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Health news • Jun 14

Think a tick bit your dog or cat? Here are symptoms to look for

(NEXSTAR) – Tick activity has been high so far this year, with emergency department visits sparked by the pests reaching levels we haven't seen in a decade.

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Health news • Jun 14

5 Drinks With More Blood Pressure Benefits Than Green Tea

Dietitians share the best drinks for blood pressure support beyond green tea, including beet juice, hibiscus tea, pomegranate juice and more.

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Health news • Jun 14

Common supplement may accelerate memory loss from Alzheimer’s disease

People with Alzheimer's disease who took the common supplement glucosamine were 25% more likely to die within five years than those who didn't.

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Health news • Jun 14

Dangerous hormone-disrupting chemicals found in US breast milk samples

Study of mothers in Seattle underscores 'widespread, systemic problem' of chemical contamination, experts say.

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Health news • Jun 14

Antidepressants and antipsychotics could serve as alternatives to opioids, study finds

Medications that target depression, anxiety and poor sleep could help treat pain without opioids' addictive properties.

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Health news • Jun 14

GLP-1 Drugs Appear to Prevent Cancer, New Research Finds

A collection of over forty studies presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology last month all point to a potential medical miracle: that GLP-1...

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Health news • Jun 14

5 Exercises You Should Do In The Morning, According To Experts

Feel like moving your body when you get out of bed? Fitness pros share the workout moves that are most effective in the a.m..

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Health news • Jun 14

Struggling With Brain Fog And Fatigue? You Might Be Lacking This 1 Essential Mineral.

What if your exhaustion wasn't just because of family stress, work tasks and social obligations? While those things can certainly cause fatigue,...

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Health news • Jun 14

2 daylight raccoon attacks within hours have New Jersey town eyeing rabies pellets

Ridgewood, New Jersey, is dealing with the fallout from two raccoon bites reported hours apart. The incidents sent a child and an adult for preventive...

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Health news • Jun 14

These longevity meal swaps may lower your biological age — while saving time and money

A new study suggests swapping some, but not all, of your meat for plant proteins can help improve longevity.

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Health news • Jun 14

A single dose of psilocybin provides months of relief from chronic suicidal thoughts in new study

A recent study in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry suggests that a single dose of psilocybin, paired with psychological support, may rapidly and safely...

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Health news • Jun 14

New MLK hospital program brings amputations to zero for at-risk diabetic patients

A new program has boosted patients' health while avoiding painful, costly surgeries. In its four years, only one high-risk diabetes patient has needed an...

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Health news • Jun 14

The Best Morning Drink to Help You Poop (Besides Coffee)

Gut health experts share their favorite morning drink besides coffee to help you poop in the morning, along with other tips for supporting gut health and...

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Health news • Jun 14

How a nutritionist hits her protein goal without tracking food or counting macros

According to Sophie Gastman, a registered nutritionist, you don't need to count your macros to eat enough protein. Instead, she keeps her kitchen stocked...

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Health news • Jun 14

Newton-Wellesley Hospital's brain tumor investigation: New info on the 11 diagnosed nurses

A new report on the investigation into a potential hospital cancer cluster is shedding light on the 11 nurses who were diagnosed with brain tumors.

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Health news • Jun 14

What to know about alpha-gal syndrome as cases of life-threatening meat allergy spike

Regulators recently approved the first drug for the condition, and more therapies may be on the way.

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Health news • Jun 14

Dear Abby: I revealed my health concern. He talked about himself.

Dear Abby: Am I selfish for being upset by my partner's reaction?

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Health news • Jun 14

Athletes who go plant-based consistently report the same first change before any strength gain — they can train hard again the next day, and the next, and the cumulative effect over months is enormous

Plant-based athletes from Scott Jurek to Patrik Baboumian consistently describe the same first change: not raw strength, but the ability to train hard on...

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Health news • Jun 14

What to Do If You Find a Tick on Your Body, According to an Expert

Learn how to remove a tick safely, when to seek medical care, and how to prevent tick bites with repellents, clothing, and tick checks from an expert.

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Health news • Jun 14

People taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic started moving less

People taking popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound may be losing pounds, but they could also be moving less.

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