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Chagas disease, or deadly "kissing bug" disease, has spread in the U.S. Here's what to know. - CBS News
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Chagas disease, or deadly "kissing bug" disease, has spread in the U.S. Here's what to know. - CBS News

Chagas disease​ is already endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, and growing evidence of the parasite is challenging the non-endemic label in the U.S., the CDC says.

CBS NewsSara Moniuszko
New case of mosquito-borne West Nile virus found in Lancaster County - LancasterOnline
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New case of mosquito-borne West Nile virus found in Lancaster County - LancasterOnline

A new Lancaster County case of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus was reported last week, bringing the county’s human case tally to five this year.

LancasterOnlineLUCY ALBRIGHT | Staff Writer
This is what could happen to a child who doesn't get vaccinated - NPR
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This is what could happen to a child who doesn't get vaccinated - NPR

An estimated 14 million kids don't get any vaccines. They face serious threats from measles, diarrhea, pneumonia and more.

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Single dose of psilocybin linked to lasting symptom relief in treatment-resistant depression - PsyPost
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Single dose of psilocybin linked to lasting symptom relief in treatment-resistant depression - PsyPost

A small pilot study found that a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin led to lasting reductions in depression symptoms among U.S. military veterans with treatment-resistant depression. Half were in remission after six months; 30% remained in remission at one year.

PsyPostVladimir Hedrih
An Expert Just Revealed How Much Protein You Should Actually Be Eating In A Day - Delish
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An Expert Just Revealed How Much Protein You Should Actually Be Eating In A Day - Delish

In the wake of the trending carnivore diet and protein-obsessed TikTokers, we tapped a registered dietitian to break down how much protein you actually need.

Delish.comMegan Schaltegger
Latest COVID-19 vaccines reach Minnesota amid confusion over who gets them - Star Tribune
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Latest COVID-19 vaccines reach Minnesota amid confusion over who gets them - Star Tribune

Minnesota pharmacy law will preserve access to COVID-19 vaccine, even if federal health advisers opt later this month to discourage some people from getting the shots.

Minneapolis Star TribuneJeremy Olson, Jeremy Olson
THIS silent killer can put you at increased risk of stroke and dementia: How to prevent it - The Times of India
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THIS silent killer can put you at increased risk of stroke and dementia: How to prevent it - The Times of India

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke and dementia. Discover how to prevent hypertension with lifestyle changes and medical guidance.

The Times of IndiaTOI Lifestyle Desk
What are death cap mushrooms? The world’s most toxic fungus explained - Times of India
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What are death cap mushrooms? The world’s most toxic fungus explained - Times of India

Death cap mushrooms are in the news again. These mushrooms can kill without exception. One of the deadliest mushrooms in the world, the death cap can kill within hours or days of ingestion. Here’s everything you should know about these poisonous mushrooms.

The Times of IndiaTOI Lifestyle Desk
New study says you can boost longevity with just 60 seconds of exercise a day —here's how - Tom's Guide
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New study says you can boost longevity with just 60 seconds of exercise a day —here's how - Tom's Guide

Research suggests you can benefit from just one minute of movement.

Tom's GuideSam Hopes
Deadly Kissing Bug Disease Is on The Rise Across The US, CDC Warns - ScienceAlert
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Deadly Kissing Bug Disease Is on The Rise Across The US, CDC Warns - ScienceAlert

Blood-sucking 'kissing bugs' have now carried a deadly parasite across 32 US states, the CDC warns, with hundreds of thousands of people likely already infected with the parasitic disease Chagas without realizing it.

ScienceAlertTessa Koumoundouros
What teens need to know before seeing the doctor on their own - CNN
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What teens need to know before seeing the doctor on their own - CNN

Part of independence is taking charge of your own health. A college doctor offers a quick guide on how to confidently and effectively start “health care adulting.”

CNN
Philosophy’s Journal Problem Captured in One Number? - dailynous.com
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Philosophy’s Journal Problem Captured in One Number? - dailynous.com

The number of articles accepted by a top philosophy journal in the first six months of 2025: 1. So reports The Journal of Philosophy. Here are the journal's 2025 statistics through July 1st, as reported on its memo to authors page: Total submissions: 403 Desk…

Dailynous.comJustin Weinberg
Grandparents for Vaccines launches to share stories of life before immunizations - KGW
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Grandparents for Vaccines launches to share stories of life before immunizations - KGW

New volunteer group aims to educate parents about vaccine importance by sharing personal experiences with preventable diseases.

KGW.comSabinna Pierre
She had a stroke at 27. It’s a growing problem for Millennials, Gen Z. - Yahoo News UK
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She had a stroke at 27. It’s a growing problem for Millennials, Gen Z. - Yahoo News UK

More strokes are occurring in younger people. There's been a significant increase, nearly 15%, in stroke prevalence among people ages 18 to 44.

USA TodayAdrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY
If you're over 70 and still do these 8 physical tasks without help, you're aging better than 90% of people - VegOut
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If you're over 70 and still do these 8 physical tasks without help, you're aging better than 90% of people - VegOut

The everyday habits that separate those who age well from those who decline.

Vegoutmag.com
COVID vaccine access limited: Who can still get the shot in California - SFGATE
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COVID vaccine access limited: Who can still get the shot in California - SFGATE

After major changes from the FDA, we break down who is eligible for their shots as we enter cold and flu season.

SFGateGillian Mohney
“Truly A Reversal”: Scientists Find Protein That Causes Brain Aging, And Learn How To Stop It - IFLScience
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“Truly A Reversal”: Scientists Find Protein That Causes Brain Aging, And Learn How To Stop It - IFLScience

FTL1 could be the key to slowing down aging in the hippocampus.

IFLScienceLaura Simmons
Autism symptoms vanish in mice after Stanford brain breakthrough - ScienceDaily
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Autism symptoms vanish in mice after Stanford brain breakthrough - ScienceDaily

Scientists at Stanford have found that hyperactivity in the brain’s reticular thalamic nucleus may drive autism-like behaviors. In mouse models, drugs and neuromodulation techniques that suppressed this overactive region reversed symptoms, hinting at new ther…

Science Daily
Pedestrian struck and injured by SF Muni streetcar - SFGATE
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Pedestrian struck and injured by SF Muni streetcar - SFGATE

A person was involved in a collision with a downtown streetcar in San Francisco on Sunday afternoon, according to the Fire Department.

SFGate
No, Your Cravings Aren't a Reliable Sign of Cancer, Expert Explains - ScienceAlert
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No, Your Cravings Aren't a Reliable Sign of Cancer, Expert Explains - ScienceAlert

Why do health stories about food and cancer grab so much attention? Because they offer an enticing promise: that a single item on your plate, or even a sudden change in what you crave, might hold the key to spotting disease early.

ScienceAlertThe Conversation