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The infection enigma: why some people die from typically harmless germs - Nature
Millions of people worldwide carry genetic mutations that weaken their immune system.
Better outcomes for cancer diagnoses: 7 in 10 survive 5 years or more - Newsday
Experts said the milestone is due to improvements in treatments and screening.

The long-term health impacts from the LA wildfires are just becoming clear - NPR
The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the next fires more safely.
Video: Owner Reveals Golden Retriever’s Two Types of Hearing - Yahoo
Most dog parents would agree their pets hear precisely what they want to hear. You can be standing right in front of them, speaking clearly, and still...
Video: Golden Retriever Makes Strangers Happy & Gains Fans - Yahoo
Walking through Belfast, you might run into the city’s most popular local celebrity. Maddie, the friendly face at @maddiethebad.e, is essentially a one-dog...

When is your brain actually an "adult"? : Short Wave - NPR
There’s this idea that something happens in the human brain when we turn 25. Suddenly, we can rent a car without fees. Make rational decisions. We may even regret some of our past… indiscretions. All because we’re developed…right? Well, a recent paper in the …

Senior cardiologist lists best ways to manage stress and important non-traditional risk factors for women's heart health | Health - Hindustan Times
Dr Partho P Sengupta shines light on stress-induced heart attacks, heart disease symptoms that are different in women and men, and best ways to manage stress. | Health
Video: Golden Retriever Asks for a Refill in Cutest Way - Yahoo
You know how dogs get when they really, really want something? Well, Comet doesn’t just beg; she puts on a full-blown production. This Michigan pup, known on...

One Simple Diet Change Helps Older Adults Lose Fat And Boost Metabolism - ScienceAlert
Older adults can dramatically reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods they eat while keeping a familiar, balanced diet – and this shift leads to improvements across several key markers related to how the body regulates appetite and metabolism.
Federal dietary guidance says eat less 'highly processed' foods. But what does that mean? - ABC News

Leptospirosis outbreak detected near Eighth and Harrison encampment - Berkeleyside
The Berkeley Homeless Union has sued, alleging Berkeley has ignored campers' disability rights in its repeated attempts to close the camp.

The State of Your Teeth Could Predict an Early Death, Study Shows - ScienceAlert
There's growing evidence that the number of missing teeth a person has is an indicator of their risk of dying earlier than expected, and new research suggests the condition of their remaining teeth may also be significant.

Measles cases surpass 200 in Utah - KSL.com
Utah measles cases have risen to 201, with the southwest portion of the state seeing the majority of the infections.

Takeaway coffee cups release thousands of microplastic particles - The Conversation
The material of your coffee cup matters more than you might think.

First leukaemia patient to get pioneering drug on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi' - BBC
Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.

Daily short walk can cut risk of early death by 15 per cent - The Times
Small changes to lifestyle in middle age can have a significant impact on health, a study of 135,000 people has indicated

NJ child flu death: Mom speaks out after 2-year-old son was sent home from Morristown Medical Center - ABC7 New York
Family members told Eyewitness News they believe his death could have been prevented.

Vermont sees increase in flu as cases around the country surge - VTDigger
State health officials say it’s not too late to get a vaccine to protect against the worst impacts of the illness.

Surprise Hair Loss Breakthrough: A DNA Sugar Gel Sparks Robust Regrowth - ScienceAlert
In 2024, scientists stumbled upon a potential new treatment for hereditary-patterned baldness, the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women worldwide.

‘Stunning victory’: Report trumpets record survival rates for cancer patients - TribLIVE.com
A record 70% of cancer patients are living five years past their diagnosis, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Cancer Society. The annual analysis of cancer statistics says early detection and improved treatment have helped pull five-year …