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Health news • Jul 16

Cyclosporiasis confirmed in Hawaii visitor

The Hawaii Department of Health on Wednesday confirmed a case of cyclosporiasis in a visitor who traveled to Hawaii from a state that has reported cases of...

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Health news • Jul 16

Neurostimulation restores feeling in paralysed hand for months after

Keith Thomas, 48, has paralysis, but brain stimulation gave him some feeling and movement in his hands – and this was maintained even when the stimulation...

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Health news • Jul 16

The US military will now test for ‘low T.’ Here’s what your testosterone levels actually tell you

Make sure the number on a testosterone check opens a real evaluation of health instead of becoming a shortcut to a prescription, Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt...

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Health news • Jul 16

Why the Mediterranean diet is so good for you, and 5 easy ways to try it

Researchers have found the diet, which is full of fiber-rich plants and lean proteins, can improve heart health and longevity.

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Health news • Jul 16

Vineyard Tick Experts Attend Nation's First Alpha-Gal Conference

An Island epidemiologist and clinician represented the Vineyard at the nation's first ever in-person alpha-gal syndrome conference earlier this month.

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Health news • Jul 16

Tick-Related Diseases Are on the Rise. You Need Only One Repellent for Your Whole Family.

You may feel the need to buy a bug repellent labeled for children. Fortunately, most kids can use the same one that adults do.

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Health news • Jul 16

Identification and Treatment Methods for Tick Control

Staying educated and up to date on identification and professional tick control methods doesn't just protect you out in the field — it protects your...

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Health news • Jul 16

Paralyzed Man Feels Sensation Again With Brain Stimulation Device

A brain-computer interface paired with electrical stimulation patches helped a paralyzed man regain hand strength, dexterity, and his sense of touch.

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Health news • Jul 16

From Treatment to Prevention: How Vaccines Are Reshaping the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers are exploring the possibility of using a vaccine for the prevention of pancreatic cancer in people at high risk.

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Health news • Jul 16

A neuroprosthesis for restoring hand movement and sensation in a person with complete tetraplegia

Millions of people worldwide are living with movement and sensory impairments owing to spinal cord injury, stroke and other neurological conditions.

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Health news • Jul 16

Dietitians Say This Is What You Should Eat for Breakfast If You Want All-Day Energy

Discover the foods dietitians recommend to fuel your body, avoid afternoon slumps, and maintain steady energy from morning to night.

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Health news • Jul 16

After revolutionary brain-computer implant, man with paralysis can feed himself

Keith Thomas, who has lived with paralysis since a diving accident in 2020, is now able to grasp, lift and drink from a cup on his own.

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Health news • Jul 16

It’s The Water, Not Produce, Likely Driving Cyclospora Outbreaks

Contaminated irrigation or processing water is more likely the source of the Cyclospora outbreak. There are many systemic failures, outlined here.

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Health news • Jul 16

Can nicotine make you smarter? Why biohackers — and conservative pundits — are embracing the controversial habit

A growing cohort of biohackers, including Dave Asprey, are using low-dose nicotine pouches to improve their cognitive performance and brain health.

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Health news • Jul 16

Shop locally to help prevent the bringing the national cyclosporiasis outbreak to Hawaii

A parasite linked to severe stomach illness is making headlines across the country, but Hawaiʻi health officials said there's no evidence the recent...

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Health news • Jul 16

The Controversy Over Taking Statins for Cholesterol​: Doctors Bust the Myth

If your doctor has suggested statin therapy to lower your cholesterol levels, you may feel torn. These little pills are among the most prescribed...

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Health news • Jul 16

How to avoid tick bites in your yard or while hiking in the woods, and what to do if one starts feasting on you

A tick disease researcher explains the risks and how she avoids bringing home ticks from both work and walking her dog in the woods.

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Health news • Jul 16

She Used Weight-Loss Drugs From a Telehealth Company, Then a GLP-1 Overdose Sent Her to the ER

There's been a 1,500% increase in poison control calls related to the overdose or side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. A woman describes a GLP-1...

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Health news • Jul 16

Skin Issues Can Signal Heart Problems. Dermatologist Reveals the No. 1 Sign to Look For

Your skin isn't separate from the rest of your body, a dermatologist says. And it can even clue you into potential heart health issues.

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Health news • Jul 16

Oregon officials keep eye out for dangerous new opioid found in other parts of the country

A new synthetic opioid has caused overdose deaths in 19 states in the last year.

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