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New blood test may help diagnose, show how far Alzheimer’s has progressed - AOL.com
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New blood test may help diagnose, show how far Alzheimer’s has progressed - AOL.com

Researchers have developed a blood test based on a protein biomarker for tau tangles that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and also provide insight on h...

Medical News TodayCorrie Pelc
Allegheny County sees its worst flu season in 10-plus years - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Allegheny County sees its worst flu season in 10-plus years - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

While overall cases have peaked, influenza B continues its rise.

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteAnya Sostek
Best vitamins and minerals to boost your eye health this spring - Times of India
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Best vitamins and minerals to boost your eye health this spring - Times of India

Spring brings both beauty and seasonal allergies, affecting eye health. Essential nutrients like vitamins A, C, and E, along with flavonoids, selenium

The Times of IndiaTOI Lifestyle Desk
Nutritionist-approved 5 fruits that improve longevity and heart health - Times of India
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Nutritionist-approved 5 fruits that improve longevity and heart health - Times of India

Fruits are often considered as superfoods that help boost immunity, metabolism, and overall health. They are rich in nutrients that help improve gut health and boost the overall functioning of the body. As per a study by the National Library of Medicine, Esti…

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Don't eat your chia seeds like this, doctor warns; shares correct way to have them - Hindustan Times
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Don't eat your chia seeds like this, doctor warns; shares correct way to have them - Hindustan Times

In a recent video, a gastroenterologist warned against eating chia seeds incorrectly, shared the right way to have them, and more. Let's find out what he said.  | Health

Hindustan TimesKrishna Priya Pallavi
Northwest Harris County child with no travel history tests positive for measles - Houston Chronicle
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Northwest Harris County child with no travel history tests positive for measles - Houston Chronicle

An investigation is under way after a child in northwest Harris County who had no recent travel history tested positive for measles.

Houston ChronicleJohn Lomax V, Evan MacDonald
One Simple Strategy For Weight Loss Outperforms Daily Dieting, Study Says - ScienceAlert
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One Simple Strategy For Weight Loss Outperforms Daily Dieting, Study Says - ScienceAlert

When it comes to weight loss dieting, the number of options can be overwhelming.

ScienceAlertDavid Nield
New York is warning residents about domestic travel - TheStreet
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New York is warning residents about domestic travel - TheStreet

"Exposure during travel is something we need to consider," the travel advisory reads.

TheStreetVeronika Bondarenko
The #1 Fruit to Help You Poop, According to Dietitians - EatingWell
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The #1 Fruit to Help You Poop, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

Packed with fiber, eating kiwi may be an effective and tasty way to manage constipation and help you stay regular. Dietitians explain why.

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Seattle's e-scooters are hot. Helmets are not. The brain injuries can be 'profound' - KUOW
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Seattle's e-scooters are hot. Helmets are not. The brain injuries can be 'profound' - KUOW

Seattle’s popular ride-share electric scooters are sending tens of thousands of people zipping across town — and some to Harborview with serious injuries. Last year, the city’s trauma hospital saw 163 serious injuries from e-scooters or e-bikes, many of them …

KUOW News and InformationAnn Dornfeld about 17 hours
Measles vaccination rate may be even lower than estimated, leaving kids vulnerable amid outbreak - CNN
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Measles vaccination rate may be even lower than estimated, leaving kids vulnerable amid outbreak - CNN

As the United States faces one of its worst measles outbreaks in decades, a new analysis finds that nearly a third of young children who were eligible to be vaccinated against the disease did not get their first shot on schedule.

CNNDeidre McPhillips, Neha Mukherjee
Harris County health department reports measles case in child younger than 18 - KHOU
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Harris County health department reports measles case in child younger than 18 - KHOU

Harris County is investigating its first measles case since 2019. It's a child under the age of 18 with no travel history.

KHOU.comCory McCord (KHOU)
A Common Sleeping Pill Could Reduce Buildup of Alzheimer's Proteins, Study Finds - ScienceAlert
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A Common Sleeping Pill Could Reduce Buildup of Alzheimer's Proteins, Study Finds - ScienceAlert

There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring with gusto.

ScienceAlertClare Watson
Key Brain Gateway to Conscious Perception Identified - Neuroscience News
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Key Brain Gateway to Conscious Perception Identified - Neuroscience News

A new study using intracranial recordings in humans reveals that the thalamus, particularly its higher-order regions, plays a central role in triggering conscious perception.

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People in this rural California town are dying of the virus that killed Gene Hackman’s wife - San Francisco Chronicle
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People in this rural California town are dying of the virus that killed Gene Hackman’s wife - San Francisco Chronicle

A third person in Mammoth Lakes in Mono County has died of hantavirus, a rodent-borne disease.

San Francisco ChronicleNora Mishanec
USDA to conduct rabies vaccine drops in parts of north Georgia - AccessWDUN
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USDA to conduct rabies vaccine drops in parts of north Georgia - AccessWDUN

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Show 1425: How Can You Combine Supplements, Herbs and Medicines Safely? - The People's Pharmacy
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Show 1425: How Can You Combine Supplements, Herbs and Medicines Safely? - The People's Pharmacy

If you take different supplements, herbs and medicines, you risk interactions. A pharmacist can help you check on safety.

Peoplespharmacy.comTerry Graedon
Egg-white facials are a controversial, viral skin trend, bird flu be damned — but experts have a big warning about it - New York Post
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Egg-white facials are a controversial, viral skin trend, bird flu be damned — but experts have a big warning about it - New York Post

Supporters claim that these one-ingredient masks reduce wrinkles and shrink pores.

New York PostMarissa Matozzo
Scientists Just Discovered A Surprising New Risk Factor For Dementia—And It Has Nothing To Do With Genetics - AOL.com
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Scientists Just Discovered A Surprising New Risk Factor For Dementia—And It Has Nothing To Do With Genetics - AOL.com

New research finds that where you live can influence your risk of developing dementia. Here's what experts say about the findings and what it means for you.

Women's HealthKorin Miller
Former Arcata Resident Featured in BBC News Story Exploring Medically Assisted Death in California - Lost Coast Outpost
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Former Arcata Resident Featured in BBC News Story Exploring Medically Assisted Death in California - Lost Coast Outpost

As members of the British Parliament debate proposed legislation that would allow medically assisted death for terminally ill adults in England and Wales,  published an article this week detailing one man’s experience with the process here in California.

Lost Coast OutpostIsabella Vanderheiden