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Date: 2025/02/27 - 01:33

Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Low Vaccination Rates Driving the Outbreak

An unvaccinated child has died of measles in Texas, the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. At least 124 people have contracted measles in Texas since the outbreak began in January. Most adults don't need to be revaccinated against measles, but some groups may wish to consider a booster.

Date: 2025/02/26 - 02:00

Bird Flu Spread to Humans May Be a Few Mutations Away, but Overall Risk Is Low

The CDC reported several new asymptomatic human cases of bird flu, suggesting the virus may be silently spreading and potentially a few mutations away from human-to-human transmission.

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Date: 2025/02/25 - 21:00

Which diabetes drugs are linked to the lowest depression risk?

Compared to other diabetes medications, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic were associated with a lower risk for depression in a recent study.

Date: 2025/02/23 - 11:31

GLP-1 drugs may aid brain health, but do they bring other risks?

Some studies link GLP-1 drugs for diabetes with neuroprotective benefits but others say that some of these drugs may increase depression risk, a new review concludes.

Date: 2025/02/21 - 21:31

What one man's 'escape' from Alzheimer's might tell us about the disease

A 75-year-old man with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s has yet to show signs of the disease. Could this offer insights on new preventive and therapeutic avenues?

Date: 2025/02/20 - 20:32

Heavy Smoking Linked to Unexplained Stroke in Young Adults, Study Finds

Researchers say the risk of an unexplained stroke is higher in younger adults who smoke, especially males and people ages 45 to 49. People who smoke the equivalent of 20 packs or more per year have even higher stroke risks.

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Date: 2025/02/19 - 09:31

A natural supplement may help people with a new type of heart disease

The supplement tricaprin, which is found in coconut or MCT oil, improved long-term survival for people with triglyceride deposit cardiomyovasculopathy, according to the results of a recent study.

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Date: 2025/02/19 - 01:00

Hormonal Birth Control Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke, but Overall Risk Is Low

A new study confirms previous findings that hormonal birth control is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. While the vaginal ring and the patch had the highest cardiovascular risk, the overall risk remains low.

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Date: 2025/02/18 - 20:34

What's the latest on cholesterol, heart health, GLP-1 drugs, and more?

This article showcases a curated list of standout studies over the last week on topics such as cholesterol, GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, and supplements for heart health.

Date: 2025/02/14 - 23:32

NSYNC’s Lance Bass Says Managing Type 1.5 Diabetes Is a 'Full-Time Job'

NSYNC’s Lance Bass shares his journey with type 1.5 diabetes, also known as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). The singer was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Here, Bass shares how living with the condition has impacted his well-being and discusses an experimental stem cell treatment.