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Health news • Jun 24

Uneven cerebellum aging may partly explain why some older adults stay mentally sharp

Scientists may have discovered a new role for the cerebellum, the part of the brain that sits at the base of the skull. A new paper published in the journal...

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Health news • Jun 24

France reports first Ebola patient as cases in Africa surge above 1,000

France said a doctor back from a humanitarian mission was infected and in stable condition, while experts said the outbreak in Africa could be the worst...

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Health news • Jun 24

Mapp, Gilead antivirals to be deployed in DRC Ebola trial: WHO chief

Officials are planning to study Mapp Biopharmaceutical's MBP134 and Gilead Sciences' remdesivir, which saw widespread use against COVID-19.

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Health news • Jun 24

Officials Warn Of Measles Exposure At Terminal 5 At O'Hare International Airport

The CDPH said an international traveler confirmed to have measles arrived at the airport on the morning of Wednesday, June 17.

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Health news • Jun 24

Micro-workouts: how to get fitter and healthier in 5 minutes

How long have you been sitting down? According to a new study, you need a five-minute “movement break” every hour to avoid fatigue, prevent low mood and to...

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Health news • Jun 24

Cheese from your nachos could soon help the planet

Scientists say they have found a new way to capture carbon from the atmosphere and it begins with dairy products and tofu.

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Health news • Jun 24

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Daniel Cressy celebrates what doctors hope is a "functional cure" for his sickle cell disease at Manning Family Children's Hospital in New Orleans on...

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Health news • Jun 24

Rats and mice are mutating and becoming resistant to poison, researchers warn

Increases the threat of deadly diseases to humans, such as flu-like bacterial disease leptospirosis and viral hantavirus.

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Health news • Jun 24

Three Las Vegas area ZIP codes report West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes

Mosquitoes collected in the 89121 ZIP code in southeast Las Vegas first tested positive as part of the Health District's ongoing surveillance program.

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Health news • Jun 24

U.S. provides experimental Ebola treatment for outbreak in Congo, bringing trials closer

The U.S. had said the antibody drug would be made available ​only to Americans deemed to be at high risk.

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Health news • Jun 24

Exclusive | CDC Ends Hantavirus Response as U.S. Outbreak Risk Diminishes

Move comes after end of 42-day quarantine at Nebraska facility for exposed American cruise-ship passengers.

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Health news • Jun 24

Doctor debunks 'nature's Ozempic' gelatin trend going viral on social media

Dr. Stephanie Widmer explains the difference between gelatin and GLP-1s and debunks the viral "nature's Ozempic" trend taking over social media.

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Health news • Jun 24

Scientists observe water switching between 2 different molecular structures, boosting decades-old theory

For decades, scientists suspected water secretly behaves like two different liquids. A new AI-powered study has finally caught it happening at the molecular...

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Health news • Jun 24

Why you should be brushing your teeth with your left hand to prevent dementia

The secret to a better brain workout might already be sitting in your bathroom. That matters as more and more people experience memory concerns.

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Health news • Jun 24

Here’s why you should be more worried about tetanus

The disease can cause muscle spasms strong enough to fracture bones. It's fully preventable, but vaccination rates are slipping.

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Health news • Jun 24

'Rat infestation' at Austin hospital forces kitchen closure, more cleaning

A patient at St. David's South Austin Medical Center is prepared for transport. The hospital is dealing with a rat problem while constructing a new tower.

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Health news • Jun 24

Top supplements Americans use are shifting from multivitamins to targeted health fixes

Dietary supplements are an excellent way to fill gaps in our nutritional requirements. From vitamins and macronutrients to gut-health probiotics,...

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Health news • Jun 24

North Carolina has highest venomous snakebite rate in U.S., new report shows

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

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Health news • Jun 24

I Was Fine to Give the Guy I Was Hooking Up With an Assist the First Few Times. But Three Strikes and You’re Out.

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Health news • Jun 24

As Ebola Cases Breach 1000, Trial Of Two Antiviral Treatments Due To Start Soon

A clinical trial of two antivirals that may be effective in treating Ebola Bundibugyo is expected to start in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) next...

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