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Here’s a science-backed way to get healthier if you don’t like exercise - The Washington Post

Doing everyday activities faster, such as gardening and cleaning, may lead to gains in health and longevity — even if you don’t exercise.

Rabid Raccoon Caught After Attacking Dog, Person In Collingswood - Patch

The raccoon tested positive for rabies after an altercation with a dog one day and a person the next, county officials said.

We’re on the verge of a universal allergy cure - Vox

Allergy season: How to ask your doctor about Xolair, an off-label drug that can cure your allergies.

Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak reach 561, with 20 new infections confirmed - ABC News

Microplastics may cause premature aging at a cellular level - Earth.com

Microplastics might cause premature aging. New research suggests these small particles negatively impact cellular health.

‘Flesh-Eating’ Infections of the Vulva Are on the Rise, Doctors Warn - Gizmodo

Doctors in the UK and other countries have reported a rise in cases of necrotizing fasciitis.

Mattresses releasing dangerous chemicals in children’s bedrooms: Studies - The Hill

Invisible chemicals rising from children’s mattresses may be harming their brains and bodies. That’s according to a pair of studies published Tuesday, which found troubling levels of plastic-like “phthalate” chemicals and flame retardants in the bedrooms of c…

4 Supplements You Should Take to Increase Your Sex Drive, According to Experts - EatingWell

Experts share four supplements that may help boost your sex drive and libido. Find out what they are, as well as other tips for better sex.

These Animals Have Traveled 8,000 KM at Sea, Yet Their Species Does Not Live in Water - The Daily Galaxy

They weren’t supposed to survive at sea—yet they ended up on a distant continent. A new study uncovers a mind-bending journey from dry land to open ocean. What scientists found on remote islands could rewrite natural history.

For the Heart, Small Exertions Are Better Than None - Newser

Moving at a moderate or vigorous pace provides health benefits without formal exercise: study

Mild Brain Stimulation Alters Decision-Making Speed and Flexibility - Neuroscience News

A new study shows that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation method, can influence how quickly and flexibly people make decisions.

How Touch Processing Differs in Autism and Why It Matters - Neuroscience News

A new study reveals that adults with autism process active and passive touch similarly, unlike neurotypical individuals whose brains reduce activity during self-initiated touch.

Health officials investigating person with measles who ate at DC restaurant - WTOP

The D.C. Department of Health says a person with a confirmed measles diagnosis ate at a local restaurant in early April.

Herbal remedies are raising new concerns - Earth.com

A new study is investigating herbal remedies. Concerns have risen over potential side effects from long-term consumption.

Drinking This Fruit Juice May Cut Gut Inflammation by 40% - SciTechDaily

The University of Central Lancashire is co-leading the first and largest human trial of its kind. A study found that patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis who drank 130ml of diluted Montmorency tart cherry juice twice daily for six weeks experienc…

Older people may not need to watch blood sugar so closely - San Diego Union-Tribune

Intensive management of diabetes pays fewer dividends as patients age and raises the chances of hypoglycemia

Repurposing a blood pressure drug may prevent vision loss in inherited blinding diseases - National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov)

NIH studies in animals show reserpine protects retinal-neurons necessary for vision, especially in females.

Health officials confirm another case of measles in Michigan - ClickOnDetroit

A new case of measles is confirmed in Michigan.

Quick home health tests: Check your reaction times - BBC

Your reaction times can reveal a surprising amount about what's going on inside your body, from your brain health to your risk of an early death.

After delays, first vaccine advisory meeting under RFK Jr. set to start - NPR

For the first time since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became health secretary, vaccine advisers to the CDC are meeting to discuss vaccines for RSV, HPV, COVID and more.