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About 2,000 people may have been exposed to measles at Utah event - The Salt Lake Tribune

After four patients were exposed to measles at a high school cycling event, the state health department is urging attendees to check their vaccination status.

Dirty habit followed by 62million Americans linked to psychosis after just 12 hours - Daily Mail

People over 65 who stay full of energy usually swear by these 7 hobbies that keep them moving - VegOut

Energy in later life isn’t luck—it’s the quiet result of daily choices that keep movement, purpose, and joy woven into every season.

Utah health department confirms measles exposure after Soldier Hollow event - KSLTV.com

Several people were exposed to and infected with measles after attending an event at Soldier Hollow, the Utah Department of Health & Human Services confirmed Tuesday.

'We have basically destroyed what capacity we had to respond to a pandemic,' says leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm - Live Science

Live Science spoke with leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm about his new book, "The Big One," which discusses the next pandemic and how to mitigate its harm.

Ocrevus rapidly depletes B-cells, then alters T-cells in MS patients - Multiple Sclerosis News Today

Ocrevus rapidly depletes immune B-cells in people with MS, but ongoing treatment also leads to changes in immune T-cells, a study found.

Austin doctor suspended, accused of sexual relationships with patients - Dallas News

An Austin family medicine doctor has been suspended after allegations that he started sexual relationships with two patients.

Dementia: Unexpected early signs of you might be overlooking - The Times of India

Dementia is about so much more than just “memory loss” or occasionally struggling to find your keys. The changes often sneak up, showing up in quirky ways that get brushed off as “just aging,” stress, or even personality quirks. But early recognition can real…

Commonly available products are being used in preteens’ self-harm, study shows - CNN

Children commonly use substances found around the house to engage in self-harm, and a new study shows that the rate has risen dramatically.

2 dead, 35 sick from Legionnaires’ disease in Westchester County - New York Daily News

The Westchester County announcement follows an outbreak of the disease in Harlem, which killed seven people.

Oregon doctors hesitate to dispense latest COVID-19 vaccines in vacuum of medical guidance - OregonLive.com

A lack of federal and state guidance has left doctors worried about potential liability or insurance complications.

Lithium levels tied to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia - National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)

New research suggests that lithium replacement could be a potential approach to prevent and treat mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.

It’s an Essential Part of Your Body. It’s Also Health TikTokkers’ Worst Nightmare. How Did We Get Here? - Slate

I wish a $184 weighted pillow could cure me.

Deadly 'kissing bug' disease becoming endemic in the US: CDC - FOX 5 DC

Chagas disease, also known as the “kissing bug" disease, is spreading across the United States, and some researchers believe it should now be classified as an endemic,

The 6 Convenience Foods You Should Eat to Lower Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians - AOL.com

Think convenience foods can’t be heart-healthy? Think again.

Parkview genetics program now open to the public - WANE 15

The program aims to help participants understand how their ancestry has impacted their traits and risk of certain diseases.

Cases of tick-borne infections in Japan reach record high - nhk.or.jp

A research institute in Japan says the number of people infected so far this year with a disease transmitted mainly by ticks has reached a record high.

Tiny Golden Retriever Puppy Modeling Cowboy Hat and Boots Is Stealing Hearts - AOL.com

Cowboy cutie.

What Taking a Daily Omega-3 Supplement Can Do for Women - Verywell Health

Omega-3s have many health benefits, and a new study has found a link between omega-3 deficiency and Alzheimer's risk in women.

Nearly half of people with diabetes are undiagnosed, study finds - yahoo.com

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