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Health news • Jun 25

The Ticks That Cause Red-Meat Allergies Are Spreading Across the U.S.

The lone-star tick is expanding across the U.S., leading to more cases of alpha-gal syndrome.

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Health news • Jun 25

High-dose DHA reaches the brain but fails to protect memory

High-dose DHA effectively increased brain levels in older adults at Alzheimer's risk, but did not lead to cognitive or structural brain health improvements.

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Health news • Jun 25

Retraction of high-profile paper on cancer drug timing could hand ammo to China hawks

Nature Medicine has retracted a high-profile paper it published in February detailing the results of a China-based trial suggesting that cancer...

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Health news • Jun 25

As Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak rages, knowledge gaps still challenge response

As scientists race to understand the growing Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, ​medics say knowledge gaps are still hampering...

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Health news • Jun 25

Scientists Create AI Skin Patch That Acts Like an Instant Personal Doctor

Researchers developed a flexible AI computing patch that analyzes health data directly on the body, enabling near-instant medical insights and highly...

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Health news • Jun 25

U.S. Measles Outbreak Reaches 2,104 Cases as Summer Travel Threatens to Accelerate Spread

2104 measles cases have been confirmed in 41 U.S. jurisdictions as of June 18, 2026. The CDC warns summer travel could accelerate spread.

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Health news • Jun 25

Intermittent Fasting vs. Calorie Count: Which Is Best for Weight Loss?

A recent study found that "yo-yo dieters" may lose weight with intermittent fasting. The study compared intermittent fasting with calorie counting and found...

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Health news • Jun 25

Students warned of possible tuberculosis at metro Atlanta high school

The Fulton County Board of Health sent a letter to parents of a county high school to inform them that students and staff might have been exposed to someone...

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Health news • Jun 25

4 Supplements Experts Say Not to Mix With Blood Pressure Medications

Supplements that interact with blood pressure medications are ginseng, licorice root, and green tea. Talk to a doctor before taking a new supplement.

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Health news • Jun 25

FAQs Amid the Ongoing US Measles Outbreaks

This FAQ outlines current measles cases, key drivers of increasing cases, and the essential role pharmacists play in vaccination, patient counseling,...

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Health news • Jun 25

BIO 2026: How a gut feeling transformed cancer treatment forever

Dr. Israel Lowy remembers the days when he and his oncology immunotherapy colleagues were assigned tables in the distant east wing of the American Society...

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Health news • Jun 25

Wiggling Your Pinky Helps Prevent Alzheimer's, TikTok Says. Here's The Truth.

What if protecting your brain from dementia was as simple as wiggling your little fingers a few seconds each day? That's the promise behind "pinky time",...

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Health news • Jun 25

Nutritionist shares best diets to avoid neurological diseases

Nutritionist Jen Avis joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about how to eat to avoid neurological diseases.

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Health news • Jun 25

Coyote recently attacked resident and dogs in Great Falls, county says

Fairfax County officials are warning residents in the Great Falls area to watch out for a potentially rabid coyote. The coyote reportedly attacked multiple...

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Health news • Jun 25

North Carolina has highest venomous snakebite rate in US, report shows

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- North Carolina has the highest estimated rate of venomous snakebites per capita in the United States, according to a 2026 national...

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Health news • Jun 25

Trader Joe’s New Gummy Worms Come With an Unofficial Warning: Don’t Eat the Whole Bag

Trader Joe's new sweet-and-sour gummy worms are getting a lot of attention online—and not just because they taste good. Shoppers say the candy's unusually...

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Health news • Jun 25

A species of gut bacteria could ease anxiety and diarrhea-predominant IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition characterized by abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel movements, estimated to affect between 10% and...

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Health news • Jun 25

Heavy Weights or Light Weights for Heart Health? A Doctor Explains

What are the best weights to use when strength training for heart health? Doctor explains why lifting lighter weights with more repetitions is better.

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Health news • Jun 25

Popular pain supplement linked to faster Alzheimer’s decline — and death

While many turn to a popular supplement to ease joint pain, new research suggests they could actually speed up cognitive decline.

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Health news • Jun 25

Latest COVID vaccine may have unexpected health benefit, study suggests

The 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine is linked to fewer serious cardiovascular events among U.S. veterans, with the greatest benefit seen in those over age 75.

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