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Vaccine exemption requests in Texas spike in July, as some experts fear more families will opt out - ABC13 Houston
Federal funding cuts to immunization efforts and a new law that allows exemption forms to be downloaded, instead of mailed, could drive up exemptions in the future.
New Research Suggests An Alarming Relationship Between COVID, Flu And Breast Cancer - HuffPost
“Respiratory viruses are like a strong wind that reignites the flame."
GLP-1 drugs linked to reduced symptoms in chronic skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa - Medical Xpress
A multicenter French study led by Rennes University Hospital reports potential benefits of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), with statistically significant reductions in HS-related scores at six months and at last fo…
The Day After My Husband Died, His Family Made a Shocking Request - Slate
Is this a thing?
People Are Now Seeing ‘Zombie’ Squirrels in Their Backyards - Gizmodo
Scary as squirrel fibroma virus looks, the animals usually recover and the infection isn't dangerous to people.
Durham County faces lowest vaccine rates in central NC as school year approaches - WRAL.com
With measles outbreaks reported across North America, experts like Dr. Tony Moody from Duke Health stress the importance of vaccinations to safeguard against potential public health crises.
Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction could be coming soon - ScienceDaily
Scientists are developing a surgery-free alternative to LASIK that reshapes the cornea using electricity instead of lasers. In rabbit tests, the method corrected vision in minutes without incisions.
CDC cautions travelers worldwide about a spreading illness - MassLive
No medications exist for the virus, but there are ways to protect yourself when visiting these destinations.
Cutting out one food type could nearly double weight loss, new study suggests - AOL.com
A new study shows ditching ultra-processed foods like microwave meals, sodas and packaged cookies nearly doubled weight loss in overweight adults over the span of two months.
Don’t talk to me before my coffee: The importance of a morning routine - AOL.com
Naturepedic reports that morning routines significantly influence daily outcomes, with 49% of people feeling a bad morning impacts their day.
Are You ‘Too Sensitive’? Science Says It May Affect Your Mental Health - Study Finds
A review of 33 studies with nearly 13,000 people found that higher sensitivity is linked to more symptoms of anxiety and depression.
What is ‘zombie’ rabbit disease and can pets catch it? - MyNorthwest.com
Learn about 'zombie' rabbit disease and whether it poses a risk to your pets.
Blowing a Conch Shell Each Day Could Help Treat Sleep Apnea - ScienceAlert
People who play certain wind instruments, like the didgeridoo, may find it easier to breathe while sleeping, according to emerging research.
9 Superfoods That Help Shrink Visceral Fat in 4 Weeks - Eat This Not That
These nine nutrient-packed superfoods can help reduce dangerous visceral fat in four weeks.
Hepatitis B, liver cancer a Bay Area health tragedy ‘hidden in plain sight’ - The Mercury News
Enforcement of universal screenings would easily prevent sickness, expenses and death but enforcement isn’t easy.
Burcum: As RFK Jr. sows vaccine doubts, a Minnesota-led effort pushes back on YouTube - Star Tribune
"Thankfully, doctors and scientists are not standing idly by," Jill Burcum writes.
The 1 Thing You Should Never Touch After You've Been In A Hotel Lobby - HuffPost
The last thing you want to do is get sick before your stay even begins.
Small change to how you walk may help relieve osteoarthritis pain - AOL.com
Aodifying your walking style may relieve the pain and slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis as effectively as commonly used medications, a recent study...
From Ozempic envy to ghosting friends: How GLP-1s are reshaping relationships - The Boston Globe
Jealousy, secrecy, and lies are rippling through friendships, marriages, and even doctors’ appointments as GLP-1s go mainstream.
Parent advice: My daughter moved in to "help" after I got sick. Well, I'm better now and she's got to go. - Slate
I've had enough.