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First 2 pediatric flu deaths reported in Michigan - MLive.com
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First 2 pediatric flu deaths reported in Michigan - MLive.com

Several additional pediatric flu deaths were being investigated as of Friday, Feb. 14.

mlive.comJustin P. Hicks | jhicks3@mlive.com
Flu kills 2 children in Michigan, health officials say - WDIV ClickOnDetroit
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Flu kills 2 children in Michigan, health officials say - WDIV ClickOnDetroit

There have been two influenza-related pediatric deaths in Michigan during the 2024-2025 flu season, state health officials announced.

WDIV ClickOnDetroitSara Powers
Potassium-enriched salt substitutes tied to lower stroke-related risks - Medical News Today
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Potassium-enriched salt substitutes tied to lower stroke-related risks - Medical News Today

Swapping salt for salt substitutes enriched with potassium could help lower the risk of recurrent stroke and death, a new clinical trial has found.

Medical News TodayKelsey Costa, MS, RDN
Brain inflammation affects behavior differently in males and females, study finds - PsyPost
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Brain inflammation affects behavior differently in males and females, study finds - PsyPost

Inflammation in the hippocampus alters motivated behavior in mice, but in opposite ways for males and females regarding food seeking and memory.

PsyPostEric W. Dolan
‘Road map’ of how cancers spread offers hope for new treatments - Financial Times
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‘Road map’ of how cancers spread offers hope for new treatments - Financial Times

Research highlights growing focus on surrounding tissues to help tackle most malignant forms of the disease

Financial TimesMichael Peel
New study reveals a major link between vaccines and Alzheimer’s - The Brighter Side of News
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New study reveals a major link between vaccines and Alzheimer’s - The Brighter Side of News

More than 6 million Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a number expected to climb as the population ages.

Thebrighterside.newsJoseph Shavit
Bald eagle killed after testing positive for bird flu in Massachusetts - MassLive.com
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Bald eagle killed after testing positive for bird flu in Massachusetts - MassLive.com

The bald eagle could be seen with neurological deficits as it had "sudden and frequent head movements."

MassLive.comHeather Morrison | hmorrison@masslive.com
Bird flu fears have backyard chicken coop owners on edge for what’s next - The Washington Post
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Bird flu fears have backyard chicken coop owners on edge for what’s next - The Washington Post

Anxieties are high as experts warn the avian flu outbreak could worsen in the spring, but egg prices are spurring more newcomers to start backyard flocks.

The Washington PostKim Bellware, Emily Wax-Thibodeaux
Is it time to worry about bird flu? - Vox.com
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Is it time to worry about bird flu? - Vox.com

There’s more to bird flu than expensive eggs. It’s killing animals all over the world.

VoxKim Mas, Sean Collins
Most pancreatic cancer isn’t caught until it’s late stage — a new blood test could change that - New York Post
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Most pancreatic cancer isn’t caught until it’s late stage — a new blood test could change that - New York Post

The American Cancer Society estimates that 67,400 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year and nearly 52,000 will die from the disease.

New York PostTracy Swartz
New research continues to link marijuana with schizophrenia. Experts say it's not so simple - Salon
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New research continues to link marijuana with schizophrenia. Experts say it's not so simple - Salon

These types of studies aren't intended to imply causation, yet they are often interpreted as such

Salon
Find out what will happen to the body if you walk for 30 minutes a day (without counting the steps) - The Indian Express
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Find out what will happen to the body if you walk for 30 minutes a day (without counting the steps) - The Indian Express

Walking for 30 minutes a day at a moderate pace offers numerous health benefits, including reduced risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. It can also improve mental health, cognitive function, and sleep quality. To maximize the ben…

The Indian ExpressLifestyle Desk
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2nd bird flu virus detected in western US. What does this mean for prevention? - ABC News

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Valentine's Day: The Science of How Physical Affection Boosts Health - ScienceAlert
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Valentine's Day: The Science of How Physical Affection Boosts Health - ScienceAlert

In the opening scene of Love, Actually, Hugh Grant's character says how, whenever he gets gloomy with the state of the world, he thinks about the arrivals gate at Heathrow airport.

ScienceAlertThe Conversation
New book argues that Alzheimer’s research is flawed, fraudulent, and incompetent - Why Evolution Is True
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New book argues that Alzheimer’s research is flawed, fraudulent, and incompetent - Why Evolution Is True

I have a friend with Alzheimer’s so I was especially depressed to read Jesse Singal’s discussion of a new book, Doctored, claiming that research on both Alzheimer’s disease and dr…

Whyevolutionistrue.com
How old is too old to shovel snow in Oregon? Safety tips for digging out of winter storm - Yahoo Life
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How old is too old to shovel snow in Oregon? Safety tips for digging out of winter storm - Yahoo Life

Much of the Portland metro and Willamette Valley saw some snow Thursday. Here's what to know if you're thinking of shoveling snow and ice.

Statesman JournalRebecca Powell and Ginnie Sandoval, Salem Statesman Journal
Zinc levels linked to type 2 diabetes risk, study finds - The Brighter Side of News
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Zinc levels linked to type 2 diabetes risk, study finds - The Brighter Side of News

Scientists found a strong link between zinc levels and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Thebrighterside.newsJoseph Shavit
More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Adding these foods to your diet may help - Fortune
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More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Adding these foods to your diet may help - Fortune

Diet plays an important role in your overall cancer risk.

FortuneAni Freedman
No need to pause your sex life during menopause - Irish Examiner
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No need to pause your sex life during menopause - Irish Examiner

From workplace policies to social media algorithms, menopause has become a trending topic, but finding accurate information about how to maintain a satisfying sex life remains difficult

Irish ExaminerSex educator Olivia Teahan
Registered Dietitians Are Sharing Tips And Foods That Will Help If You Suffer From Acid Reflux And Heartburn - BuzzFeed
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Registered Dietitians Are Sharing Tips And Foods That Will Help If You Suffer From Acid Reflux And Heartburn - BuzzFeed

Here's how to prevent it from happening in the first place — and also how to stop it in its tracks once it starts.

BuzzfeedLeigh Weingus