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Researchers discover hidden link between gut bacteria and arthritis - The Brighter Side of News

Scientists discover how gut bacteria trigger arthritis by breaking down tryptophan into inflammatory byproducts, paving the way for treatments

They got COVID-19 five years ago, and they don’t know why they’re still sick - MLive.com

Two long-haulers share insights on managing post-COVID conditions, emphasizing gradual improvement and self-care strategies.

Fluoride in drinking water raises concerns for brain development - Earth.com

For decades, governments have added fluoride to drinking water to protect teeth. But science is never that simple.

Menopause Therapy Linked to Alzheimer's Marker - Newsmax

Hormone replacement therapy during menopause appears to be linked to a toxic brain protein that's a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. Women over 70 had a faster accumulation of tau in their brains if they'd taken hormone therapy for menopause symptoms more tha…

Your exercise routine should change as you age — in these 3 specific ways - San Francisco Chronicle

We asked geriatricians, internists and sports medicine doctors what makes an “ideal” fitness regimen for the aging body. Here's what they told us.

During the last major measles outbreaks in the US, it took extraordinary measures to stop the spread - CNN

Six years ago, two communities in New York – one in Brooklyn and one in Rockland County – were facing the worst measles outbreaks the United States had seen in decades. It was the closest the nation has gotten to losing elimination status for the extremely co…

Advice needed: My friend offered to treat me with alternative medicine. Um, no? - The Boston Globe

Politely declining a friend’s offer of medical care. Plus: gratuitous behavior.

Scientists Just Discovered a Huge Health Benefit of Coffee - AOL

Recent research found a surprising link between coffee and gut health, and the findings are eye-opening.

13 Changes Veterinarians Would Never Ignore In Their Dogs - HuffPost

Canine health experts break down the red flags that may indicate major underlying problems.

We got rid of acid rain. Now something scarier is falling from the sky. - Vox.com

Plastic pollution and forever chemicals are so widespread they’re even in the rain, putting public health and natural ecosystems at risk.

With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles - The Texas Tribune

The measles outbreak in rural Texas has exposed how hospital buildings are ill-equipped. Meanwhile, long distances between providers makes testing people and transporting samples difficult.

Osterholm predicted a pandemic for years. Then the battle against COVID-19 became personal - MPR News

Five years ago, news of a fast-spreading respiratory virus was making headlines in the United States. In Minnesota, public health expert Michael Osterholm was keeping close tabs.

NCDC Confirms Lassa Fever Death Of Nigerian Doctor Returning From UK, 98 Deaths Reported - SaharaReporters.com

NCDC Confirms Lassa Fever Death Of Nigerian Doctor Returning From UK, 98 Deaths Reported

Sexual inactivity linked to increased health risks including cancer, heart disease - The Standard

A Pilates instructor says you should try this simple challenge to maintain your balance as you get older - Fit and Well

And it only takes two minutes

RFK Jr.’s CDC To Do Its Own Research on Vaccines and Autism - The Daily Beast

Health and Human Services spokesperson Andrew Nixon claimed it’s part of the CDC’s efforts to provide “high quality research and transparency.”

CDC to Study Potential Autism and Vaccine Links - AllSides

See multiple perspectives from Newsmax (News), USA TODAY, and Newsweek at AllSides.com.

Five years after COVID began, Biden's health adviser warns of the new dangers to public health - Yahoo

One of the world’s top health experts used to sleep with one eye open. Now, he says he’s been sleeping with all three eyes open.

A Hidden Awakening in The Brain May Explain Why Females Age Slower - ScienceAlert

Men Have Higher Risk of Parkinson's, And We May Finally Know Why - ScienceAlert

The risk of developing Parkinson's disease is twice as high in men as in women, and new research points to a potential reason why: a normally benign protein in the brain.