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Can Exercise Help Prevent Prostate Cancer? In recent years, one of the most provocative questions in cancer research has been whether a regular exercise habit can prevent certain cancers from taking hold. The answer, as with any question related to cancer, is complicated.
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Cambodia reports a new bird flu case, the brother of 9-year-old who died of virus Cambodia's Health Ministry says the brother of a boy who died last week from bird flu has tested positive for the virus. BySOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press. February 12, 2024, 5:05 AM. 1:09. International headlines from ABC News.
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Could new vaccines end malaria in Africa? After decades of research and trials, a groundbreaking malaria vaccine is being rolled out across West Africa in a major attempt to eliminate the disease which is the second-biggest cause of death of children on the continent.
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Intermittent fasting: what is it, how does it work – and is it right for you? Until its recent emergence as a mainstream health craze, fasting was largely a religious ritual. But then longevity scientists discovered that regularly fasted bodies lived longer, with better metabolic and cardiovascular health.
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A disease that's killing deer is the rise in Louisiana Two years after it was first discovered in Louisiana, state wildlife officials have detected seven additional cases of Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal illness that has afflicted deer in more than 30 states. There have now been 19 confirmed Louisiana ...
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Parent reminder: School, day care immunization records must be updated by Feb. 21, or kids sent home PORTLAND, Ore. – With the Wednesday, Feb. 21 deadline fast approaching for updating kids' vaccinations, the Oregon Immunization Program reminds parents and caregivers that their children may miss out on school or child care if their records on file ...
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Early blood test to predict dementia is step closer as biological markers identified Researchers have taken a major step towards a blood test that can predict the risk of dementia more than a decade before the condition is formally diagnosed in patients. Hopes for the test were raised after scientists discovered ...
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Trying to kick a nagging cough? It often just takes patience and time, physicians say A niggling, nagging cough. They're unpleasant, aggravating and — unfortunately — all too common after various viral infections. Research suggests "post-infectious cough," referring to symptoms lasting between three and eight weeks, impacts up to a ...
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Syphilis in the US was once nearly eradicated. Here's why it's surging again The number of syphilis cases in the United States is the highest it's been since the 1950s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Philip Chan, chief medical officer for Open Door Health and an associate professor at Brown ...
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Almonds, palak and ragi dosa: Why is a magnesium-rich diet as important as iron and calcium? Almonds in your morning muesli, cashews in curries and walnuts in salads add a delightful crunch and magnesium, which is often overshadowed by its flashier mineral counterparts like calcium and iron. Yet it plays a critical role in keeping our bodies ...
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Science for Living: What to know about Ozempic and other weight loss drugs Drugs such as Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) that were designed to help lower blood glucose and reduce cardiovascular risks in type 2 diabetes are now in high demand among people wanting to lose weight, one effect of the drugs.
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That winter cough: Five things you should know "These are protective immune responses," said Sunjay Mannan, a family medicine physician with Allegheny Health Network based in Butler. "Coughs are annoying, but your body is trying to get stuff out of the lungs.".
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Undiagnosed Cases of Cirrhosis Common in Veterans With Dementia, Potentially Leading to Cognitive Impairment Veterans with dementia and without prior cirrhosis diagnosis exhibit a significant risk of liver diseases, emphasizing the importance of screening for reversible factors affecting cognitive function. The study reveals that advanced fibrosis, indicated by ...
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Dancing for life With the increasing popularity of dance classes for adults, Michelle Dursun finds out about the life affirming benefits for both teachers and participants. Kalman Warhaft (left) teaching a class at the Melbourne Institute of Dance. Photo: Jason Lam.
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New research shows promise for urine-based test to detect ovarian cancer New research by Joseph Reiner and colleagues at Virginia Commonwealth University shows promise for a urine-based test for ovarian cancer. Reiner will present their research at the 68th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting, to be held February 10 - 14, ...
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Cambodia reports 4th human case of H5N1 bird flu in 2024 PHNOM PENH, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- A 16-year-old boy from northeastern Cambodia's Kratie province has been confirmed for H5N1 human avian influenza, bringing the number of the cases to four so far this year, the Ministry of Health said in a statement on ...
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NHS not ready for new Alzheimer's drugs lecanemab and donanemab, warns charity Alzheimer's patients could lose out on two groundbreaking new drugs because the NHS is unprepared, a leading charity has told BBC Panorama. Lecanemab and donanemab slow down the early stages of the disease - which is the most common form of dementia.
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Ross River virus detected in local mozzies Fraser Coast Regional Council Executive Manager Regulatory Services Steven Gatt said Council was working with Queensland Health to help identify mosquito-borne viruses, with Ross River virus recently detected in samples taken from local mosquito traps.
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Why We're Living in an Age of Twins THE GREAT LOVE (or should I say, loves) of my preadolescent years in India was a pair of identical Danish twins. Charlotte and Christina were the most exotic things the British School in New Delhi had ever seen. They appeared like two beams of Nordic ...
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10 Simple Ways to Protect Your Eye Health Each Day Exposing your eyes to ultraviolet rays may cause damage over time. Wearing sunglasses can block harmful UV light, lowering your risk of eye diseases like cataracts, sunburn, eye cancer and growths around the eye, per the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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Daily briefing: The quest for self-fertilizing plants An ambitious effort to transfer microbes' ability to 'fix' nitrogen to plants. Plus, distinguishing between left- and right-handed molecules using mass spectrometry and why doctors overlook a treatment that works. By; Flora Graham. Flora Graham.
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HIV epidemic on the rise again, with more cases in Quebec than national average The HIV epidemic is on the rise again in Canada, with an 'alarming increase' of 24.9 per cent in reported cases across the country in 2022, according to the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research. The Public Health Agency of Canada reported 1,833 new ...
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Oncologist shares the early warning signs of stomach cancer WORCESTER, Mass. - Last week, country music icon Toby Keith passed away at the age of 62, more than two years after being diagnosed with stomach cancer. After his passing, doctors are warning that the signs of stomach cancer can be difficult to pick up ...
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MIT researchers develop ultrasound sticker for organ monitoring Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have developed a new ultrasound sticker that can monitor the stiffness of internal organs, offering a potential tool for early disease detection. The new ...
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Storm Season Safety: Mold Prevention and Safety Following the significant rainfall and flooding, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind everyone of the steps they can take to protect themselves and their families from post storm related hazards.
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