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Want to keep your brain sharp as you age? Science may have a recipe. A mix of exercise, a healthy diet, social engagement and brain games could improve cognitive capabilities in older adults at risk of cognitive decline or dementia, a clinical trial has found. The study ...
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SNAP Food Program Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in Older Adults A new study suggests the benefit, which is facing federal funding cuts, may be good for brain health. Listen ...
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How Music Therapy Rivals Opioids in Pain Relief Choral singing, which combines vocal training and social interaction, may reduce depression in individuals with dementia. Music therapy has been shown to support stroke recovery by improving speech disorders. Many clinics ...
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Canada's Measles Outbreak Exceeds Cases in the US Measles cases in Canada have far surpassed those in the United States as health officials in Alberta, a western province that has become a hot spot for the outbreak, have urged the provincial leader to declare a public health emergency to stave off ...
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Scientists Say These Daily Routines Can Slow Cognitive Decline Brain experts already know that a number of habits can keep the brain in good shape. Exercise, a healthy diet, staying socially engaged, getting enough sleep, and maintaining heart health can all help slow cognitive decline.
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Flu-Linked Brain Swelling Is Rare in Kids, But It Can Be Fatal A review of recent cases highlights the importance of quick diagnosis and aggressive treatment to saving the lives of kids with the condition, called influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE).
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1 dead and at least 22 sick from Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City It is especially important for people at higher risk — including those ages 50 and older, cigarette smokers, and people with chronic lung disease or compromised immune systems — to get care if they have symptoms.".
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Rare, serious flu complication in kids needs rapid treatment, Stanford Medicine-led study finds The researchers hope to raise awareness about the condition, called influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy, to inform parents and physicians about its prevention and treatment. Flu vaccines are a key protective strategy for ANE and other ...
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Study reveals simple lifestyle changes could help prevent dementia A new study revealed the strongest evidence yet that a balanced diet, consistent exercise and social activity helped improve cognition. Amna Nawaz discussed the study with Jessica Langbaum, the senior director of research strategy at Banner Alzheimer's ...
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1 dead, nearly 2 dozen sickened in Legionnaires' disease cluster in Harlem, health officials say According to the New York City Health Department, 22 people have been diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease since Friday and one person has died. The disease has been detected in the following ZIP codes: 10027, 10030 ...
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Is Spreading Again This Summer (Unlike chickenpox, the rashes themselves aren't infectious, Dr. Burgert said, but oozing blisters are.) Because of the mouth sores, infected children tend to drool excessively, and others can get infected by touching the same toys, climbing on playground ...
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Allergens May Make Us Cough and Sneeze by Poking Holes in Airway Cells The immune system senses damage to cell membranes caused by pore-forming proteins and mounts a response. By Rachel Fieldhouse & Nature magazine. Older woman having an allergic reaction to pollen with flowers in the foreground.
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1 dead, multiple people sickened in Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City The risk to most people is low, and the disease is not contagious, the agency said. Some people, including those older than 50, smokers or those with a weakened immune system, are at higher risk for the disease, according to NYC Health.
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Beta-HPV can directly cause skin cancer in immunocompromised people Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shown for the first time that a type of human papillomavirus (HPV) commonly found on the skin can directly cause a form of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) when ...
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Like wind on a campfire, respiratory viruses can reignite the flames of cancer, new CU Anschutz study finds They exposed mice to COVID-19 or the flu. In both cases, the respiratory infections triggered dormant cancer cells to wake up, setting the stage for new tumors. "Dormant cancer cells are like ...
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Mosquitoes bite! 5 tips for making yourself less attractive to them (CNN) — For summertime beachgoers, the threat of sharks may loom large, but nature's deadliest predator is actually much smaller. The tiny mosquito is not only a warm-weather nuisance but also wears the crown for "No. 1 killer of humanity across our ...
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Blood test analyzes immune protein changes to detect early-stage tumors and guide treatment Current methods for cancer diagnosis are based on identifying biomarkers—molecules that reveal a particular state or process in the body—produced by the tumor or associated proteins. Not surprisingly, these markers are more abundant once the tumor has ...
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What you eat may impact your lung cancer risk, according to a new study Ultraprocessed foods contain ingredients "never or rarely used in kitchens, or classes of additives whose function is to make the final product palatable or more appealing," according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
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What's Your Heart's Age? It's Probably Older Than You — and Here's Why That Matters For the study, published this week in JAMA Cardiology, Khan and her team created a heart age calculator based on criteria from the American Heart Association. The AHA's Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular ...
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Sweat, stingers and scratching: 14 expert, easy ways to treat and prevent insect bites Some of us seem to be bitten much more than others – and in unlucky cases this can lead to an allergic reaction or chronic illness. Pharmacists explain how to avoid the worst insects have to offer. Sarah Phillips. Thu 31 Jul 2025 05.00 EDT.
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Bird flu confirmed at commercial poultry farm Bird flu has been confirmed at a farm in Devon, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said. Defra said the case had occurred at a commercial poultry business near Tiverton on Wednesday and that all birds at the site would ...
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What to know about brain-eating amoeba that killed SC boy It was the first death from the amoeba in South Carolina since 2016, the CDC said. What happened? Jaysen Carr went swimming at Lake Murray about 15 miles west of Columbia over the July ...
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Patients trial blood test for detecting cancers Hundreds of patients in Hampshire and Dorset are taking part in a trial for a blood test aimed at detecting early stage cancer. The Enlighten test looks for certain proteins that indicate the immune system is responding to the first signs of the ...
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Perceived sickness activates real immune responses The current study explored whether the human brain could anticipate virtual infections, triggering early immune responses, just as following physical contact with a pathogen. About the study. The researchers used a virtual reality ( ...
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Wisconsinites urged to be on alert after state's first human case of West Nile virus The first confirmed human case was reported in Barron County, officials announced Monday. Now, health experts are reminding everyone to take precautions when going outside ...
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Firefighters at higher risk for many cancers, new study finds Firefighters work hard saving lives, and in process put their own lives at heightened risk from skin, kidney and other types of cancers, a new American Cancer Society (ACS) study finds. "Although this isn't favorable news, this study shines a spotlight ...
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Tiny plastic particles fill the air we breathe at home (CN) — The air inside homes and cars contains far more microscopic plastic particles than scientists realized, according to new research that suggests people may be inhaling thousands of potentially harmful fragments every day. French ...
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The funding scramble: countries desperately seek HIV finance solutions And while there has been a move towards more sustainable national HIV responses, the current situation is forcing a rapid fast forward. As Tione Chilambe from the National AIDS Commission in Malawi expressed it, they knew that funding would slowly dwindle, ...
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Tick bites are on the rise across the DC region Dr. Eleanor Labgold is a public health entomologist and supervisor of tick surveillance programs with the Virginia Department of Health. "We're seeing about 27 visits per 10,000 that are tick bite-related," Labgold told Morning Edition host Esther ...
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Brisk walking for just 15 minutes a day cuts death risk in low-income adults, study shows However, the study found that long durations of slow walking (over one hour daily) were associated with reduced mortality from ischemic heart disease, suggesting some benefit for those unable to walk briskly. Risk reductions ...
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World lung cancer day 2025: Oncologist debunks 6 common myths around lung cancer That's why debunking common myths is so important. False beliefs can delay diagnosis, prevent people from getting screened, or create fear around treatment. The more we talk about the real facts, the better chance we have at catching it early and saving ...
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Hamilton Co. Health Dept. doctor reminds parents to vaccinate children ahead of upcoming school year As kids head back to the classroom, Dr. Miller is reminding parents of one way to help your child start the school year with a strong, healthy immune system. "It's good to ...
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Hormone-free male contraceptive pill passes first safety test A potential new male contraceptive drug has just undergone its first tests in human volunteers. The results give the first indication that the drug, which does not use artificial hormones or affect testosterone production by the testes, may be safe in ...
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Do you know the signs of a tick bite? What to look for Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread a number of diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a family member. Just because a tick lands on you or bites you doesn't guarantee that you will contract Lyme disease or any of ...
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These 6 strategies are scientifically proven to boost your memory Memories are fallible for a reason. Without a mechanism for forgetting, you would be unable to filter out unnecessary information when you're trying to remember something. "You don't want to fill your brain with clutter," says Charan Ranganath, a ...
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SNAP Benefits Linked to Better Brain Health in Older Adults New research suggests that food assistance programs do more than help fill plates and bellies; they may also be a boon for the brain. In a study presented July 30 at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Toronto, researchers observed ...
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Using mRNA, scientists overcome a key challenge to HIV vaccines Only 4% of participants given a vaccine that exposed this part of the viral surface produced antibodies that could block infection; that jumped to 80% when this region wasn't visible to the immune system.
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Respiratory Viruses Wake Up Dormant Cancer Cells Inflammation from viral infections promotes cancer metastasis, offering answers to why some cancers reawaken in humans. ... 3D illustration of pink cancer cells on a blue background. Immune responses against respiratory ...
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Clinic offers back-to-school vaccination reminders ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - The Jones County School District will be welcoming students back to school on Friday. Jones Family Medicine Clinics can offer back-to-school vaccinations as students prepare for the new year. Nurse Practitioner Lelia Simpson ...
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H5N1 avian flu hospitalizes Cambodian man Cambodia's health ministry today announced another H5N1 avian flu infection, the country's 14th of the year. Meanwhile, global health groups yesterday updated their risk assessment of H5N1 based on recent developments, including an ongoing spike in ...
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Viral infections in the lung, like Covid-19, can reactivate dormant cancer cells Years or even decades after remission, these cells might activate and cause metastatic lesions in these patients. Certain respiratory infections, including the flu and Covid-19, may be among the triggers for this awakening according to a new study.
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Here's what you need to know about vaccines and how they keep you healthy Additional information about vaccinations and where to find free or low-cost vaccines in Summit County was provided by SCPH Medical Director Dr. Erika Sobolewski. Are vaccines safe? Vaccines are very safe and ...
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MDHHS Continues to Recommend COVID-19 Vaccination for Everyone 6 Months and Older The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has diligently been reviewing the available scientific data and recommendations to provide the guidance below. MDHHS COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations. MDHHS ...
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New York City Health Department Provides Update on Legionnaires' Disease Community Cluster in Central Harlem Twenty-two New Yorkers with Legionnaires' Disease have been identified as part of the cluster, one death has occurred. People who have been in the affected area since late July with flu-like symptoms, fever, cough, or difficulty breathing should seek ...
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Antiviral treatment shows no benefit for early Alzheimer's patients The idea that herpes infections trigger or contribute to Alzheimer's disease has been gaining favor among some scientists, raising hope that herpes treatments could slow progression of Alzheimer's symptoms among patients. But the first clinical trial ...
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2 new exposure sites identified as measles cluster grows in NS There are five more cases of measles in Northern Nova Scotia, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 35. Public Health expected the number to rise, and said these new cases are all connected. It also won't give specifics about the ...
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Eating meals earlier could help people at high obesity risk The study findings reveal that early eating can attenuate the high genetic risk of obesity in overweight or obese adults. Late eating, on the other hand, can lead to poorer long-term weight maintenance after a dietary weight loss treatment among adults ...
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Lower Mortality in Seniors With Cancer, T2D HealthDay News — For older patients with cancer and type 2 diabetes (T2D), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with lower all-cause mortality than dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP4i) use, according to a study ...
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North Carolina's first West Nile case of 2025 detected in Durham County resident, health officials say "This is the time of year when West Nile virus activity typically increases across North Carolina," said Emily Herring, NCDHHS public health veterinarian. "This recent case highlights the importance of preventing mosquito bites to reduce the risk of ...
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Germicidal Ultraviolet Air-Treatment Devices Help Reduce Respiratory Infections by 12.2% With the 2025-2026 Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus seasons launching in the United States, a debated innovation recently recieved positive data on how it can passively reduce respiratory diseases. The new study published in JAMA Internal ...
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