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Health Risks From Cannabis May Grow as Users Age Dr. Benjamin Han, a geriatrician and addiction medicine specialist at the University of California, San Diego, tells his students a cautionary tale about a 76-year-old patient who, like many older people, struggled with insomnia.
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Deadly superbugs thrive as access to antibiotics falters in India A new study by the non-profit Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) looked at access to antibiotics for nearly 1.5 million cases of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative (CRGN) infections across eight major low- and middle-income ...
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Most US counties saw decline in childhood MMR vaccination rates: Report Importance of the child vaccination schedulePatel It Like It Is: ABC News' Dr. Alok Patel answers health questions about the vaccination schedule of children and the safety of vaccines.
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Measles Update: Inside the Battle to Stop the Outbreak In the Southwest, Lubbock Public Health Department's Torres said her team swung into action after the first measles case by setting up a mass online meeting for medical professionals across West Texas and the Panhandle. "We ...
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Liquid biopsy test leads to faster, more precise treatment A new "liquid biopsy" test can help fast-track lung cancer patients to receive targeted therapy up to two weeks earlier, while helping some avoid further tests and treatments, including chemotherapy. The move will see the NHS become the first health ...
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Major study proves exercise improves cancer survival An exercise programme for colon cancer patients can cut the risk of dying by a third, a major international trial shows. The researchers said it was "not a large amount" of exercise and any type of workout from swimming to salsa classes counted.
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Wildfire Smoke Dents Survival Odds For Lung Cancer Patients Californians with lung cancer who breathed smoke from wildfires had a 20% increased risk of dying from their cancer, researchers reported Saturday at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago.
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Pharmacists warn drug shortage affecting cancer patients Pharmacists have warned that "one of the worst" examples of medicine shortages is affecting cancer patients. Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (Pert), helps digestion and is required by patients with pancreatic cancer, cystic fibrosis, ...
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State: Williamson County now has 6 measles cases related to original Leander case "Because of their symptoms and their exposure to people with confirmed measles cases, we consider them to be cases," said Chris Van Deusen, the director of media relations at the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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3 additional cases of measles linked to international flight that landed at DIA COLORADO, USA — Colorado public health officials have confirmed three more measles cases in connection with an international flight that landed at Denver's airport in May. A third Colorado passenger on Turkish Airlines flight 201 that arrived in Denver ...
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Measles outbreak reaches El Paso County, bringing Colorado's total to 10 cases EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — El Paso County has reported its first measles cases, bringing Colorado's total to 10 cases in 2025. The Department of Public Health and Environment says the two new cases involve unvaccinated adults who were at the Denver ...
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Magnetic 3D-printed pen could help diagnose people with Parkinson's While there is no cure, early diagnosis can help those affected access support and treatments earlier. However, the team behind the new work note diagnostic methods based on observations of motor symptoms ...
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Remember Zika virus? Hawaii confirms case after six years of no known exposures A travel-related case of Zika virus was reported in Oahu, Hawaii, this week, marking the state's first case in six years. Erin Keller. In Ohio. Sunday 01 June 2025 16:13 BST. 0Comments. Zika virus has been confirmed in Hawaii, the state's first case in ...
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Experts reveal that THIS diet can reduce heart disease risk A recent Harvard study, presented at NUTRITION 2025, reveals that food quality is paramount for heart health, surpassing the focus on simply cutting carbs or fats. The decades-long research, involving nearly 200,000 participants ...
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Leprosy existed in the Americas long before European contact, new study reveals Led by scientists from the Paris Institut Pasteur, CNRS, and the University of Colorado, in collaboration with Indigenous communities, this study analyzed nearly 800 ancient and modern DNA samples from individuals across North and South America.
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30% Longer Life: Cancer Drug Combo Flips the Aging Switch Mice lived about 30% longer when treated with a combination of Rapamycin and Trametinib, significantly more than either drug alone. The therapy reduced chronic inflammation and slowed the onset of cancer, promoting healthier aging.
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HIV Program Stripped Of Funding, Stymieing Search For Vaccine The $258 million program's work was instrumental to the search for a vaccine. The NIH also paused funding for a clinical trial of an HIV vaccine made by Moderna. The New York Times: Trump Administration Ends Program Critical To Search For An H.I.V. ...
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Mouse study reveals harmful effects of polystyrene nanoplastics in food and beverages Results from a new animal study suggest that microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver. The findings raise concerns about potential health risks in people and point to the ...
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Colorado measles outbreak: 3 more cases tied to Turkish Airlines flight that landed at DIA Five of those cases — including all three announced Sunday — are in Colorado residents, meaning the incident now meets the official definition of an outbreak. However, there is no evidence so far of ongoing transmission occurring in Colorado.
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Zika Returns to Hawaiʻi in 2025 After six years without reporting a Zika virus case, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is investigating travel-related cases involving two individuals. On May 27, 2025, the DOH announced that vector control teams are responding and will continue ...
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Healthy food choices found to be key in reducing heart disease risk We found that what you eat on low-carb or low-fat diets matters just as much as the diet itself. Healthy versions of these diets-those rich in plant-based foods and whole grains-were linked to better heart health outcomes and improved metabolic function.
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Parts of the World Seeing New COVID-19 Variant Airport screenings in the United States have identified the new variant in travelers arriving from affected regions. These travelers were heading to destinations in California, Washington state, Virginia, and New York, the Associated Press reported.
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Ministry of Health monitoring new COVID variant The variant, a descendant of Omicron, was first identified in Singapore in January and has since gained ground globally. Data from the World Health Organization, gathered from the GISAID global virus genome database, shows that ...
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How vaccine campaigns could reduce COVID-19 infections "Influenza vaccination campaigns are scheduled for winter each year to maximise their impact, given the seasonal nature of epidemic waves," Fenella McAndrew and co-authors wrote. "In Australia, government ...
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THIS fibre mimics ozempic and can help in dramatic weight loss Studies on mice showed beta-glucan consumption led to weight loss and increased levels of beneficial gut bacteria, promoting the production of GLP-1, an appetite-suppressing hormone.
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Merck's anti-RSV antibody expands protection for infants On June 10, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will decide whether to authorize Merck's monoclonal antibody (mAb) against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), clesrovimab. If given the green light, ...
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How Coffee Affects Your Sleeping Brain – and Why Young Adults Are Worse Off In a new study published in the journal Nature Communications Biology, a team of researchers explored how caffeine affects sleep and brain recovery – physically and cognitively – overnight. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below ...
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CHO: Be vigilant vs leptospirosis, free meds available in district health offices The Davao City Health Office (CHO) warned Dabawenyos anew of the risks of acquiring Leptospirosis during the rainy season. Dr. Sofia Corazon Zafra, Medical Coordinator of the CHO's City Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, said in an interview ...
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Study links preteen physical activity with better mental health later At age 11, daily physical activity was associated with a 12 percent lower risk of a psychiatric diagnosis at age 18 for every hour of activity recorded, according to research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Gilead's CAR-T cell therapy shows promise in deadly brain cancer CHICAGO, June 1 (Reuters) - A Gilead Sciences-backed therapy made with a patient's own white blood cells shrank tumors in 62% of patients with recurrent glioblastoma, a rare event for a fatal brain cancer with few treatment options, ...
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What every man needs to know about diet and sperm health While aging naturally affects sperm quality, like reductions in semen volume, total sperm count, and sperm motility, lifestyle and dietary factors are also seen as powerful contributors to male infertility. One of the main culprits? Oxidative stress.
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Boston overdose deaths lowest in 10 years, data show Data recently released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a nearly 26% decline in drug overdose deaths nationwide from 2023 to 2024. In 2024, opioid-related mortality fell by 59% ...
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CDC Urges Travelers to Be Vaccinated Against Measles The CDC has issued a new warning urging travelers not to fly unless they are vaccinated against the measles. It comes after officials confirm three travelers from the same flight into Denver airport, including a child under 5 years old, ...
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My Husband Drinks a Pot of Coffee a Day—So I Asked the Experts If That's Safe Too much caffeine can cause heart issues, anxiety and poor sleep. Coffee isn't harmful in moderation, but it can't make up for an unhealthy lifestyle.
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6 foods that naturally lower blood pressure Rich in potassium, bananas help balance sodium levels in the body, relaxing blood vessels and reducing pressure on artery walls. They're an easy and portable heart-healthy snack. Beetroot. iStock. 2/6. Beetroot. Beets contain nitrates, which convert ...
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Doctor who discovered 'the longevity nutrient' reveals what she eats to get enough of it Their research revealed that C15:0 was a new essential fatty acid that was capable of improving health outcomes in mammals, much like omega-3s. Following this revelation, Stephanie Venn-Watson meticulously plans her own diet around foods rich in this ...
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Cancer survivors building strength for life Cancer survivors building strength for life. More and more people diagnosed with cancer are surviving and new data shows physical activity can be key to recovery. just now. Twitter · Facebook · Email; Embed. embed code copied.
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Ultra-processed foods linked to poorer mental health - psychologist The amount of ultra-processed food a person eats can have an impact on their mental health, Canterbury University Professor of clinical psychology Julia Rucklidge says. The view wasn't widely held, Rucklidge said, with disbelief in the wider medical ...
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Drug-resistant infections hit 1 million in India, treatment coverage falls short at under 8 per cent, says new study In 2019, India saw an estimated 1.07 million people infected with deadly, drug-resistant bacteria. Fewer than 8 per cent received the treatment they needed. According to a new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, "only 7.8% of infections ...
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