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Health news • Jun 23

WHO urges scale up of newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects

The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on countries to expand newborn screening for birth defects, highlighting how early detection and treatment...

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Health news • Jun 23

Vitamin D and calcium supplements may not protect against bone fractures, large new study suggests

A major review of 69 trials finds calcium and vitamin D supplements do little to prevent fractures or falls.

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Health news • Jun 23

A Common Supplement Shows a Concerning Link to Heart Failure

One of the most popular supplements sold in the US could be having an unintended side effect, research suggests. Often promoted as a safe sleep aid,...

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Health news • Jun 23

How Bad Could the Ebola Outbreak Get? Latest on Testing, Tracing and Vaccines

Health officials say that the Ebola outbreak in East Africa could become one of the worst ever recorded unless the response ramps up.

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Health news • Jun 23

Exercise and Stress: Do High-Intensity Workouts Spike Cortisol Levels?

We asked experts to explain the relationship between the stress hormone and exercise.

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Health news • Jun 23

Tetanus cases are on the rise. A doctor explains what to know and how to protect yourself

Tetanus may sound like a disease from another era, but experts are warning that it remains a serious threat. Two recent reports from the US Centers for...

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Health news • Jun 23

Researchers explore immunotherapy to revive natural hair color

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Going gray has long been seen as an unavoidable part of getting older, but scientists are exploring a new way to bring natural hair color...

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Health news • Jun 23

3 People Have Gotten Cancer-Detecting Implants in Their Brains

A San Francisco startup with ties to Elon Musk's Neuralink has started testing its brain implant to detect and treat cancer in humans.

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Health news • Jun 23

One Protein May Prevent Brain Process Linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Scientists have identified a protein that may help stop the brain changes linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

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Health news • Jun 23

A sweeping new AI to detect heart conditions is coming to OpenEvidence

FDA-approved AI tool, EchoNext by Pathway Labs, can predict seven types of heart conditions from an EKG , will be available via OpenEvidence search engine.

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Health news • Jun 23

What GLP-1s Are Teaching Us About Compulsive Behavior

As GLP-1 research moves deeper into the brain, scientists are asking whether these drugs can help explain why some urges become so hard to resist.

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Health news • Jun 23

How Missouri is dealing with alpha-gal syndrome outbreak

Alpha-gal syndrome is a growing concern with more Missourians being diagnosed or experiencing symptoms, but medical professionals and the state Legislature...

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Health news • Jun 23

Bird Flu Has Reached The Last Free Continent. Can We Stop Its Spread?

On a remote beach near Esperance, Western Australia, two sick seabirds have brought the bird flu crisis to Australia. Testing has confirmed highly...

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Health news • Jun 23

Feeling Tired After Lunch Is Common—Dietitians Share 3 Tips to Avoid Afternoon Fatigue

Feeling tired after lunch? You're not alone. Dietitians share 3 proven tips to prevent afternoon fatigue and maintain steady energy levels throughout the...

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Health news • Jun 23

This emerging treatment is helping people avoid knee replacement surgery

A minimally invasive treatment called GAE is helping people with chronic knee pain get back to gardening, cycling, and other activities without undergoing...

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Health news • Jun 23

5 Foods Cardiologists Want Men to Eat More Often for Better Heart Health

Cardiologists share 5 foods men should eat more often for better heart health.

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Health news • Jun 23

People Are Sharing The Most Diabolical Things Doctors Have Said To Them And The Lack Of Filter Is Astonishing

Going to the doctor isn't always the most enjoyable experience, but most people expect their doctor to be a source of comfort, reassurance, and trust.

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Health news • Jun 23

Thousands of men with prostate cancer will now be offered high-powered radiotherapy on the NHS

Thousands of men with prostate cancer in England will be offered a more precise form of radiotherapy that cuts treatment time by up to 75 per cent,...

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Health news • Jun 23

Granola: Why This Popular Breakfast Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is an important part of health, and it can be influenced by everything from your genetics to your lifestyle choices.

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Health news • Jun 23

Raccoon tests positive for rabies after dog attack in backyard of N.J. home

A rabid raccoon killed by dogs in Far Hills prompts officials to urge pet vaccination and public caution.

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