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Health news • Jul 21

The US is on pace for its worst measles year in decades. Here’s where the DMV stands

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The United States is on track to record its highest year for measles cases in more than 30 years, and the D.C. region has been...

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Health news • Jul 21

Tips to avoid the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite

An expert explains the circumstances behind the farm-to-bathroom journey of the cyclospora outbreak and others like it.

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Health news • Jul 21

5 takeaways from the new cholesterol guidelines

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, but the latest 2026 cholesterol management guidelines emphasize that prevention...

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Health news • Jul 21

Thymulin restrains age-associated myeloid inflammation and enhances cancer immunotherapy

Chronic inflammation increases with age and contributes to cancer progression and therapeutic resistance, yet the mechanisms underlying this process remain...

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Health news • Jul 21

Delaware sees first Cyclosporiasis case in ongoing multistate outbreak

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has confirmed the state's first case of Cyclosporiasis as health officials continue monitoring a...

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Health news • Jul 21

US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says

A new report says the Trump administration's disruptions to a global AIDS relief program have forced organizations to close clinics, lay off staff and cut...

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Health news • Jul 21

6 dementia symptoms that can show up years before a diagnosis

Impaired memory and thinking are the most common symptoms associated with a dementia diagnosis. But noncognitive symptoms can appear years or even decades...

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Health news • Jul 21

There May Be A New Way To Clear Alzheimer's Proteins From The Brain

For a long time, the development of dementia has been associated with the buildup of proteins like amyloid plaques and tau.

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Health news • Jul 21

Texas confirms 30 additional 'explosive' diarrhea cases within a week

State health officials have confirmed 30 new "explosive" diarrhea cases in Texas within a week, as concerns continue to grow. The Texas Department of State...

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Health news • Jul 21

Fourth person dies in New York City legionnaires’ disease outbreak

US health officials say source of Upper East Side cluster has probably been eliminated after 76 people fell ill.

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Health news • Jul 21

What exactly is ‘explosive diarrhea’?

In the case of the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, the “hallmark” symptom appears to be the more explosive type of diarrhea.

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Health news • Jul 21

A Mother Got So Happy at Her Daughter’s Wedding That She Ended Up Hospitalized

A recent case report details how the women developed a rare condition nicknamed "happy heart syndrome."

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Health news • Jul 21

Coffee lovers can take heart: Up to 5 cups a day appears safe for most adults, experts say

Drinking up to five cups of coffee daily may lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure and Type 2 diabetes, says the American Heart...

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Health news • Jul 21

Will vaccine boosters be necessary as measles spreads nationwide?

Experts don't think so, but some people may still seek an additional dose to protect others who can't be vaccinated.

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Health news • Jul 21

Her date sent her a voice memo. It started a viral debate about sex

A viral voice memo opened up a debate on modern dating, sex and consent. Relationship and sex therapists explain why it has the internet so triggered.

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Health news • Jul 21

Utah woman speaks out after losing husband to post-sepsis syndrome

Stefani Ellison, of Cedar City, lost her husband Stephen Ellison one year ago to suicide, due largely to post-sepsis syndrome. She hopes sharing their story...

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Health news • Jul 21

Woman Wonders Why Tattoo Hurt So Much, Scan Reveals Shocking Truth

There is no doubt that getting a tattoo can hurt, but one woman was left stunned by the pain she felt in her ankle while getting new ink—only for a scan to...

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Health news • Jul 21

How the culture war came for condoms, PrEP, and HIV testing

The Trump administration's cuts to PEPFAR are reshaping the global fight against HIV.

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Health news • Jul 21

What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Take Vitamin D

Learn how vitamin D supplements may affect your blood pressure, who may benefit most, and how much to take safely—especially if you're low in vitamin D.

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Health news • Jul 21

Watching too much TV in midlife may shrink the brain

Watching television very often in midlife may be linked to troubling brain changes decades later. In a study of about 1700 adults, frequent TV viewers later...

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