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5 ‘Bad’ Drinks You Should Be Drinking for Better Blood Sugar, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

If you’re avoiding coffee, tea, fruit juice, dairy milk or soy milk because you think they’ll raise your blood sugar, dietitians say you don’t have to.

US bets $500 million on universal vaccines, WSJ reports - Yahoo

The project involves producing vaccines from chemically inactivated whole viruses, reminiscent of how flu vaccines were made decades ago, WSJ said. The move...

Dementia and heart disease risk may be greater if you have one toilet habit - RSVP Live

Your poo can tell you a lot about your health and signs to look out for include how frequently you go to the toilet and what your stool looks like when you do

10 brain exercises that help improve focus and concentration - Times of India

In a time when people's attention spans are getting shorter, learning how to train the mind is now necessary rather than discretionary. Follow these brain exercises to improve concentration.

Potential Global Threat: This Mysterious Virus Is Spreading Quietly Across Latin America - SciTechDaily

Oropouche virus is more common and dangerous than believed, especially in warm, rainy regions. Experts recommend insect protection and more research on pregnancy risks. Like dengue and Zika, the Oropouche virus causes a febrile illness. Recent evidence sugges…

Aging Switches on Stem Cells That Drive Belly Fat Growth - ScienceAlert

Aging appears to unlock adult stem cells programmed to create more problematic belly fat cells, new research in mice and human tissues reveals.

The doctor who found his balance - Escape Collective

A Japanese doctor, a cancer survivor, and a simple ride: how a chance meeting reshaped their lives on and off the bike.

Fasting-Style Diet Seems to Result in Dynamic Changes in Human Brains - ScienceAlert

Scientists looking to tackle our ongoing obesity crisis have made an important discovery: Intermittent calorie restriction leads to significant changes both in the gut and the brain, which may open up new options for maintaining a healthy weight.

Chicago resident who traveled through O'Hare Airport diagnosed with measles - ABC News

Stop Sugar Cravings in 60 Seconds With This Smart Weight-Loss Plan - firstforwomen.com

Learn how to stop craving sugar in as little as 60 seconds and lose weight fast. This expert plan uses healthy food and mindset tools that really work.

Dangerous bacteria found in newly built senior living apartment complex - WSYX

Clover Glen Apartment Community has 92 units that say it offers independent living for residents. Now, some residents are left in the dark.

Can Potatoes Help With Weight Loss? Scientists Reveal Surprising Benefits - SciTechDaily

Potatoes can aid weight loss and blood sugar control when prepared properly, offering a satisfying, nutrient-rich addition to a healthy diet. Potatoes are one of the world’s most popular and most misunderstood foods. Although they often get a bad rap, new res…

Bacteria recreate an ancient war trick to defeat viruses - Earth.com

Bacteria use a newly discovered system called Kongming to turn viral enzymes into a self-destruct signal, with big biotech implications.

Person with measles in North Texas attended Texas Rangers game, went several other places after exposure -- here's everywhere they went - WFAA

“Today’s case is further evidence that measles cases are on the rise – and the DFW area is no exception,” said Denton County Public Health Director Matt Richardson.

Texas measles outbreak | Infected person attended Texas Rangers game - WFAA

“Today’s case is further evidence that measles cases are on the rise – and the DFW area is no exception,” said Denton County Public Health Director Matt Richardson.

Mosquitoes in Scotland as far north as Shetland - BBC

The extent of Scotland's mosquito population is being understood thanks to a successful citizen science project.

RFK Jr.'s HHS Orders Lab Studying Deadly Infectious Diseases to Stop Research - WIRED

NIAID’s Integrated Research Facility is one of the few federal facilities charged with studying Ebola. Tuesday afternoon, all of its work was put on indefinite pause by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s department.

At-home tests dramatically reduced death rates for this kind of cancer, study finds - San Francisco Chronicle

The innovative colorectal cancer screening program at Kaiser Permanente Northern California reduced cancer rates and deaths by 30% and 50%, respectively,

Denton County reports first measles case; infected person attended Rangers game - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

According to Denton County Public Health the person visited several locations between April 19-22.

Struggling to make cacio e pepe? Scientists cook up a foolproof fix - The Times

Italian experts have devised a precise recipe for the Roman classic made with spaghetti, pecorino and black pepper