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A new COVID variant is on the rise. Here’s what to know about LP.8.1

Emerging COVID variant LP.8.1 raises concerns as it dominates in regions like the UK, although the WHO assesses its global health risk as low.
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Cancer patients from migrant backgrounds have a 1 in 3 chance of something going wrong in their care

Study reveals 1 in 3 CALD cancer patients in Australia face medical errors; calls for targeted healthcare improvements.
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CBOs share their tools and tactics for better vaccine outcomes

Falling vaccination rates alarm health experts as measles deaths rise and outreach strategies evoke crucial questions on equity and access.
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Montana May Start Collecting Immunization Data Again Amid US Measles Outbreak

Facing a measles threat, Montana grapples with lowered vaccination rates and gaps in immunization data after halting local reports, challenging outbreak prevention efforts.
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This Bill Aims To Help Firefighters With Cancer. Getting It Passed Is Just the Beginning.

Senators push for federal aid to support first responders with cancer linked to firefighting amidst Los Angeles wildfires.
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Why do I get headaches when I exercise, even when I drink lots of water?

Throbbing headaches post-exercise can perplex even the well-hydrated. Explore causes, potential risks, and preventive measures for those fitness-induced aches.
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Norepinephrine vs Alzheimer’s Disease

Norepinephrine’s role in stress responses might be a key to Alzheimer’s prevention, influencing brain immunity and inflammation.
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Folic Acid: What If You Take Too Much?

Folic acid is vital yet excessive amounts can lead to neurotoxicity, inflammation, and disrupted cellular processes, highlighting the importance of balance. Choose l-methylfolate for a safer alternative.
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Antiviral Gum Gives Epidemiologists Something To Chew On

Battling infections: Antiviral gum traps viruses, like COVID and flu, directly in your mouth, offering a new way to curb disease spread.
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The Sweetener That Interferes With Hunger/Satiety Signals

Sucralose tricks the brain, prolongs hunger, and may boost cravings—potentially leading to increased food intake.
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Why rating your pain out of 10 is tricky

Pain scales, often too simple for the complex, highly personal experience they aim to quantify, fall short for patients like a confused child rating her broken arm’s pain.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he cites actually says

RFK Jr. stirs controversy by promoting Vitamin A for measles over vaccination amid Texas outbreak, despite the CDC’s vaccination efficacy claims.