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Health news • Apr 02

Protein rules that actually matter

Whether you're trying to build muscle or just keep what you have, the protein advice out there is confusing. Let's cut through the noise and get to what...

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Health news • Apr 02

I’m a 72-year-old Pilates instructor who is in better shape than I was at 40—here are the exercises I swear by for deep core strength

Pilates instructor Liz Hilliard is 72 years old and says she's in better shape now than she was at 40. She puts it down to her workout regime.

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Health news • Apr 02

Nutrition expert explains the protein craze, how much you really need

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Americans are obsessed with protein right now, and a nutrition expert said there are several reasons for the surge.

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Health news • Apr 02

Only Actual ER Workers Will Be Able To Ace This ER Quiz...Or Fans Of "The Pitt"

What does the medical prefix "tachy-" mean? Slow. Fast. Painful. Irregular. Advertisement. What does "BP" stand for in medical terminology? Body Position.

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Health news • Apr 02

22YO Convinced She’s Losing Her Mind After Hearing Voices, ER Visit Reveals The Shocking Truth

Human brains can be fascinating and terrifying at the same time. This woman felt like she was losing it after she started hearing voices and hallucinating.

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Health news • Apr 02

Possible measles exposures in Seattle area prompt alert

King County health officials are warning the public of a string of possible measles exposure locations in Seattle and on the Eastside after confirming two...

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Health news • Apr 02

The Best Late-Night Drink for Better Blood Sugar, According to Dietitians

You may spend some time thinking about how the food you eat at night affects your blood sugar, but the truth is, your drink choices have an impact, too.

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Health news • Apr 02

Your Vision Can Predict Dementia 12 Years Before a Diagnosis, Study Suggests

The eyes are a window to the brain – and this outward extension of the central nervous system may reveal early signs of cognitive decline,...

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Health news • Apr 01

Why Younger Adults Need to Be Tested, Treated for Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels

New guidelines released by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) are highlighting a critical need for earlier...

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Health news • Apr 01

4 measles exposure sites identified across the greater Portland area

Health officials are flagging another measles exposure site in Multnomah County: the emergency waiting room at the Providence Portland Medical Center on...

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Health news • Apr 01

A µ-opioid receptor superagonist analgesic with minimal adverse effects

Developing safe and effective pain medications is an ongoing challenge for human health. Agonists for the µ-opioid receptor (MOR) are essential pain...

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Health news • Apr 01

Gen Z, Millennials Are Driving Protein Demand as Others Reject the Trend

Protein is facing some backlash — yet it still reigns supreme as a dietary trend, especially among younger consumers.

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Health news • Apr 01

DNA damage burden causes selective CUX2 neuron loss in neuroinflammation

Neurodegeneration shows regional and cell-type-specific patterns in ageing and disease, but the underlying mechanisms for cell-type-specific neuronal losses...

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Health news • Apr 01

Measles exposure reported at Portland hospital ER

People who visited Providence Portland Medical Center late Monday may have been exposed to measles, state and county health officials said.

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Health news • Apr 01

New heart health guidelines at odds with MAHA food pyramid: Which should you follow?

(NEXSTAR) – New guidance released by the American Heart Association this week outlines nine key tenets of a heart-healthy diet, several of which contradict...

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Health news • Apr 01

Virus-inspired DNA needle could pave the way for better medicines

Researchers at Aarhus University have developed a microscopic DNA needle that can deliver molecules directly into cells—and, crucially, help make sure they...

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Health news • Apr 01

Measles exposure confirmed at NE Portland emergency room

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Health Authority is cautioning the public after a measles exposure location was confirmed at Providence Medical Center in...

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Health news • Apr 01

Why spring allergies are making you sneeze

An allergy is the body's immune system's reaction from typically harmless things like pet dander, food, or pollen, according to Dinesh Agnihotri,...

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Health news • Apr 01

Health officials warn of measles exposure at Providence ER waiting room in NE Portland

The Oregon Health Authority identified a new location where people may have been exposed to measles in Multnomah County on Monday, officials said on...

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Health news • Apr 01

Health officials confirm another measles exposure site at Multnomah County ER waiting room

PORTLAND, Ore. — A new measles exposure site has been confirmed at a Portland hospital's emergency waiting room. Officials from Multnomah County and the...

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