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Health news • Jul 24

Dept. of Health confirms two travel-related cases of cyclosporiasis in Hawaii residents

The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed two additional cases of cyclosporiasis in Hawaii residents who traveled together internationally and to...

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Health news • Jul 24

2 Oregon residents sickened in possible link to nationwide Cyclospora outbreak

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Two Oregon residents are confirmed to have contracted Cyclospora infections that may be connected to the now-infamous multistate...

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Health news • Jul 24

Surgeon General suggests high measles counts could be tied to abortion opposition

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo suggested Friday that opposition to abortion could have helped fuel a measles outbreak in Florida since many cases are...

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Health news • Jul 24

Cleveland Clinic study links gut microbe byproduct to heart arrhythmia

A Cleveland Clinic-led study shows a connection between elevated blood levels of TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) - a byproduct of gut bacteria digestion of...

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Health news • Jul 24

Rabid Bat Lands on Table While Family Is Eating Lunch at Southern Calif. Restaurant

A bat that landed on table at popular Vista, Calif., eatery Yellow Deli has tested positive for rabies, health officials say.

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Health news • Jul 24

Spontaneous changes in brain state influence the readiness to form memories, neuroscientists find

Most everyday moments are quickly forgotten, while others stay with us for a lifetime. How the brain determines which memories are retained and which are...

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Health news • Jul 24

US sees highest number of measles cases in 35 years

The US has hit a 35-year high in measles cases, according to new figures from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Health news • Jul 24

An experimental gene therapy killed a 6-year-old girl in China. Her parents are seeking accountability.

A 6-year-old girl was given a first-of-its-kind gene therapy in a hospital in China for a nonlethal condition. Within a week, she was dead.

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Health news • Jul 24

Could the new limit for human life span be 190 years?

A new mathematical model on human longevity has calculated the theoretical maximum age a human brain can reach, suggesting humans could live up to twice the...

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Health news • Jul 24

Financial Hardship Linked To Brain Shrinkage, Cognitive Decline

A 70-year British study links long-term financial hardship to memory decline and brain shrinkage decades later.

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Health news • Jul 24

Bat with rabies found in Mahoning County

A bat found in Mahoning County tested positive for rabies, according to a news release from Mahoning County Public Health.

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Health news • Jul 24

Armadillos likely behind Florida’s surge in leprosy cases. Here’s what you need to know

Florida saw an uptick in reported leprosy cases in 2025 and has continued to record new infections in 2026, according to the National Hansen's Disease...

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Health news • Jul 24

Influencers Are Promoting ‘Parasite-Free’ Grocery Hauls

Plus, fro-yo FOMO and good news for coffee lovers.

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Health news • Jul 24

The Tennessee Department of Health urges protection against tick and mosquito-borne diseases

The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding all Tennesseans to take simple and preventive steps to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases.

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Health news • Jul 24

"The child is terrified": Doctors on the front lines of a measles comeback speak out

This isn't just a bad year for measles. It looks to be the start of a bad era. Confirmed measles cases just hit a 35-year high, and it's only July.

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Health news • Jul 24

9 Fruits With the Most Plant-Based Omega-3 for Heart Health and Less Inflammation

Which fruits contain omega-3 fatty acids? Walnuts are rich in the heart-healthy fat, and a dietitian explains other plant-based sources, including some...

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Health news • Jul 24

Lifelong restriction of dietary valine has sex-specific benefits for health and lifespan in mice

Dietary protein is a key regulator of metabolic health in humans and rodents. Many of the benefits of protein restriction are mediated by reduced intake of...

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Health news • Jul 24

TV and radio legend Craig Walker, who spent decades as Portland’s morning companion, dies at 80

Craig Walker, a longtime favorite of generations of Portland radio and TV fans, died Wednesday, K103 Portland reported. He was 80 years old.

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Health news • Jul 24

7-Day No-Sugar, High-Protein Meal Plan for Healthy Aging, Created by a Dietitian

This 7-day meal plan combines high-protein meals with calcium- and vitamin D-rich ingredients to maintain muscle mass and support bone health.

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Health news • Jul 24

Novel Compound May Restore Aging Muscles

A new study shows that lipoic acid trisulfide (LASSS) protects hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) from age-related nitration.

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