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Health news • Jun 16

Scientist confronting the rising global threat of mosquitoes

Growing up in Tahiti, Anna-Bella Failloux saw first-hand the threat posed by mosquitoes: nearly a third of adults on the picturesque island once had swollen...

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Health news • Jun 16

1940s-era drug helps uncover kidney pathway that may improve disease treatment

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a previously unrecognized way the kidneys regulate water balance—an advance that could lead to improved treatments...

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Health news • Jun 16

‘It’s really concerning’: Lakeland residents speak after 5 people, puppy attacked by rabid cat

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Five people and a puppy were attacked by a rabid cat in North Lakeland. It happened in the first week of June.

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Health news • Jun 16

Popular 'Ice' Vape Flavors May Have a Hidden Effect on Your Heart

For years, flavour additives in e-cigarettes have been largely viewed as a secondary concern compared with nicotine. Research and regulation have focused on...

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Health news • Jun 16

Utah reports nearly 700 measles cases since outbreak began, threatens elimination status

In the year since measles began spreading across the United States, Utah has reported nearly 700 cases.The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has...

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Health news • Jun 16

American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"

Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian...

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Health news • Jun 16

A federal medical reviewer said she could go home. RFK Jr. said no.

A medical review found Hondius passenger Angela Perryman could safely quarantine at home. An order issued Monday requires her to remain in a secure facility...

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Health news • Jun 16

American doctor who recovered from Ebola arrives back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"

The American doctor who contracted Ebola while working on a humanitarian mission in Congo has returned to the United States and said he's feeling well after...

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Health news • Jun 16

Ebola Cases Top 800 in Congo as Aid Groups Warn Outbreak May Be Larger Than Reported

Ebola treatment centers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are becoming overwhelmed as confirmed cases surge past 800 and health workers struggle to...

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Health news • Jun 16

Possible measles exposure in three Bay Area locations

Health officials warn citizens of a possible measles exposure at SFO, a San Jose Trader Joe's and International Halal Market on June 8.

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Health news • Jun 16

The Best Morning Drink for High Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians

Discover the best morning drink for high blood pressure. Dietitians recommend beet juice for its heart health benefits, blood pressure support and key...

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Health news • Jun 16

A 'Useless' Organ That Doctors Often Remove May Actually Fight Cancer

There's a small fatty gland that sits behind your sternum and is often said to be 'useless' in adulthood.

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Health news • Jun 16

Teen Hospitalized for Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Swimming with Siblings in Florida

A Florida mother is asking for help after her teenage son's day swimming with his siblings has turned into a “medical nightmare.”.

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Health news • Jun 15

Slow breathing can influence brain activity and decision behavior

A new study from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam–Rehbruecke (DIfE) and Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin shows for the first time that...

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Health news • Jun 15

This 5-Second Pinky Exercise To Reduce Dementia Is Going Viral — And Neurologists Have Thoughts

Could staving off memory loss be as simple as strategically wiggling your pinky fingers around every day? That's what TikTokers are claiming.

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Health news • Jun 15

Self-pleasure before bed is linked to falling asleep faster and sleeping better

Engaging in physical and mental self-pleasure before going to bed is associated with falling asleep faster, enjoying better sleep quality, and experiencing...

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Health news • Jun 15

New Hampshire man hospitalized for weeks after contracting tick-borne illness

A Concord man has become seriously ill after contracting a tick-borne illness.

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Health news • Jun 15

This Common Vaccine Could Be the Secret to Lowering Your Risk of Cognitive Decline, New Study Finds

New research published by scientists at Brown University's School of Public Health found that a widely available vaccine could be a key tool in fighting...

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Health news • Jun 15

Two years, 2 million words: How a brain implant transformed an ALS patient’s life

For the past six years, Casey Harrell's life has felt like a slow-motion car crash. At 42, he began to lose his voice to the neurodegenerative disease ALS,...

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Health news • Jun 15

Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation Fixes Parkinson’s Walking Gait

A new study unveils an adaptive deep brain stimulation system that adjusts in real time to prevent Parkinson's falls.

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