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Health news • Jul 11

New weight loss pill that’s beating oral Ozempic

(NewsNation) — A recent clinical trial suggests a new daily weight-loss pill may outperform the oral version of Ozempic in helping people with Type 2...

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Health news • Jul 11

Last U.S. polio patient with an iron lung dies at 78 in Oklahoma

Martha Lillard had just turned 5 when she was diagnosed with polio and depended on an iron lung to live.

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Health news • Jul 11

Last US polio patient using an iron lung to survive dies in Oklahoma

The coronavirus pandemic took a severe toll on Lillard's already compromised health.

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Health news • Jul 11

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak widens on Manhattan’s Upper East Side; Guggenheim among sites affected

The museum's cooling tower is among 31 that have tested positive for Legionella bacteria, which can thrive in water systems.

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Health news • Jul 11

Brain implant that stops seizures is life-changing for some epilepsy patients

Whitney Wilkinson's brain implant stops seizures without side effects, which she said has improved her quality of life significantly.

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Health news • Jul 11

Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma

Martha Lillard had just turned 5 when she was diagnosed with polio and depended on an iron lung to live. She died June 26 in Oklahoma, the last U.S. polio...

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Health news • Jul 11

Here’s the most common cause of nighttime urination — and how to treat it

At some point, you've probably had to wake up in the night to pee. Pregnancy, drinking too much water before bed or certain conditions that tend to be more...

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Health news • Jul 11

Male fertility crisis? Israeli global study finds 54% drop in testosterone levels over five decades

A large meta-analysis, studying five decades, has found a dramatic and sustained decline in testosterone levels among men, raising concerns that the male...

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Health news • Jul 11

U.S. citizen working for humanitarian organization in Congo tests positive for Ebola

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease...

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Health news • Jul 11

This Tiny-Bead Procedure Is Helping Patients Avoid Knee Replacement

A minimally invasive procedure that targets inflamed blood vessels is giving many people with chronic knee pain lasting relief without major surgery.

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Health news • Jul 11

Cyclospora, the ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Parasite, Cases Reported in at Least 34 States: See the Map

Explosive diarrhea parasite cyclosporiasis is causing possible outbreaks in half of US states. See a map of the rising rates from NBC News...

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Health news • Jul 11

An anti-inflammatory diet may protect against dementia in some older adults

An anti-inflammatory diet rich in leafy greens and sardines may offer even more protection against dementia for some older adults than the highly regarded...

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Health news • Jul 11

How to Use Magnesium to Calm Anxiety

The nutrient can't solve all your mental health woes, but it can definitely help. Experts share how and when to consume it to manage your nerves.

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Health news • Jul 11

U.S. citizen working for humanitarian organization in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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Health news • Jul 11

It's not just produce. Where else can 'explosive diarrhea' bug hide?

As cases of cyclosporiasis rise, investigators may be overlooking the true source, experts told USA TODAY.

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Health news • Jul 11

Dead crow cues 'wake-up call' for California's most serious mosquito-spread disease

A dead crow that tested positive for West Nile virus in Menlo Park recently prompted alarm amid a spike of infected birds across California.

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Health news • Jul 11

Second prostate-specific membrane antigen PET scan can change treatment for nearly half of prostate cancer patients

A second prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET scan changed treatment plans for nearly half of patients whose first scan was negative, according to...

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Health news • Jul 11

The ticks you may find in your state, and the diseases they can carry

It's been a gnarly year for ticks already in the U.S., but the ticks you're seeing will vary depending on where you live.

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Health news • Jul 11

Experimental drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut

An experimental drug called DT-109 reversed severe fatty liver disease in animal studies by repairing the gut and preventing harmful toxins from damaging...

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Health news • Jul 11

UWS Building’s Hot Water System Tests Positive for Legionella Bacteria, Memo Shows

By Gus Saltonstall. An Upper West Side building's hot water system has tested positive for Legionella bacteria, which cause Legionnaires' disease,...

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