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Health news • Jul 13

The mystery behind what killed Botticelli’s muse: has a 550-year-old medical case been solved?

Simonetta Vespucci died suddenly at 23. Centuries later, her portraits may explain what really happened.

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Health news • Jul 13

How to walk to reap the cardio benefits, according to experts

Here's how to think through your walking habit, and how it fits into your overall exercise routine.

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Health news • Jul 13

Irritable patients’ impact on emergency department doctors uncovered by UMass Amherst study

A study led by UMass Amherst found that emergency department physicians were more likely to become disengaged in patient care when dealing with irritable...

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Health news • Jul 13

Dear Doctor: What are the numbers physicians look at when reviewing bone density scans?

Most DEXA scans now include the FRAX score, which is critical in communicating a person's risk of fracture.

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Health news • Jul 13

‘Ozempic feet:’ the latest side effect among GLP-1 users, doctors warn

As GLP-1 drugs continue to be a boon for weight loss patients, an unknown side effect has raised cause for concern: "Ozempic feet."

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Health news • Jul 13

Sara Davies, 42, reveals the simple weighted walking routine that's helping her build lifelong strength

Sara Davies, 42, shares the realistic fitness routine she uses to build lifelong strength, including weighted power walks and home strength workouts.

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Health news • Jul 13

NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak grows to 59 cases; 15 people currently hospitalized

A Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side has grown to 59 cases, according to the NYC Health Department's latest update on Monday morning.

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Health news • Jul 13

Can Ozempic prevent cancer? A doctor explains why the headlines are easy to misread

Several studies suggest GLP-1 drugs may lower cancer risk. But that benefit may be due to the patients themselves: those who are healthier, wealthier and...

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Health news • Jul 13

Colorado’s health insurance marketplace loses one insurer, gains another

Colorado's individual health insurance marketplace will gain its first new option in three years in 2027, while losing another.

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Health news • Jul 13

6 Children In California Community Diagnosed With Ewing Sarcoma, Sparking Fears Of Cancer Cluster

NEW YORK (VINnews) — Residents of Ladera Ranch, an affluent community in Orange County, California, are demanding a comprehensive investigation after at...

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Health news • Jul 13

OB-GYN pay overhaul spells changes for maternal care

A major change to how OB-GYNs are paid is coming, bringing the potential for improved maternal health — but also higher costs.

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Health news • Jul 13

5 Easy Ways to Get 10 Grams of Fiber at Breakfast

Try one of these easy breakfast options recommended by dietitians to get at least 10 grams of fiber first thing in the morning.

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Health news • Jul 13

U.S. Navy microbiologist discovers 14 new viruses and gives them Texas names

A U.S. Navy microbiologist found 14 new bacteria-eating viruses that could help fight drug-resistant infections and gave them Texas names.

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Health news • Jul 13

Influencers are hopping on a surprising wearable trend that requires a needle — do you need one?

For people with diabetes, the technology has been life-changing, helping them make decisions about insulin dosing, food and physical activity while reducing...

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Health news • Jul 13

The 2 brain-healthy habits a neurologist swears by — that have nothing to do with supplements or puzzles

A neurologist shared why emotional health is so important for reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's.

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Health news • Jul 13

Why Do Statins Hurt Muscles? Scientists May Finally Have an Answer

The discovery may explain why some people experience side effects from statins and could lead to future therapies that make the drugs easier to tolerate.

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Health news • Jul 13

Scientists develop a groundbreaking vaccine that outsmarts illicit fentanyl analogs

A new study published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry suggests that a novel vaccine candidate can protect against fentanyl and its many illicit...

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Health news • Jul 13

Why tick bites are surging in the US this year

Lone Star Tick-CDC ByAmelia TwymanWASHINGTON — The prime time for tick.

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Health news • Jul 13

Chronic Constipation May Be a Gut-Brain Disorder, Scientists Say

Enjoying consistent, low-effort bowel movements is a massively underappreciated aspect of one's quality of life. Yet this is not the case for up to 15...

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Health news • Jul 13

German hospital treats US Ebola patient infected in Congo

BERLIN, July 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. citizen infected with the Ebola virus ​in Democratic Republic of Congo was admitted to Frankfurt University ‌Hospital...

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