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Utah mom of five with Stage 4 lung cancer undergoes surgery, is on transplant list - KUTV

A Utah mom of five with Stage 4 lung cancer underwent surgery to have her right lung removed Thursday. She is now on a transplant list and will remain in a medi

San Francisco confirms 10 cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite, 1 tied to national outbreak - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco has confirmed 10 cyclosporiasis cases, including one resident whose infection was genetically associated with a multistate outbreak.

Ashtabula, Geauga counties lead state with most measles cases - FOX 8 News

A measles outbreak continues to spike across Ohio, with two Northeast Ohio counties leading the state in confirmed cases.

Opinion | Federal vaccine drama is causing great confusion. Your questions, answered. - The Washington Post

What we can expect from this fall’s rollout of the coronavirus and influenza vaccines.

New dementia study reiterates the physical activity paradox — that not all exercise is beneficial - PhillyVoice

Performing physical activity at work may increase risk of dementia, researchers say.

DR Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine as Ebola infections surge - Al Jazeera

WHO says vaccines for Ebola virus disease being allocated to DRC amid largest outbreak that has killed nearly 2,500.

New study finds link between sugary drinks and stomach cancer - The Hill

People who consume one or more sugary drinks a day are more than two times at risk for stomach cancer.

Your ideas about antibiotics are probably outdated - Futurity

"Always finish your antibiotics" is no longer considered medical best practice for all conditions. Surprised? You're not alone.

'Dangerous' mosquito-borne EEE virus infects Roscommon County resident - Detroit Free Press

Michigan health officials urge people to take steps to avoid mosquito bites because eastern equine encephalitis infected a Roscommon County resident.

‘CPAP baddies’ are trying to make wearing a sleep apnea mask cool - New York Post

“We’re young, we’re sexy and not afraid to say it with our masks on — and that’s baddie behavior,” Rogue Schmidt told The Post.

Ebola outbreak out of control in Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO says: ‘It is spreading faster than our ability to contain it’ - EL PAÍS English

Over 5,000 people have contracted the disease and 2,420 have died in an epidemic that is already the deadliest in the country’s history, hitting communities displaced by war

I Caught My Nephews Doing Something Illicit. Then They Told Me Something More Worrisome. - Slate Magazine

What are any of them thinking?

One Character Trait May Be More Common in Adults Who Faced Childhood Trauma - Newsweek

Childhood trauma has traditionally been linked to anxiety in adulthood, but researchers have found more consequences.

A Hidden Pattern in Your Saliva Can Predict Risk of Colorectal Cancer, Study Finds - ScienceAlert

Gastrointestinal cancers are among the most common cancers worldwide, and a leading cause of death.

Nanoparticle combines two strategies to speed up the healing of chronic wounds - Phys.org

Greater risk of certain cancer deaths linked to 2 of "best jobs" in America - Yahoo

These workers had the highest percentages of deaths from cancers linked to radiation, including breast, prostate, and melanoma.

Brain Test Could Predict Dementia Before Doctors Can See It, Study Suggests - Newsweek

There is no cure for dementia, and as the condition progresses, the patient may not be able to recognize loved ones.

The Best Tea for Lowering Your Cancer Risk - EatingWell

Green tea is rich in antioxidants that may help protect cells from damage, but can it lower cancer risk? Experts explain what the research shows.

Chinese stem cell therapy restores heart function in 90% of trial patients - South China Morning Post

Study finds patients injected with iPSC-derived heart muscle cells outperform control group on cardiac function tests after bypass surgery.

The Tastiest 30-Gram Protein Breakfast Options, According to Experts - GQ

We asked personal trainers and nutritionists for their favorite protein-packed breakfasts, from quick-and-easy bowls to muscle-building pancakes.

Meet Audrey Zheng, the 17-year-old Pennsylvania student who developed a pancreatic cancer test; it correc - The Times of India

US News: A 17-year-old student from Pennsylvania has developed an innovative bioengineering method to detect early-stage pancreatic cancer from blood samples, .

An ‘Exercise Pill’ Just Cleared Its First Human Test - Gizmodo

Enveda announced positive Phase I results of its drug ENV-308, which mimics a molecule naturally produced during exercise.

For Narcoleptics, a 'New Chapter' - Newser

FDA OKs Takeda's Orzeyful, which mimics brain chemical orexin to improve wakefulness, sleep

Doctors told young woman her persistent cough would go away — it turned out to be incurable lung cancer - New York Post

Jade Fardon, 33, couldn’t shift her cough, but doctors reassured her it would go away on its own.

Health officials urge precautions against mosquitoes following state’s first human EEE case in 5 years - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) confirmed the case on Wednesday. It is the first human case of EEE reported in the state since 2021.

First confirmed case of West Nile detected in NYC this year — how to protect yourself - New York Post

A New Yorker has contracted the dangerous West Nile virus — the first reported human case in the city this year, health officials revealed Wednesday.

Local father in ICU after contracting flesh-eating bacteria in his leg - East Idaho News

NEWDALE — A local father of two is fighting for his life in the ICU after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria that is eating away at his leg. About two weeks ago, on Aug. 4, Jon McCoy came home from a long day at work. “He came home not feeling well from work…

Morning coffee could interfere with popular weight-loss pill, doctors warn - Fox News

Experts reveal the precise morning routine that oral Wegovy users should follow to prevent caffeine from interfering with weight-loss drug absorption.

Compound produced after eating pomegranates targets stiff-heart failure pathway, early tests suggest - Medical Xpress

A compound produced in the body after eating pomegranates improves heart function by up to 80% in a type of heart failure with limited treatment options.

Utah mom of five with Stage 4 lung cancer preparing for rare double-lung transplant - KUTV

A 39-year-old Utah mother of five who has never smoked is preparing for a rare double-lung transplant after Stage 4 lung cancer left her dependent on oxygen and

You’re In Charge Of The ER For One Night — Let’s See How Many Patients You Treat Correctly - BuzzFeed

Can you hold down the fort like Dr. Robinavitch?

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says - CNN

Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers — even more than people who work with radioactive materials, according to a new study.

Can You Ace This 25-Question Women's Health Quiz? - BuzzFeed

Let's settle this.

Scientists Discover a New Organ Hiding in The Skull - ScienceAlert

After centuries of medical science, it's reasonable to assume that we have a complete tally of all the organs in the human body by now.  But scientists just keep discovering new ones working thanklessly in the background, performing vital functions like sensi…

Those packets being dropped on the Cape from helicopters? They're rabies vaccines for raccoons. - Boston.com

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is currently dropping the rabies vaccine from helicopters throughout New England.

How to Get Rid of Horse Flies and Keep Them From Biting You or Your Pets - marthastewart.com

Horse flies can leave very painful bites, so it’s best to keep them out of your yard if you can. We asked experts how to deter these unwanted pests.

High-dose vitamin D may improve cognition among those at risk of dementia, study finds - Medical Xpress

With more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's dementia—a number projected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050—new Emory University research suggests that higher vitamin D supplement intake may be associated with better cognitive function in adults…

Scientists Uncover Worrying Link Between This Popular Erection Drug and Blindness - Gizmodo

New research links long-term tadalafil use to a higher risk of glaucoma.

We Asked a Dietitian for the Best Morning Drink to Reduce Inflammation - Verywell Health

We Asked a Dietitian for the Best Morning Drink to Reduce Inflammation

Louisiana resident infected with potentially fatal brain-eating infection - NOLA.com

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