long-term health by making these nutritional changes.

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Health news • Apr 04

Almost nobody does this in their workouts – and almost everyone could benefit from it, top coach says

A kettlebell workout outside can improve your fitness and offer bonus perks too, according to strength coach Dan John. This is one of his favourite...

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Health news • Apr 04

Scientists reveal new blood pressure treatment that works when others fail

A new pill called baxdrostat is showing strong results in lowering dangerously high blood pressure in people who don't respond to standard treatments.

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Health news • Apr 04

A deadly bacterial disease is making a comeback as vaccine rates fall

Hib, a deadly bacterial infection that causes meningitis, is making a comeback, doctors warn. They say the rise in cases is changing the way they practice...

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Health news • Apr 04

Scientists create “smart” DNA drug that targets cancer cells with extreme precision

Scientists have created a programmable drug system that can zero in on cancer cells with unprecedented accuracy. Built from synthetic DNA, it only activates...

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Health news • Apr 04

More kids are contracting new COVID variant. How to stay healthy:

SAN DIEGO — It has been a while since COVID made headlines, but there is a new variant doctors want to warn you about. The medical name is BA 3.2,...

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Health news • Apr 04

Portland shoppers avoid exposure sites amid measles outbreak

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An increased spread of the measles in the metro area has people changing their shopping and dining habits.

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Health news • Apr 04

Warm winter weather leads to an early and severe allergy season for millions of Americans this year

Experts say climate change is contributing to longer and more intense allergy seasons, but there are effective ways to manage your symptoms and limit your...

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Health news • Apr 04

Measles could explode in Oregon in under-vaccinated areas, health officials warn

Measles is spreading more widely in Oregon than official case counts show and health officials warned Friday that the state could be on the brink of a much...

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Health news • Apr 03

Measles cases in Oregon are ticking up. Here’s what you need to know

Twenty years after the United States officially eradicated measles, the virus is taking advantage of waning vaccination rates and spreading again.

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Health news • Apr 03

Oregon health officials warn measles cases could continue to rise

According to the Oregon Health Authority, the majority of those cases are due to people being unvaccinated or having an unknown vaccination status.

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Health news • Apr 03

US Cardiologists Just Released New Guidelines That Could Transform Cholesterol Prevention Forever

New guidelines from leading cardiologists aim to reduce the risk of heart disease by promoting early cholesterol screening and proactive prevention,...

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Health news • Apr 03

What Causes Chronic Pain? Scientists Identify Key Culprit in the Brain

A newly identified brain circuit may hold the key to understanding why some pain fades while other pain lingers long after injury.

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Health news • Apr 03

Father of Two, 34, Endures Sepsis and Triple Amputation After Routine Dental Exam

A standard dental appointment preceded a devastating health crisis for a Texas father of two, ultimately resulting in septic shock and a triple amputation.

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