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Health news • Jun 26

US CDC raises Ebola outbreak response to highest level

WASHINGTON, June 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. CDC raised its response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic ​Republic of Congo to its highest level on Friday,...

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Health news • Jun 26

One Specific Blood Protein Can Identify Dementia Risk Decades Before Diagnosis

While we may not realize it, there are many chemical biomarkers swimming around in our bodies predicting the story of how our health is going to progress in...

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Health news • Jun 26

Antibiotic "megacluster" discovery provides new strategy to fight superbugs

It's "an exciting advance in efforts to restock the antibiotic arsenal."

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Health news • Jun 26

Kashmiri Scientist Discovers ‘Chronoferroptosis’ A Cellular State Linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

by Mir Rameez Raja. Follow Us OnG-News | Whatsapp. SRINAGAR: A researcher from Jammu and Kashmir has played a lead role in identifying a previously...

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Health news • Jun 26

Exclusive | Mom gets groundbreaking mastectomy from a $2M robot named Carol

A California mom of two is back to her normal life after a robot helped remove her breast cancer in a historic surgery. After noticing a bump during a self...

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Health news • Jun 26

Alzheimer's: Anti-inflammatory diet may help reduce risk by up to 29%

Adhering to an anti-inflammatory diet reduced dementia risk by 21% to 29%, even in people who already have elevated blood-based biomarkers of Alzheimer's,...

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Health news • Jun 26

What is pulmonary hypertension? New study finds COVID infection can increase risk

A COVID infection could increase your risk. Here's what to know about pulmonary hypertension, including symptoms, treatment and prognosis.

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Health news • Jun 26

As Pa. measles outbreak worsens, state health officials issue strong call to action: 'We are not just sitting back and watching this virus spread'

LANCASTER, Pa. — State Health Secretary Debra Bogen on Friday issued a strong call to action in the wake of a measles outbreak not seen in Pennsylvania in...

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Health news • Jun 26

The surprising reason a sleep tracker can wreck a good night’s sleep

Sleep trackers can be helpful, but relying too much on the data and not listening to body cues can make you anxious about what the night will bring.

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Health news • Jun 26

Is too much sleep as bad as too little?

New research suggests the optimal sleep duration is 6.5-7.8 hours for women and 6.4-7.7 hours for men, based on analysis of biological clocks across...

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Health news • Jun 26

These Seafood Toxins Survive Cooking—and They’re Fueling Foodborne Outbreaks

Hundreds of outbreaks tied to harmful marine algae and other sources have been reported in the U.S. since 2011, a new CDC report finds.

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Health news • Jun 26

Pennsylvania’s Health Secretary unveils plan to combat measles outbreaks

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania's Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen was in Lancaster County on Friday, giving an update about the measles...

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Health news • Jun 26

Anti-vaxxers are coupling up on apps for ‘Unjected’ singles

Genna Betros, 27, was scrolling through Instagram four years ago when she came across Unjected, a dating app for people who chose not to receive the...

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Health news • Jun 26

Common Laxative May Help Reverse Depression-Related Brain Fog

A common constipation drug could have an unexpected benefit for people recovering from depression.

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Health news • Jun 26

Mosquitos carrying West Nile virus found in three Twin Cities counties

Mosquitos carrying the West Nile virus have been detected in three metro counties and are the first samples of the insects carrying the disease to be found...

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Health news • Jun 26

5 Standing Exercises That Shrink Belly Overhang Faster Than Gym Sessions After 60

A D.C. trainer shares five standing exercises that address belly overhang and engage the deep core after 60, no floor work.

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Health news • Jun 26

Think your parent is neurodivergent? Here’s what you need to know

Up to 97% of autistic people over 60 are undiagnosed. Experts offer up advice for family members on how to support this 'neglected generation'

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Health news • Jun 26

Iron In The Brain May Secretly Disable Neurons Long Before They Die, Study Finds

Salk researchers found brain cells can be silently primed for destruction by iron overload long before they actually die.

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Health news • Jun 26

We Asked Sleep Specialists the Supplement They Actually Recommend for a Better Night’s Sleep

Sleep experts explain why magnesium glycinate is the supplement they recommend for a better night's sleep, plus who may benefit most.

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Health news • Jun 26

The Surprising Thing You Should Always Do Before Cutting a Cantaloupe, According to Experts

Hark, melon season is upon us! That fleeting piece of summer when watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and all of the other refreshing, perfectly sweet fruits...

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