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Omega-3s are great for your health—but supplements may not be - National Geographic
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Omega-3s are great for your health—but supplements may not be - National Geographic

Fish oil can reduce inflammation and lower cardiovascular disease risk. Yet a growing body of research suggests that supplements may not offer those same benefits.

National GeographicDaryl Austin
Tattoos Could Be a Hidden Cancer Risk, Study of Twins Finds - Gizmodo
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Tattoos Could Be a Hidden Cancer Risk, Study of Twins Finds - Gizmodo

Twins who got tattoos had a higher risk of being diagnosed with skin cancer and lymphoma.

Gizmodo.comEd Cara
Crucial mRNA vaccine research at risk in the US - DW (English)
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Crucial mRNA vaccine research at risk in the US - DW (English)

Scientists in the US who do research on mRNA technology worry their funding may be cut under President Trump. mRNA technology is the basis for COVID- and other vaccines and could play a role in cancer treatment.

DW (English)Carla Bleiker
NIH researchers develop eye drops that slow vision loss in animals - National Institutes of Health
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NIH researchers develop eye drops that slow vision loss in animals - National Institutes of Health

Treatment shows potential to slow the progression of human degenerative eye diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa.

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How the language of job postings can attract rule-bending narcissists - Ars Technica
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How the language of job postings can attract rule-bending narcissists - Ars Technica

Looking to hire someone? Check your wording very carefully.

Ars TechnicaThe Conversation
NEW: Two measles exposures reported traveling through DCA last Friday - ARLnow
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NEW: Two measles exposures reported traveling through DCA last Friday - ARLnow

Two measles exposures were reported at Reagan National Airport and on the Yellow Line last Friday. Exposures were possible on the airport's terminal shuttle bus between noon and 2:30 p.m., the Virginia Department of Health announced in a press release yesterd…

ARLnowDan Egitto
Don’t get surgery on a Friday - Vox.com
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Don’t get surgery on a Friday - Vox.com

The best day to get health care at the hospital is probably Monday, when more experienced doctors and nurses are on call.

VoxDylan Scott
The #1 Surprising Exercise for Reducing Visceral Fat, According to Experts - EatingWell
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The #1 Surprising Exercise for Reducing Visceral Fat, According to Experts - EatingWell

Find out why weight lifting is the best exercise for reducing visceral fat, according to experts. It’s simple, customizable and can be done at home.

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Exomind device promises to zap depression, lift mental fog - New York Post
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Exomind device promises to zap depression, lift mental fog - New York Post

A NYC dermatologist is now offering brain treatments with an Exomind device, which is said to be a high-tech fix for depression and other mental woes.

New York PostDana Wood
Anti-Amyloid Drug May Delay Alzheimer's Symptoms in Those at Risk, Clinical Trial Finds - ScienceAlert
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Anti-Amyloid Drug May Delay Alzheimer's Symptoms in Those at Risk, Clinical Trial Finds - ScienceAlert

A method for slowing disease progress in Alzheimer's patients may also delay onset in people predisposed to the disease who are yet to show symptoms.

ScienceAlertMike McRae
In rare move, Syracuse’s largest nursing home opens doors to Alzheimer’s research on residents - syracuse.com
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In rare move, Syracuse’s largest nursing home opens doors to Alzheimer’s research on residents - syracuse.com

Residents and their families can volunteer for the research trial.

syracuse.comDouglass Dowty | ddowty@syracuse.com
Puberty Is Starting Earlier. Should Parents Worry? - CNN
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Puberty Is Starting Earlier. Should Parents Worry? - CNN

Research shows that kids are starting puberty earlier than ever, with the average age now beginning at 8 for girls and 9 for boys. But what does this mean for their long-term health? Sanjay sits down with Dr. Cara Natterson, a pediatrician and expert on adole…

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The health effects of low magnesium - Action News 5
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The health effects of low magnesium - Action News 5

Not getting enough exercise, eating too many fatty foods, and smoking are all risk factors for heart disease. But new research has found a less well-known risk factor.

Actionnews5.comIvanhoe Newswire
Deadly bacteria have developed the ability to produce antimicrobials and wipe out competitors, scientists discover - Phys.org
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Deadly bacteria have developed the ability to produce antimicrobials and wipe out competitors, scientists discover - Phys.org

A drug-resistant type of bacteria that has adapted to health care settings evolved in the past several years to weaponize an antimicrobial genetic tool, eliminating its cousins and replacing them as the dominant strain. University of Pittsburgh School of Medi…

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I didn't think I was well enough to do daily yoga until I tried this app that's designed with people like me in mind - Fit and Well
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I didn't think I was well enough to do daily yoga until I tried this app that's designed with people like me in mind - Fit and Well

I’ve never been able to stick with yoga, but the Yoga for Pain app has been a game-changer

Fitandwell.comLou Mudge
11 Colorado cats sickened with bird flu - 9News.com KUSA
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11 Colorado cats sickened with bird flu - 9News.com KUSA

The Colorado Department of Agriculture said domestic cats appear to be highly susceptible to the illness.

9News.com KUSANate Lynn
TikTok Misinformation Is Warping Young People's Understanding of ADHD - ScienceAlert
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TikTok Misinformation Is Warping Young People's Understanding of ADHD - ScienceAlert

Some 1.8 billion people log into TikTok at least once a month, spending an average of 95 minutes per day being engaged, entertained, and even educated by the app.

ScienceAlertDavid Nield
Major Step Toward a Cure: Scientists Solve Decades-Long Parkinson’s Mystery - SciTechDaily
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Major Step Toward a Cure: Scientists Solve Decades-Long Parkinson’s Mystery - SciTechDaily

WEHI researchers have solved a decades-long mystery by determining the structure of human PINK1, a key protein linked to Parkinson’s disease. This breakthrough, published in Science, could accelerate the search for new drugs to slow or stop Parkinson’s progre…

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7-Day Walking Plan to Reduce Inflammation, Created by Certified Trainers - EatingWell
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7-Day Walking Plan to Reduce Inflammation, Created by Certified Trainers - EatingWell

Walking is great for your overall health and can help reduce inflammation. Follow this 7-day walking plan created by certified personal trainers.

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Trump’s Former Surgeon General Tears Into RFK Jr. for Fostering Vaccine Skepticism - The Daily Beast
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Trump’s Former Surgeon General Tears Into RFK Jr. for Fostering Vaccine Skepticism - The Daily Beast

In an op-ed, Dr. Jerome Adams noted that Kennedy’s legacy will depend more on what he does about the measles outbreak now than his words in the past.

Daily BeastNandika Chatterjee