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Health news • Jun 15

Kennedy Orders Woman to Stay in Hantavirus Quarantine, Despite C.D.C. Recommendation

Others who were in the facility have been allowed to return to their homes in recent weeks for monitoring by local health officials.

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Health news • Jun 15

True scale of Congo Ebola outbreak still unknown one month in, responders say

One month after Ebola cases were confirmed in eastern Congo, its true scale remains unknown, with major data gaps muddying the picture and persistent,...

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Health news • Jun 15

Study Looks at Risk for Dementia After Shingles Vaccine in High-Risk Group

Older adults at higher risk for dementia were less likely to have a dementia diagnosis if they received a herpes zoster (shingles) shot, a cohort study...

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Health news • Jun 15

Niwot Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, First Boulder County Case of 2026

A bat recently found in Boulder County tested positive for rabies and the county is cautioning the public about the harms of the viral disease and...

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Health news • Jun 15

New hope for Lynden stroke patient, UW implant may help rewire the brain

Learning an instrument for the first time is hard, but learning it a second time can be even harder! At least that's the experience for Keith McKenzie of...

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Health news • Jun 15

Study suggests shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk

A study led by Brown University researchers found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine currently used in the U.S. were less likely to be...

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Health news • Jun 15

Heart protection from COVID shots remains amid updates, study finds

Although most Americans have eschewed seasonal COVID-19 vaccines, the updated shots continue to show significant protection against cardiovascular disease,...

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Health news • Jun 15

Prominent Birmingham family makes $10 million gift to UAB for Alzheimer’s research

The Gorrie family has contributed $10 million to UAB to fund research and teaching efforts toward treating Alzheimer's Disease. In addition, the University...

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Health news • Jun 15

Epidemiology of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Incidence, Temporal Trends, and Associated Factors

Early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) refers to colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosed in adults younger than 50 years. We conducted this systematic review and...

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Health news • Jun 15

Rare Supercentenarian Ate 1 Food 3x Daily. Here’s What Surprised Scientists Inside Her Gut Microbiome

Scientists looked inside the gut of the world's oldest woman for the secrets of living longer. Here is what they actually found.

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Health news • Jun 15

The CDC Found a Pregnancy Risk More Americans Appear Willing to Take

Drinking alcohol while pregnant can be a risky gamble. Unfortunately, it's one that more Americans are taking, recent data from the Centers for Disease...

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Health news • Jun 15

20 Healthy Recipes to Help Lower Your Dementia Risk

Try this list of meals and snacks that follow the MIND diet—an eating pattern that can help reduce your risk of dementia—to enjoy at any time of day.

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Health news • Jun 15

Busy tick season in Connecticut raises concerns about Lyme disease risk

A day that feels perfect for getting outdoors in Connecticut may come with a hidden risk. Experts say it is shaping up to be a busy year for ticks,...

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Health news • Jun 15

Measles case detected at SFO days before World Cup start

Travelers at the often bustling international terminal at San Francisco Airport may have been exposed to the highly contagious measles virus days before the...

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Health news • Jun 15

Brain-computer interface enables independent, accurate communication for man living with ALS

A new study demonstrates that a person with severe paralysis caused by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can use a brain-computer interface (BCI) at home...

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Health news • Jun 15

Why Some People Are Wired to Wake Up Early, According to Experts

Ever wonder why some people wake up early without an alarm? Experts explain how genetics, circadian rhythms, and daily habits influence your sleep schedule.

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Health news • Jun 15

Brain-computer interface: ALS patient uses brain implant for 19 months

An ALS patient has been using a brain-computer interface daily at home for almost two years. The study provides important evidence for its everyday...

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Health news • Jun 15

The tiny tick threatening to ruin Americans’ summer – by turning them vegan

Lone star species causing a wave of alpha-gal syndrome, leaving sufferers allergic to meat and dairy.

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Health news • Jun 15

DPH confirms first case of measles in Connecticut this year

The Connecticut Department of Public Health has confirmed the state's first case of measles this year in an unvaccinated adult from Hartford County...

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Health news • Jun 15

OPINION: ASCO 2026 — Postulating under-50 cancer surge, GLP-1, computational oncology

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