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Ultraprocessed Foods Tied to Early Signs of Parkinson's Higher UPF consumption was also linked to increased odds for having individual PD prodromal features, including probable rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (pRBD), body pain, depressive symptoms, and constipation.
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More measles cases in North Dakota; Canadian outbreaks grow North Dakota has reported five more measles infections in Williams County, raising the state outbreak total to nine cases. The new case-patients aren't contacts of previously reported measles patients, but they were unvaccinated, which points to ...
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North Dakota is 11th US state with a measles outbreak. Here's what to know Montcalm County, near Grand Rapids in western Michigan, has an outbreak of four cases that state health officials say is tied to the Ontario outbreak. The state had nine confirmed measles cases as of Friday, but the remaining five are not part of the ...
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Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Early Symptoms of Parkinson's A new study did not prove that the foods caused the disease, but experts said it was a step toward understanding how food choices affect brain health.
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Flu Killed 25 Children in New York This Season, the Most in Many Years Amid declining vaccination rates, the 2024-25 influenza season exacted a heavy toll, with 216 pediatric deaths nationwide. Share ...
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North Dakota Is the 11th State With a Measles Outbreak. Here's What to Know. Other states with active outbreaks -- which the CDC defines as three or more related cases -- include Indiana, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. North America has two other ongoing outbreaks ...
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How the Bird Flu Could Quickly Turn Into a Pandemic May 7, 2025 -- It was the kind of news that made scientists grab their phones and start texting colleagues. H5N1, commonly called bird flu, had been detected in cows. Scientists had been closely watching avian flu for years, worried about the potential ...
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness month. Here's how you can prevent skin cancer. "We know that early life sun exposure in the first two decades of life probably has the biggest impact on our future melanoma risk," said Dr. Jill Moore with Market Street Dermatology. That's why ...
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Long-COVID patients show signs of inflammation on PET/ MRI scans "This study brings us closer to understanding how SARS-CoV-2 affects the heart and lungs over time. We believe long COVID results in an inflammatory response that may predispose patients to premature coronary artery disease ...
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Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use, a study finds Of 64 women, researchers found that 53% reported using soap, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, skin lightener, eyeliner, eyelash glue and other beauty products that contained formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives — toxins found to cause cancer ...
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Allergy season in Michigan: Pollen counts, home remedies, causes In addition to taking antihistamines this allergy season, other remedies include nasal irrigation, air filters and honey. Millions of people in the U.S. have seasonal allergies, and for those suffering in Michigan there is ...
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New cancer centre approved at Brighton hospital The University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said the centre would "significantly expand existing services for the growing number of people affected by cancer in Sussex". Dr Sarah Westwell, consultant clinical oncologist and chief of cancer ...
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How much ultra-processed food is too much? The exact amount that raises your risk of heart disease and cancer Now comes news that the amount of processed foods you consume can be linked to poor health outcomes in a measurable, incremental way. That's according to a systematic review being presented this week at the American College ...
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Men are more likely to get sick and less likely to seek care for 3 common diseases, study finds Gender norms and lack of health care access and knowledge could be putting men at a disadvantage. Getty Images. It is commonly known that ...
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Early Alzheimer's Testing Can Provide Peace Of Mind Prior to the scans, participants completed surveys measuring their anxiety, depression, memory concerns and motivation to improve their lifestyle habits. People who learned that their amyloid levels were low experienced a boost in ...
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Study: One-week breast cancer radiotherapy proven as safe and effective as standard three-week treatment These long-term results from the FAST-Forward trial could further reduce the burden on breast cancer patients worldwide, and expand access to life-saving radiotherapy.
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New study suggests early COVID-19 strain spread from bats by wildlife trade SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A new study from an international team of researchers, including those from UC San Diego's School of Medicine, gives new credence to the theory that the COVID-19 pandemic spread naturally by way of wild mammal trade, as opposed to ...
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Extreme Exposure: Health benefits tied to sauna and cold plunge Vincent Catalanotto stepped into a sauna at Contrast: Longevity Suite. "The sauna is more mental," said Catalanotto. From the sauna, he walked next door to do a cold plunge.
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Neuroscientists Pinpoint Where (and How) Brain Circuits Are Reshaped as We Learn New Movements The findings, published in the journal Nature and supported by the National Institutes of Health and U.S. National Science Foundation, provide novel insights on how brain wiring changes during learning periods, offering a path to new therapies and ...
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Miami-Dade tests new spraying truck to help control mosquitoes during peak season DORAL, Fla. – Peak mosquito season is from May to October and Miami-Dade County is testing a new way to help keep the population under control. The county's Mosquito Control Division team uses ground spray treatments to kill larvae living in water and ...
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AI identifies brain cell types through electrical signatures A decades-old challenge in neuroscience has been solved by harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to identify the electrical signatures of different types of brain cells for the first time, as part of a study in mice led by researchers from UCL.
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Salmonella Outbreak Under Investigation Five of the seven patients reported contact with backyard poultry prior to developing Salmonellainfection. Public health officials are using the PulseNet system to identify other potential cases. The bacteria tested so far do not suggest challenges from ...
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New Brunswick has no mystery neurological disease, scientific study concludes Instead, an independent reassessment of 25 of 222 patients diagnosed by Moncton neurologist Alier Marrero as having a "neurological syndrome of unknown cause" concluded that all of the cases were attributable to well-known conditions.
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Hospital restrictions lifted after virus outbreak A hospital trust has removed visitor restrictions following the outbreak of a virus that caused nausea and diarrhoea. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust limited visitors at Queen Alexandra (QA) Hospital in Portsmouth after it reported "high ...
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The Benefits of High-Protein Diets for Weight Loss This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hi. I'm Dr Lucas. I'm board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine. In this video, I'll review the benefits of high-protein diets. For anyone trying to lose weight, a caloric deficit is required ...
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Missouri confirms 2nd case of measles since start of 2025 An adult resident of New Madrid County recently tested positive for measles, which has symptoms including a whole-body rash, fever, and cough, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said in a press release Tuesday afternoon.
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New data show sustained declines in chlamydia, syphilis among doxy-PEP users A study conducted at a sexual health clinic in San Francisco found sustained significant declines in cases of chlamydia and syphilis among those who used doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) nearly 2 years after it was introduced, ...
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The Road to Lenacapavir, a Breakthrough HIV Treatment Even after decades of research, there is no cure for the disease HIV causes, AIDS. But lenacapavir, born out of research on HIV's cone-shaped capsid protein, gets close, almost completely preventing new HIV infections from occurring. The drug protects ...
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Stray cat that attacked woman in New Jersey tests positive for rabies The captured cat is the second rabid animal reported in Middlesex County, but the first in East Brunswick. Authorities urge anyone who sees wild animals displaying signs of unusual behavior to report it to police.
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At least 216 children died in first high severity US flu season in seven years, CDC says The health commissioner warned that "misinformation around vaccines has in recent years contributed to a rise in vaccine hesitancy and declining vaccination rates". Of the 25 pediatric deaths attributed to flu, only one was vaccinated and five were below ...
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25 children died from the flu this season in New York; most in state history The CDC reports 216 child deaths in the 2025 flu season, the most in 15 years. It's a startlingly high number, as fewer children get the vaccine.
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Measles moves into the Wichita area amid growing Kansas outbreak WICHITA, Kansas — Sedgwick County is reporting its first measles case since 2017. Local health officials said Wednesday that an unvaccinated child between 5 and 10 years old has tested positive for the respiratory virus. Adrienne Byrne, director of the ...
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Hepatitis A outbreak declared in LA The independence of public media is under attack. President Trump issued an executive order seeking to block all federal funding to NPR, the latest in a series of threats to media organizations across the country.
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This daily five-minute workout can significantly improve fitness, new study finds New research reports that a short, daily bodyweight workout can hold impressive benefits for those struggling to find time to exercise. Harry Bullmore. Senior fitness writer. Thursday 08 May 2025 12:42 BST. 0Comments. spreading a few accessible ...
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Most deadly drug-resistant infections in poorer countries go untreated, study shows Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a major global health threat, as it accounts for approximately 1.1 million deaths annually worldwide. As compared to high-income countries, a significantly higher number of AMR-related deaths has been estimated ...
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Discovery of dopamine receptors in overlooked brain region sheds light on complex circuitry for anxiety and depression Mount Sinai researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the brain that controls approach vs. avoidance behavior. These receptors potentially influence anxiety and mood disorders ...
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The benefit of sweetness If an insatiable sweet tooth is tied to so many health challenges – including diabetes and obesity – why did humans evolve the ability to taste sweetness in the first place? All told, human taste buds consist of five basic receptor classes: sweet, ...
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25 children in NYS died from the flu this season, State Health Dept. says ALBANY, N.Y. — There were 216 pediatric deaths from the flu in the nation during the 2024 to 2025 season, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. The New York State Department of Health said the number is the highest it's been in the ...
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People with Down syndrome face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease The developmental disability is caused when a person is born with an extra chromosome, and can affect how their brain and body develop. It's the most common chromosome-related condition in the U.S., and 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome each year.
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McMaster study links ultra-processed food to range of health risks and calls for more affordable whole foods McMaster University researchers studied data from a demographically-accurate sample of 6,000 Canadians. Image | 1384617341. Caption: Ultra processed foods are those that contain ingredients such as additives, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers and colours.
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Motivation for healthy habits declines after learning Alzheimer's risk The study followed 199 healthy adults who underwent amyloid PET scans to check their amyloid beta status. Before the scan, participants completed surveys measuring anxiety, depression, memory concerns and motivation for lifestyle adjustments. They ...
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NYU Langone Health in the News—Wednesday, May 7, 2025 These Emergency Rooms Adapt To The Needs Of Older Adults. (American Heart Association). The American Heart Association (5/6) Older adults face unique challenges in emergency rooms, such as risks of delirium and falls, prompting some emergency ...
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Healthy childhood diet linked to later menstruation onset The odds of starting menstrual periods later are increased among girls with a healthier diet during childhood, according to a recent study published in Human Reproduction. 1. Health risks tied to early menstruation. Read more. GynecologyPediatrics.
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Girls who eat a healthy diet may be less likely to start puberty early, study suggests The median age at menarche was 11.9 in 2013 through 2017, down from 12.1 in 1995, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
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Higher measles risk heightens anxiety for immunocompromised individuals Mike Bialek doesn't have many options when it comes to protecting himself from measles. · "I don't even know what I could do, if anything, at this point," said Bialek, an Ottawa resident who is immunocompromised.
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Don't overlook the first symptom of bladder cancer The presence of blood in the urine, also called hematuria, is present in 80-90% of patients at the time of diagnosis. "Some people figure it's caused by an infection or kidney stone and don't take care of the problem," says Dr. Guru.
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World Ovarian Cancer Day 2025: Warning signs and symptoms every woman should know Often difficult to detect due to subtle symptoms mimicking other conditions, it's crucial to recognize early warning signs like bloating, frequent urination, pelvic pain, and changes in menstruation. Prompt medical attention for these symptoms can ...
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Enhanced CAR T cell therapy offers new strategy for lymphoma A new study from Penn Medicine marks a significant development in the ongoing evolution of CAR T cell therapy, as a novel cytokine-enhanced CAR T has been tested in patients with blood cancer shows robust response rates. 2 min. read.
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Do cold-water plunges really speed post-workout muscle recovery? Post-workout cold plunges may be having a moment, but a new study dunks on the practice. After a tough workout, muscle recovery was no better in women who immersed themselves in chilly water than in women who didn't. No recovery benefits came from a ...
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New algorithms can help GPs predict which of their patients have undiagnosed cancer Two new advanced predictive algorithms use information about a person's health conditions and simple blood tests to accurately predict a patient's chances of having a currently undiagnosed cancer, including hard-to-diagnose liver and oral cancers.
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