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Health news • Jun 16

American doctor previously infected with Ebola in DRC returns to US

The American doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has returned to the United States.

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Health news • Jun 16

Happy Birthday, Sara Beth: Clayton Girl Continues Inspiring Others Through Cancer Journey

Sara Beth Bagley poses with her birthday cake during her queen-themed 7th birthday celebration at Bethesda Church in Clayton. Contributed Photo.

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Health news • Jun 16

Researchers Warn Widely Prescribed Blood Pressure Drugs Could Be Harming Diabetic Kidneys

New research suggests that a common second-line blood pressure treatment may not be as kidney-friendly as previously assumed for some people with diabetic...

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Health news • Jun 16

Popular Supplement Ingredient Linked to Shorter Lifespans in Men

A nutrient often promoted for boosting focus and brain performance may carry an unexpected downside for men's long‑term health, according to a new study.

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Health news • Jun 16

Unprecedented brain implant allows paralyzed man to completely control his computer and "speak" independently

A recent study published in Nature Medicine provides evidence that a specialized brain implant can allow a person with severe paralysis to independently...

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Health news • Jun 16

COVID-19 vaccine linked with lower risk of heart attack, stroke: Study

New research shows that the COVID-19 vaccine reduces the risk of cardiovascular issues associated with the virus by 40%. Learn more here.

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Health news • Jun 16

Woman with ‘completely normal’ life woke up with aches — and was left paralyzed

A woman who woke up with “gym” aches was struck down by a sudden paralysis, caused by a rare condition. Charlie Wilson, 38, was living a “completely normal”...

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Health news • Jun 16

Gen Z Isn't Enjoying Their 20s As Much As Gen X & Boomers Did For 9 Pretty Legit Reasons

Older people may think youth is a time to live your best life, but for Gen Z, their 20s are not particularly enjoyable at the moment.

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Health news • Jun 16

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease (Lyme borreliosis) remains the most common vector-borne infection in the northern hemisphere. Approximately 30,000 cases are reported in the...

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Health news • Jun 16

A 2025 NYU study found that women who actively worry about aging — particularly those who fear future health problems — measurably age faster at the cellular level than those who do not, in a quiet finding that suggests how a person thinks about getting ol

Worrying about getting old, it turns out, may not be a neutral psychological activity. In November 2025, Mariana Rodrigues, a PhD student at the NYU School...

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Health news • Jun 16

Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo, and "that means we are missing cases," WHO says

Kampala, Uganda — The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda is still spreading one month after the outbreak was declared...

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Health news • Jun 16

Dear Doctor: What makes some people more reactive to mosquito bites than others?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I attract mosquitoes like nobody else I know! When I was younger, the bites would become large and hard. I'm 65, and if there are mosquitoes...

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Health news • Jun 16

Most Women Are Concerned About Heart Disease—but Miss This Early Sign

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer for both men and women, but women are more likely than men to die after cardiac events. While there are many factors at...

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Health news • Jun 16

GLP-1 drugs linked to major drop in pancreatic, colorectal cancer risk

Scientists have found that GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, and Wegovy, is linked to a decrease in the overall risk of developing obesity-related cancers...

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Health news • Jun 16

The Download: the first brain implant power user and South Korea’s AI obsession

This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology.

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Health news • Jun 16

Watson IL Woman Undergoes Groundbreaking Procedure

Carolyn Burk and her son, Mark. Seventy-five year old Carolyn Burk of Watson has suffered with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) since she was a teenager.

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Health news • Jun 16

What Happens to YOur Body When You Take Collagen and Protein Powder Together

The growing trend of stacking your supplements might have you wondering if you should be doing it, too. Two of the most popular, slurped down by gym-goers...

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Health news • Jun 16

'On the ground, it's a disaster': In Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ebola epidemic spirals out of control

FeatureOne month after the Congolese authorities officially declared the outbreak, the health response is failing to contain the virus's spread,...

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Health news • Jun 16

‘Some question if Ebola is real’: how trust is central in fighting DRC outbreak

In Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), winning the race against the disease requires earning the community's trust first and foremost,...

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Health news • Jun 16

I kept waking up at 3 a.m. until a doctor told me to stop making this common evening mistake — and 61% of us do it

Just when I think I've got my sleep issues sorted, nighttime anxiety comes knocking — and usually at the inconvenient time of 3 a.m. Waking up at night is a...

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