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Kenya’s First Ebola Death Sparks Hunt

A Kenyan man who had just flown in from Congo died in a Nairobi hospital this week, and government officials confirmed his death marks...
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Farm Chemical Flagged In Alarming Cancer Spike

A common weed-killer used across American farmland now carries a new and troubling label from scientists studying why colon cancer keeps striking people under...
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Flu Wave Looms – Vaccine Cutoff Date Nears

Flu season moves fast once it starts, but the window to get ahead of it is open right now. Health officials say the next...
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How doctors determine what stage of cancer you have

A cancer diagnosis almost always comes with a number attached, and that number can shape every decision that follows.Quick TakeA TED-Ed explainer by Hyunsoo...
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Knee Relief Breakthrough – No Drugs Needed

A new 180-day clinical trial found that a simple daily collagen supplement eased pain and stiffness in adults with early knee osteoarthritis, giving millions...
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Hangover Hacks Doctors Swear By

The only hangover “cure” is time, but five simple moves can tame the misery fast.Story SnapshotHydrate with water and electrolytes to fight headache and...
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5-4-3-2-1: The Fat-Loss Cheat Code

Dr. Andy Galpin turned fat loss into five simple weekly targets you can remember before your coffee cools.Story SnapshotGalpin’s 5-4-3-2-1 rule lays out a...
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How Often You Should Shower

A doctor says there is no magic number of showers after 70—and that simple changes beat strict schedules.At a GlanceNo fixed rule: daily is...
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Leg Pain Warning Doctors Beg People To Spot

A UK general practitioner laid out simple home checks for leg circulation—and the one red-flag symptom you should never shrug off.Story SnapshotA doctor explains...
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Terrifying Pattern Inside ‘Safe’ Nursing Homes

When a loved one’s small bruise or sudden silence is your only clue, speed and clarity can stop nursing home abuse before it gets...

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