Measles case confirmed in Johnson Co. - KCRG

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The states third case of measles was confirmed by Johnson County Public Health Wednesday. According to officials, an unvaccinated child living in Johnson County has mea… [+787 chars]

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Healthy Returns: Ozempic, Wegovy linked to rare cases of serious eye condition - CNBC

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Novo Nordis… [+7134 chars]

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Sex advice: My girlfriend wants the same reckless thing when she's drunk. I refuse. - Slate Magazine

How to Do It is Slates sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. Its anonymous! Dear How to Do It,  There are times when I will come home to find my girlfriend, Bethany, d… [+2257 chars]

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Simple blood test detects cancer before symptoms appear - Earth.com

Some cancers slip under the radar and remain undetected for years – silently progressing without noticeable symptoms. Researchers have been studying new ways to reveal these hidden problems in the b… [+4996 chars]

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The Odd Reason Couples Who Argue A Lot Tend To Gain Weight Faster, According To Research - YourTango

Whenever I hear of a couple that claims they don't argue, I'm immediately suspicious. No relationship, whether it's a friendship, marriage, or even a friend-with-benefits thing, can escape the occasi… [+2791 chars]

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Nicotine Has a Bad Rap. There Might Be Some Very Good Health Uses for It. - Slate Magazine

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. For over a year, I walked around feeling like my head was underwater. Tas… [+10511 chars]

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Just How Dirty Are Beards? Here's The Science. - ScienceAlert

Beards have long attracted suspicion, sometimes seen as stylish, sometimes as unsanitary. But how dirty are they, really? Human skin is home to billions of microorganisms mainly bacteria, but also f… [+4006 chars]

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Doctors say this lifestyle choice is the biggest contributor to cognitive decline and dementia - Earth.com

The first hints of fading memory arrive quietly – misplaced keys, a forgotten appointment – yet together they mark the slow, inevitable creep of cognitive decline. As more adults cross the half-centu… [+5795 chars]

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For a Florida couple, hearing aids weren’t working. A doctor offered a fix. - Tampa Bay Times

LUTZ From their home in Pasco County, Dennis ONeil would ask his wife, Susan, Do you want me to turn on the TV? To which, Susan would respond: Im not ready for dinner yet. The couple were talking, … [+7585 chars]

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9 Things Women’s Health Doctors Would Never Do - HuffPost

As women age, it's important to keep a number of factors in mind to bolster health and longevity. Between periods, menopause, perimenopause and pregnancy, being a woman can be a lot on the body. M… [+11729 chars]

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There's A Cancer Screening People In Their 30s Should Do That Can Dramatically Lower Your Risk Of Dying - HuffPost

Historically, the gold standard for diagnosing colorectal cancer has been a colonoscopy. During the procedure, a thin tube with a camera is inserted into the rectum, which lets the doctor examine the… [+6583 chars]

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Weather makers: How microbes living in the clouds affect our lives - BBC

Trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and single-celled organisms travel the globe high in the atmosphere. Scientists are discovering they play a vital role in the weather and even our health. Cloud… [+14385 chars]

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Denver Health sees increase in people getting MMR vaccine - 9News

DENVER Colorado has more than a dozen confirmed measles cases this year, and Denver Health said that's getting more people to roll up their sleeves for the vaccine.  Dr. Bob Belknap, director of the… [+1370 chars]

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Scientists May Have Discovered a Surprising Health Benefit of Mango - EatingWell

Youd be hard-pressed to find a health professional who doesnt agree that including fruit in a balanced diet is a wise choice for overall health. And among the many fruits available to us, mangoes are… [+8814 chars]

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Common blood pressure drug slows aging and boosts lifespan, even in older animals - Earth.com

Many people today outlive their parents and grandparents, yet the extra years often bring a tangle of chronic illnesses. Scientists want those later decades to feel less like overtime and more like p… [+5437 chars]

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