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Health news • Aug 08

Drug-resistant fungus spreads to 23 states including Wisconsin

A drug-resistant fungus has been detected in 23 states in 2026, including Wisconsin, where dozens of cases have been reported. Candida auris is an.

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Health news • Aug 08

Why are there so many mosquitoes in San Diego this summer?

San Diego County reports a spike in mosquito activity due to heat and high tides, prompting increased vector control measures.

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Health news • Aug 08

The No. 1 Snack to Fight Off a Mid-Afternoon Slump, According to Dietitians

What is the best snack to beat a mid-afternoon slump? Dietitians say it's a snack that offers complex carbs, fiber, protein, and healthy fats,...

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Health news • Aug 08

Woman Moved In With Her Boyfriend And Everything Seemed Fine, Until Unexplained Symptoms Began Months Later

When Sabrina Castaldi moved in with her boyfriend, she thought she was starting an exciting new chapter. Instead, months later, she began suffering from...

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Health news • Aug 08

The most extensive review of dementia risk to date found nearly half of all cases trace back to 14 everyday factors, from hearing loss to untreated vision problems, most of which have more to do with your health than your age

Age is the risk factor everyone assumes is doing most of the work in dementia, the one variable nobody thinks they can do anything about.

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Health news • Aug 08

Louisiana warns against flesh-eating bacteria after five deaths

Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions against a flesh-eating bacterial infection following the deaths of five people this...

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Health news • Aug 08

Canned Vs Dried Beans: Which Is Actually Healthier?

Comparing canned and dried beans, the one thing to consider is sodium — if you buy canned beans and rinse them well, you can reap the benefits and...

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Health news • Aug 08

It's Not Just Mom's Diet: Father's Junk Food Habit May Shape His Unborn Baby

The more we find out about ultra-processed foods, the more we lose our appetite. These industrially formulated food products are low in nutrients and high...

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Health news • Aug 08

Prefrontal Cortex Can Block Creative Problem-Solving

A new study shows that silencing the medial prefrontal cortex accelerates problem-solving and strategy shifts in mice.

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Health news • Aug 08

I Took a Video of What I Thought Was My Child Enjoying a Classic Childhood Activity. My Wife Was Not So Charmed.

This is a newsletter bonus question. Care and Feeding is Slate's parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here.

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Health news • Aug 08

Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana

Louisiana health officials said that five residents died this year after they were sickened with Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in...

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Health news • Aug 08

The sneaky kind of cholesterol that may be threatening your heart health

Lipoprotein(a) isn't part of a standard lipid panel and is largely driven by genetics. Here's why it's important to get your level checked.

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Health news • Aug 08

Maryland state park partially closed after rabid beavers attack visitors

Portions of Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland remain closed to visitors after two people were attacked by rabid beavers.

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Health news • Aug 08

7 inexpensive sources of fiber to add to your grocery list

Meeting daily fiber recommendations is easier to do with these versatile and low-cost ingredients that can be found at almost any supermarket.

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Health news • Aug 08

Vibrio vulnificus outbreak: Flesh-eating bacteria in seawater kills at least 5

Louisiana health officials on Thursday urged residents to take precautions following an uptick in cases of the dangerous flesh-eating bacteria Vibr...

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Health news • Aug 08

Injured Cat Left Outside a Rescue Looks Around, Confused, With 'No Idea' What Just Happened

This feline fur baby needs a fresh start.

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Health news • Aug 08

Rabid Beavers Attack Visitors at State Park

A 13-year-old swimmer and a 19-year-old fisherman were bitten in separate attacks in Maryland.

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Health news • Aug 08

The new mRNA flu shot mFlusiva is more effective. Why doctors worry Long Islanders may not try it.

A newly approved flu vaccine that studies show is more effective than others may be in Long Island pharmacies in the coming weeks, but the mRNA technology...

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Health news • Aug 08

How melatonin can mess with kids’ sleep — and may impact memory, learning and emotional development

Almost half of American parents give their kids melatonin to help them sleep. Could it actually be doing the opposite?

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Health news • Aug 08

This La Roche-Posay Face Cream Was Already a ‘Holy Grail,’ but This New SPF Version Makes Mornings Even Easier

La Roche-Posay and its Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer have a devoted following, and the skin care company has made this holy-grail face cream even...

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