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Colorado health officials start monitoring wastewater for influenza, RSV - 9News.com KUSA
After monitoring COVID-19 levels in wastewater for years, Colorado health officials are beginning to track the spread of other viruses.

Longevity, Paxlovid and GMOs: The week in Well+Being - The Washington Post
Readers share their 100th-birthday wishes.
This Medicine Cabinet Staple May Help Stop Cancer from Spreading - AOL
The anti-clotting effect of aspirin may trigger a biological chain of events that stops cancer cells from metastasizing, researchers say

Cedar: Woman being evicted from supported living home, say parents - BBC.com
Laura Sharp, 39, has been living at The Mews in west Belfast for seven years.
Kennedy touts unconventional therapies for measles linked to disciplined Texas doctor - Yahoo
A team from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention arrived in Texas this week to aid in the response to a growing measles outbreak, and US Health ...
What can’t vitamin A do? Experts on the health benefits of the nutrient — and if you need to take a supplement. - Yahoo Life
Vitamin A is good for your eyes, skin and immune system, but too much of it can be harmful.
Replacing butter for some plant oils could significantly lower risk of mortality, new study finds - CNN

Common vaginal condition is really an STD, study finds - CNN International
Bacterial vaginosis, which affects nearly 1 in 3 women, should be considered a sexually transmitted disease, according to a new study.

1 in 5 men surveyed had erectile dysfunction up to 2 years after COVID - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
These men had higher rates of shortness of breath and fatigue than those without erectile dysfunction and had higher depression/anxiety and pain/discomfort scores than before infection.

Avian flu outbreaks in Queens spark further calls to shut down all overcrowded NYC wet markets - QNS
The resurgence of avian flu at two animal slaughter markets in Queens has renewed urgent calls to shut down densely packed wet markets.

High-Fat Diet Triggers Memory Decline Within Days - Neuroscience News
A new study shows that just three days of a high-fat diet can cause memory impairments and brain inflammation in older adults, independent of obesity.
Large Study of Dietary Habits Suggests More Plant Oils, Less Butter Could Lead to Better Health - Mass General Brigham
A study that followed the dietary choices of more than 200,000 people over 30 years found that diets higher in butter but low in plant oils were associated with elevated risk of mortality.

Switching butter for some plant-based oils significantly reduces risk of death, new study finds - CNN
Despite some social media movements criticizing seed oils, a new study suggests swapping your daily butter intake for some plant-based oils decreases your risk of death.
Ohio Mom Discovers Cancer Deep in Her Thumb — and the Only Sign Was 2 Thin Lines on Her Nail - AOL
Michelle Tagliamonte, 58, was getting a manicure when she noticed two black lines, which signaled the start of a fast-spreading cancer
Do I need another measles shot? Florida doctor weighs in after case reported at Miami school - WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends two doses of the measles vaccine when you are a child. But if you had your shots done 30 or 40 years ago, are you still safe?

The horrendous norovirus is hitting Florida hard. How to protect yourself. - Tampa Bay Times
“It’s a tough illness to have to deal with,” one ER physician says.

Norovirus vaccine hints at defusing explosive stomach bug in early trial - Ars Technica
Phase I study showed vaccine was safe and spurred immune responses in older people.

‘Midlife window’ could be key for preventing brain decline - Futurity: Research News
New research offers insights into when interventions to prevent cognitive decline might be most effective.
Oral norovirus vaccine passes safety testing with a strong immune response in older adults - Medical Xpress

Neuroscientist Warns Of The Common Habit That Destroys The Success And Thinking Ability Of Even The Most Brilliant People - YourTango
Neuroscientist Dr. John Kruse reflects on the common habit that has led to decreased performance and productivity in the pharmaceutical sector.