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Health news • Jun 17

Ancient DNA is rewriting the history of plague

Geneticists have recovered ancient DNA from 5500-year-old teeth, revealing the earliest evidence of plague outbreaks among Siberian hunter-gatherers.

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Health news • Jun 17

Taking A Break? Study Finds Why Many GLP-1 Users Stop And Restart Their Medication

The findings provide insight into the challenges people face while using these medications and may help healthcare providers identify patients who need...

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Health news • Jun 17

Rare Neanderthal baby remains reveal growth patterns similar to modern humans and signs of metabolic disease

Tiny Neanderthal bones and baby teeth recovered from a cave in Germany are helping researchers piece together how Neanderthal children grew before and...

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Health news • Jun 17

Congo Ebola response strained a month after WHO declares international emergency

NAIROBI/LONDON/DAKAR, June 17 (Reuters) - Health workers battling an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo lack the personnel to identify...

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Health news • Jun 17

Why are experts warning latest Ebola outbreak could be ‘worst ever’?

The virus is spreading faster than health workers can track it and international funding has slumped.

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Health news • Jun 17

Why fermented foods are so good for your gut, and 5 ways to eat more of them

Scientists have found that they may lower inflammation, improve blood sugar control and increase the diversity of your gut microbiome.

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Health news • Jun 17

Why weight-loss drugs don’t work for some people

Weight-loss jabs are the latest craze for shedding a few pounds. Their effect has been dramatic with drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) causing...

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Health news • Jun 17

Inside the push to keep RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda alive

In February at Republicans' private Capitol Hill clubhouse, President Donald Trump's chief pollster delivered a message about voters and their desire to...

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Health news • Jun 17

Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague’s timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago

Scientists have found evidence of the oldest known plague, dating back about 5500 years ago — some 200 years earlier than previously thought.

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Health news • Jun 17

Humans may have hidden regenerative powers

Scientists have taken a surprising step toward unlocking regeneration in mammals, showing that the ability to rebuild complex body parts may not be lost...

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Health news • Jun 17

Study: Microbiome Is Shaped By Who We Live With, Couples Share More Than They Realize

Your microbiome is shaped by who you live with, and new research finds gut bacteria couples share most are tied to poorer health.

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Health news • Jun 17

Dangerous tapeworm linked to severe liver disease spreads into Washington coyotes, researchers report

Coyotes in the Puget Sound area have tested positive for a dangerous tapeworm associated with severe liver disease, the first recorded detection of the...

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Health news • Jun 17

Avocado vs. Hummus: Which Is Better for the Mediterranean Diet?

Dietitians compare avocado and hummus and explain both how these foods fit into the Mediterranean diet.

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Health news • Jun 17

WHO issues comprehensive guidelines on filovirus disease, including Ebola and Marburg disease

As the Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling an Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has...

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Health news • Jun 17

16 Doctors That Said Something So Horrible They Need Their License Revoked

A little bit ago, we asked y'all to share your worst experience with a doctor, and I'm stunned. Steve Harvey clenching his teeth with shocked wide eyes.

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Health news • Jun 17

RFK Jr. orders American exposed to hantavirus to stay quarantined against her will

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered an American passenger exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship to remain in quarantine despite medical...

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Health news • Jun 17

Rabid bat found in Niwot

The Boulder County Public Health Department (BCHD) announced on Friday, June 12, that a bat found at a private residence in Niwot has tested positive.

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Health news • Jun 17

Why just sharing a stick while walking can significantly improve balance

Could the secret to preventing dangerous falls be surprisingly simple? For older adults, these unexpected tumbles are a leading cause of injury,...

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Health news • Jun 17

Research Says Married Women Are More Likely To Cheat With This Familiar Person Than A Stranger

According to research, your wife is most likely to cheat on you with someone you'd probably least expect: a same-sex partner.

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Health news • Jun 17

Common plastic chemical linked to lifelong anxiety in new study

Exposure to a common plastic chemical before and shortly after birth may have lasting effects on behavior. Researchers found that male rats exposed early in...

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