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Health news • Jun 24

France confirms first Ebola case in doctor who had worked in DRC

French health ministry says patient's contacts are being traced and that risk to European public is very low.

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Health news • Jun 24

5 foods that contain both protein and fiber

With these sweet-spot foods you get both the protein perks, like muscle maintenance, and the fiber perks, like improved gut health and reduced risks of...

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Health news • Jun 24

Sitting at your desk all day? Get up and get moving!

Melanie McNeal explains offers tips for getting steps in and moving throughout the day while sitting at your desk.

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Health news • Jun 24

Even 5-Minute Movement Breaks Can Boost Your Mood And Fight Fatigue

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Health news • Jun 24

How young coquí frogs balance the competing demands of growth and fighting disease

A new study tracks how young frogs are trying to avoid a deadly fungal infection.

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Health news • Jun 24

Ebola Outbreak Spreads Outside Africa As France Diagnoses First Case

It's the first case outside of Africa amid an Ebola outbreak officials have warned could quickly become the worst on record.

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Health news • Jun 24

Humans in The Andes Seem to Have Evolved a Strange Genetic Ability

Over thousands of years, humans living high in the Argentinian Andes have relied on drinking water that would make most people deathly ill.

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Health news • Jun 24

'Flesh-eating' bacteria threat spreads on Europe's beaches as seas warm

Summer starts with millions of tourists by the sea, but climate change is spreading Vibrio “flesh-eating” bacteria, forcing beach closures in Spain and...

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Health news • Jun 24

This Morning Habit Could Be Raising Your Dementia Risk, According to Research

Science suggests that regularly skipping breakfast may lead to cognitive decline later in life. Here's why and what you need to know.

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Health news • Jun 24

Killer Eye-Bleeding Virus Spreads to New Country

The case is linked to a rare strain of the virus.

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Health news • Jun 24

21 Dangerous Wellness Trends Health Experts Say People Need To Stop Falling For

"Injecting yourself full of peptides is a truly horrifying trend. You don't have to be a healthcare expert to know that randomly injecting yourself with...

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Health news • Jun 24

Pesky mice in your home? They may be immune to pesticides, N.J. study finds.

Some house mice throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., carry genetic mutations that render common rodent poison ineffective,...

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Health news • Jun 24

The 'tech neck' time bomb: why 43 million young Americans could cripple U.S. health care within a generation

A spine surgeon warns that smartphone addiction is quietly deforming the spines of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

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Health news • Jun 24

How many minutes of exercise do you need per week? Study reveals surprising answer

A large-scale British study suggests that just 90–120 minutes of weekly strength training may be enough to deliver major health benefits, with no added...

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Health news • Jun 24

Dietitians Say These 6 Greens Can Help Support a Healthier Gut

Dietitians share six different greens they recommend eating to support your gut health, including spinach, arugula, broccoli, kale, dandelion greens,...

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Health news • Jun 24

One common type of fat may increase diabetes risk, while another helps fight it

A new review suggests that the type of fat you eat may affect your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Saturated fats rich in palmitic acid – the most...

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Health news • Jun 24

This disease is more expensive than cancer and heart disease combined. And it’s only going to get worse.

Alzheimer's disease and related dementias will cost the U.S. about $818 billion this year, driven by medical expenses, as well as the often overlooked costs...

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Health news • Jun 24

Maine reports first case of rare tick-borne disease this year

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says the person tested positive in Penobscot County.

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Health news • Jun 24

Louisiana man becomes first in region functionally cured of sickle cell disease

Daniel Cressy, 23, says path leading to completion of curative gene therapy is his 'greatest blessing'

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Health news • Jun 24

The Wearable Data Your Doctor Actually Wants

Wearables can offer rough information about a person's health, experts say, but only some metrics are medically useful.

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