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A Simple Blood Test Mismatch May Predict Kidney Failure, Heart Disease, and Death - SciTechDaily
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A Simple Blood Test Mismatch May Predict Kidney Failure, Heart Disease, and Death - SciTechDaily

Disagreement between creatinine and cystatin C kidney tests signals a much higher risk of serious disease and death, suggesting both measures should be used together. A new study suggests that when two widely used tests of kidney function do not align, patien…

SciTechDailyShira Polan, NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine
More than 2,000 measles cases reported in the US in 2025 as ongoing outbreaks threaten elimination status - Yahoo
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More than 2,000 measles cases reported in the US in 2025 as ongoing outbreaks threaten elimination status - Yahoo

The United States reported more than 2,000 measles cases in 2025, federal data shows, a higher annual total than the country has seen in decades.

CNNDeidre McPhillips
Five ways to improve your health this year that don’t rely on losing weight - The Conversation
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Five ways to improve your health this year that don’t rely on losing weight - The Conversation

Diet searches surge every January, but most quick fixes do not last. Here are five evidence-based habits that improve health without focusing on weight.

The Conversation AfricaRachel Woods
5 Daily Chair Exercises That Melt Belly Fat Faster Than Cardio After 55 - Eat This Not That
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5 Daily Chair Exercises That Melt Belly Fat Faster Than Cardio After 55 - Eat This Not That

Try 5 daily chair exercises that boost heart rate and core strength to help melt belly fat after 55.

Eatthis.comAlexa Mellardo
30 Days of High-Fiber, High-Protein Breakfasts to Make in January - EatingWell
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30 Days of High-Fiber, High-Protein Breakfasts to Make in January - EatingWell

Each with at least 15 grams of protein and six grams of fiber, these breakfast recipes will help you get a jumpstart on your day all month long.

Eatingwell.comhttps://www.facebook.com/EatingWell/
The flu and a ‘superbug,’ too: Down in Alabama - AL.com
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The flu and a ‘superbug,’ too: Down in Alabama - AL.com

Listen to "Down in Alabama" wherever you get your podcasts.

AL.comIke Morgan | imorgan@al.com
Do you really need a CT Angiography to detect heart blockages? Leading doctor busts some myths - Times of India
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Do you really need a CT Angiography to detect heart blockages? Leading doctor busts some myths - Times of India

Dr. Kaustubh Bondre, recently took to his IG handle to talk about heart health. He spoke about a patient who, despite having a normal ECG, and stress .

The Times of IndiaTOI Lifestyle Desk
Flu cases are rising with a new strain that makes older people sicker - The Washington Post
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Flu cases are rising with a new strain that makes older people sicker - The Washington Post

Flu season is ramping up in the U.S., marked by a new strain that could make vaccines less effective. Covid cases remain down.

The Washington PostDavid Ovalle
Are you eating for longevity? Take this quiz to find out. - The Washington Post
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Are you eating for longevity? Take this quiz to find out. - The Washington Post

Our science-backed tips can help you improve your meals and support a longer, healthier life.

The Washington PostAnahad O’Connor, Aaron Steckelberg
Scientists Link Gut Bacteria to Bipolar Depression in Mouse Study - ScienceAlert
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Scientists Link Gut Bacteria to Bipolar Depression in Mouse Study - ScienceAlert

Precise changes in the connectivity between neurons caused by an imbalance of gut bacteria may help explain depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder, a new animal study suggests.

ScienceAlertDavid Nield
Exercise won’t help you lose much fat. Changing this will - BBC Science Focus Magazine
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Exercise won’t help you lose much fat. Changing this will - BBC Science Focus Magazine

Groundbreaking research is rewriting the science of how we use energy – and why effort alone won’t shift the scales

BBC Focus MagazineHatty Willmoth
How to Make It Through Cold and Flu Season - WIRED
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How to Make It Through Cold and Flu Season - WIRED

Reduce your chances of catching these respiratory illnesses, and make sure you don't spread it to others.

WiredJill Duffy
“Watched Me Suffer For Weeks”: Woman Has Allergic Reaction After Roommate’s Secret Test - Bored Panda
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“Watched Me Suffer For Weeks”: Woman Has Allergic Reaction After Roommate’s Secret Test - Bored Panda

When friends turn into roommates, it can either be a recipe for something amazing or quickly turn into a total nightmare. One woman thought she was starting a fun new chapter when she moved in with her four best friends but within weeks, she started waking up…

Boredpanda.comJustinas Keturka
When Your Hard Workout Morphs Into Overtraining Syndrome - Bloomberg.com
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When Your Hard Workout Morphs Into Overtraining Syndrome - Bloomberg.com

The condition, also known as OTS, goes beyond soreness, to symptoms with more serious and lasting consequences

Bloomberg
Flu positivity rates and hospitalizations increase in Minnesota - MPR News
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Flu positivity rates and hospitalizations increase in Minnesota - MPR News

Recent data released by the Minnesota Department of Health indicate that influenza cases nearly tripled between Dec. 7 and Dec. 21.

Minnesota Public Radio NewsErica Zurek
5 tips — and dishes — to get your new year off to a healthy start - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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5 tips — and dishes — to get your new year off to a healthy start - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteGretchen McKay
How much coffee should you drink for a long, healthy life? - Medical News Today
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How much coffee should you drink for a long, healthy life? - Medical News Today

Coffee may boost longevity and lower diabetes risk according to the latest research. Here is what the evidence tells us.

Medical News TodayPeter Morales-Brown
Family attacked by rabid cat falls through gaps in animal control system - sungazette.com
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Family attacked by rabid cat falls through gaps in animal control system - sungazette.com

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.) PERRY TOWNSHIP…

Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Neurosurgeon warns about 5 drugs secretly hurting your brain: 'Discuss neurological side effects with your physician' | Health - Hindustan Times
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Neurosurgeon warns about 5 drugs secretly hurting your brain: 'Discuss neurological side effects with your physician' | Health - Hindustan Times

Dr Jagannathan highlighted five specific classes of drugs that patients and physicians should monitor closely for neurological side-effects. | Health

Hindustan TimesSanya Panwar
Possible measles exposure at NKY hotel, attraction - FOX19 | Cincinnati
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Possible measles exposure at NKY hotel, attraction - FOX19 | Cincinnati

The Kentucky Department for Public Health was notified about a potential measles exposure in Northern Kentucky at the Ark Encounter and Holiday Express in Grant County on Dec. 31.

FOX19FOX19 Digital Staff