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Health news • Jun 12

'Blind spots' could hide full spread of Congo's Ebola outbreak, WHO suggests

NAIROBI, June 12 (Reuters) - There are many "blind spots" in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic ​of Congo, a World Health Organization expert...

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Health news • Jun 12

'I'm a doctor - this is what I'd eat if I had high cholesterol'

High cholesterol can lead to serious health complications including a stroke.

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Health news • Jun 12

This might tick you off: It’s going to be a big year for your least-favorite bloodsuckers

Apropos of the subject, let's just sink our teeth into it: 2026 is likely going to be a big year for ticks in Colorado. And that means, whether you're out...

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Health news • Jun 12

How Philadelphia is preparing for measles and other disease outbreaks during FIFA World Cup events

Thousands of visitors, declining measles vaccine rates, and a growing number of cases poses an outbreak risk, experts say.

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Health news • Jun 12

These patients' hearts stopped a dozen times a day. An innovative procedure has transformed their lives.

People with a rare condition experience "pauses" in their heart beat that cause them to faint. A new procedure could change their lives, research suggests.

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Health news • Jun 12

Funding cuts and repressive laws raise risk of new HIV epidemic, says UNAids

UN agency head warns of 'major threat' as global testing and treatment falls.

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Health news • Jun 12

The people of Okinawa, Japan only eat until they are about 80 percent full, then stop — and the practice has been linked in multiple peer-reviewed studies to lower rates of cardiovascular disease, slower biological aging, and a measurable extension of healthy

There is a phrase that Okinawans of an older generation often murmur to themselves before sitting down to eat: hara hachi bu. The Chinese characters mean,...

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Health news • Jun 12

In the race to beat HIV, we are choosing to lose ground | The Independent - newspaper

Read this exciting story from The Independent June 12, 2026 issue. There is a generation of gay activists who transformed modern medicine, and almost nobody...

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Health news • Jun 12

Global AIDS brief - United to end AIDS

Analysis in English on World about Health, HIV/Aids and Epidemic; published on 12 Jun 2026 by UNAIDS.

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Health news • Jun 12

4 Surprising Foods That Can Make You Fart

Foods like lentils, brussels sprouts, asparagus and pears are all common causes of excess gas.

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Health news • Jun 12

A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He’s Changed His Tune.

After ProPublica contacted Dr. Joseph Mercola for an article on babies dying after parents turned down vitamin K shots, he publicly reversed his long-held...

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Health news • Jun 12

The number of push-ups you should be able to do, according to your age

Metro asks two personal trainers about how many push-ups you should be able to do each day based on your age. Is your fitness on target?

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Health news • Jun 12

HIV response facing ‘biggest storm ever seen’, new UN report into global aid cuts warns

After unprecedented funding cuts, the AIDS-related death toll in 2025 was more than double the global target which had been set to end the pandemic.

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Health news • Jun 12

The Age You Lost Your Virginity May Define How You Age In Later Life, Study Reveals

If you were a late bloomer, a group of scientists in China has some good news for you. A new study suggests that the age at which you lose your virginity...

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Health news • Jun 12

Scientists Uncover Why Walking Gets Slower and More Exhausting As We Age

A new study reveals that aging changes the body's walking strategy, prioritizing balance and safety over efficiency.

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Health news • Jun 12

Santa Fe County woman dies of plague in first human case this year in New Mexico

It marks the state's first human case of plague in 2026, though New Mexico typically sees a handful of plague cases each year.

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Health news • Jun 12

Ancient DNA shared with Neanderthals may explain human language

A tiny set of ancient genetic “switches” may have played a surprisingly large role in making human language possible. Researchers found that these DNA...

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Health news • Jun 12

Scientists found the strength training sweet spot for a longer life

Just 90–120 minutes of strength training a week may deliver some of the biggest long-term health rewards, according to a study tracking more than 147000...

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Health news • Jun 12

A Major Update Just Hit Cholesterol Guidelines – Here’s What Every Adult Needs To Know

New ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines promote earlier detection, personalized risk assessment, and more aggressive LDL cholesterol lowering to reduce long-term...

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Health news • Jun 12

Lyme disease cases can mimic neurological conditions

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that emergency room visits related to tick bites are at their highest level since 2017,...

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