Today's Top Health News
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16 June 2025Scientists point to one particular sleep stage as being most important for preventing dementia - Earth.com
During the night, when muscles go limp and dreams fade, the brain slips into slow-wave sleep - the quietest, most restorative phase.- 16 June 2025
Rabid fox bites person in Raleigh - WRAL.com
A fox in Raleigh has tested positive for rabies after biting a person over the weekend on Marathon Lane, resulting in minor injuries. 
16 June 2025Too often, Black patients get late diagnoses of deadly skin cancer - The Washington Post
For Black people, surviving skin cancer begins with knowing what to look for — and where to look.
16 June 2025Aged neurons don’t respond normally to stress: Study - Parkinson's News Today
Aging interferes with the way neurons respond to stress, making them more likely to contribute to disease such as Parkinson’s, a study found.
16 June 2025Person infectious with measles traveled through Sky Harbor, health officials say - ABC15 Arizona
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16 June 202511 Sneaky Reasons You're So Gassy, According to Experts - EatingWell
Health experts reveal the subtle reasons you might be feeling more flatulent than usual, and how to help reduce your symptoms.
16 June 2025Hundreds Of New Giant Viruses Discovered In Global Waters: Study - NDTV
The study identified 230 new giant viruses and 530 novel functional proteins, shedding light on their interactions with marine microbes and potential biotechnological applications.
16 June 2025DC-area pediatrician on CDC urging summer camp operators to screen for measles immunity - WTOP
As measles cases near record levels in isolated areas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging summer camps to check for documentation of immunity through vaccination or prior infection for all children.
16 June 2025Private equity firm will finance Harvard research lab, in possible template for future - statnews.com
A private equity firm will finance a Harvard University research lab, a possible template for the future as schools nationwide absorb federal funding cuts.
16 June 2025The odd effects a year in space has on the bodies of astronauts - supercarblondie.com
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio spent a year in space and, when he came back, he found out the hard way what spending time in space does to your body
16 June 2025Lonely Older Adults May Actually Live Longer, Surprising Study Shows - Study Finds
Researchers tracking home care recipients in Canada, Finland, and New Zealand discovered something unexpected: lonely older adults were actually less likely to die within a year compared to their non-lonely peers.
16 June 2025Woman who takes viral 'limitless pill' used by celebrities explained concerning toilet side effect - LADbible
A woman who started taking Methylene Blue explained that it had a strange side effect once she got to the toilet.
16 June 2025Scientists say drinking this amount of coffee helps prevent heart disease and diabetes - Earth.com
New findings reveal that moderate coffee consumption may reduce the risk of heart disease and mortality in people with type 2 diabetes.
16 June 2025Doctors Find They Can Detect Cancer in Blood Years Before Diagnosis - futurism.com
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have discovered that cancer can be detected in the bloodstream a full three years before diagnosis.
16 June 2025Deadly fungus in US threatens lives as infection rates rise in These seven states | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Aspergillus fumigatus, a dangerous airborne fungus, is increasing in the US, particularly in humid regions. | World News
16 June 2025This Is What You Could Soon Look Like in 2050 if You Don’t Change This Bad Habit! - The Daily Galaxy
Sleep deprivation could be more damaging than you think. A chilling model reveals what years of poor sleep might do to your body by 2050. The effects are far-reaching, from your memory to your appearance.
16 June 2025I Tracked My Glucose Levels With My Favorite Fitness Tracker. These 3 Takeaways Surprised Me - CNET
Oura now supports continuous glucose monitoring through Stelo. Here's how I used it to improve my eating habits- 16 June 2025
New research reveals why most long-term smokers don’t develop lung cancer - AOL.com
Lung cancer remains the world’s deadliest cancer, and cigarette smoke is its chief culprit. Chemicals in tobacco, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (P... 
16 June 2025Experimental MS therapy safely repairs myelin sheath in animals - Multiple Sclerosis News Today
An experimental medication boosted motor function in mice and primate models of multiple sclerosis by repairing the myelin sheath.
16 June 2025Guest column | Field notes from the end of life: My thoughts on living while dying - The Washington Post
The unwelcome news came in September, when a full-body PET scan that tracks cancer hot spots showed that my sarcoma had metastasized.
16 June 2025Appendix Cancer Rates Climb Among Millennials and Gen X - Newser
Researchers see generational spike but causes remain largely unknown
16 June 2025The people who are 'allergic' to humans - BBC
Some people are allergic to others – but the mystery of how this works is only just starting to be unravelled.
16 June 2025The doctor said 'be happy.' Music therapy can help cancer patients do that - NPR
A new study shows that music therapy is as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy at helping cancer patients and survivors heal emotionally.
16 June 2025A Revolutionary Drug for Extreme Hunger Offers Clues to Obesity’s Complexity - KFF Health News
A new drug is helping families who’ve spent years padlocking fridges, chaining garbage cans, and hiding food as their children with Prader-Willi syndrome deal with unrelenting hunger. But additional progress — and a broader understanding of obesity — is now u…
16 June 2025Now a cholesterol pill to cut down the risk of a heart attack? New study reveals ‘hopeful’ results - Times of India
A groundbreaking daily pill, Obicetrapib, shows promise in managing high cholesterol, potentially reducing heart attack and stroke risks. A Monash Uni
16 June 2025Psilocybin provides benefit for people with cancer and major depression, clinical trial reveals - Medical Xpress
New results from a clinical trial reveal that a single dose of psilocybin—a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in mushrooms—can provide sustained reductions in depression and anxiety in individuals with cancer suffering from major depressive disor…- 16 June 2025
Measles leaves children vulnerable to other diseases for years - Our World in Data
Measles causes more than an acute illness: it suppresses immune memory and increases the risk of complications for years. 
16 June 2025Deadly Virus Hits Las Vegas: Utah Braces for Potential Outbreak - catcountryutah.com
West Nile Virus hits Las Vegas, Utah braces for impact!
16 June 2025Chesterfield man reverses diabetes after losing seven stone - BBC
Luke Milner was told he was at risk of having a heart attack in he did not change his lifestyle.
16 June 2025A pelvic floor expert says 70% of her patients do squeezes incorrectly—these are her tips on getting the most out of kegels - Fit&Well
Master exactly how to strengthen your muscles and wave goodbye to pelvic floor dysfunction
16 June 2025Harvard gastroenterologist ranks popular trends: Is eating cold rice, doing intermittent fasting good for gut health? | Health - Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi ranks various gut health trends, giving a 9 to high-fibre diets, a 10 to fermented food, a 1 to parasite cleanses, and more. | Health
16 June 2025Creatine for the brain: How this workout supplement supercharges memory and focus - Times of India
Creatine, known for boosting athletic performance, may also enhance cognitive functions like memory and focus. Research indicates that creatine supple
16 June 2025I just tried this 10-minute yoga full body stretch and couldn’t believe the results - Fit&Well
Feeling stiff? These moves will quickly loosen the whole body
16 June 2025Pediatric flu deaths surge in Michigan: 'These are children' - The Detroit News
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16 June 2025Here's what a man with Alzheimer's wants you to know about the disease - Deseret News
What is Alzheimer's disease? How many Utahns have Alzheimer's? Is there a cure for Alzheimer's? What are the symptoms, treatment of Alzheimer's?
16 June 2025Doctors Say You Might Be Eating Way Too Much Salt — Here’s How To Tell - BuzzFeed
Most people have no idea how much salt they’re eating every day, or how much is recommended.- 15 June 2025
The Silent Symptom Most People Don't Realize Could Be a Dementia Sign, According to Neurologists - Yahoo
If you notice this, please don't write it off. 
15 June 2025Pharmacy error gives 9-year-old powerful opioid instead of ADHD medication - WKRC
A pharmacy error nearly resulted in a dangerous mix-up for a 9-year-old boy.
15 June 2025States Are Making It Easier to Get Ivermectin - Newser
More than a dozen have or are proposing bills to make antiparasitic drug available over the counter
15 June 2025Gene that stops elephants from getting cancer could help humans, study finds - WKRC
A new study that examined animal species with a cancer resistance gene could help human cancer research.
15 June 2025Hidden chemistry of wine: What actually shapes its texture? - Earth.com
Scientists found wine texture depends on tannin shape, not quantity. A new method reveals how texture forms.- 15 June 2025
Older Americans are happiest living in these 5 US states, study says — is yours one of them? - Yahoo
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15 June 20257-Day Mediterranean-Diet Meal Plan for High Blood Pressure, Created by a Dietitian - EatingWell
What you eat plays a key role when managing hypertension. Follow this 7-day Mediterranean meal plan to lower blood pressure and improve heart health.- 15 June 2025
7 Surprising Home and Garden Mistakes That Could Be Making Your Allergies Worse - Yahoo
A few habits could be making you extra sniffly and sneezy this season. 
15 June 2025Stanford Doctors Invent Device That Appears to Be Able to Save Tons of Stroke Patients Before They Die - futurism.com
Researchers have developed a novel device that quite literally spins away the clots that block blood flow to the brain and cause strokes.
15 June 2025Doctor Gave Free Care to Patients for Decades–Now They've Raised $280,000 to Pay for His Cancer Treatment - Good News Network
Dr. Zollicoffer spent decades seeing Baltimore patients even if they couldn’t pay–now they're paying thousands to fund his cancer treatment.
15 June 2025Bats don't get cancer, now scientists think they know the reason - Earth.com
Bats live long, cancer-free lives using extra tumor-fighting genes and stable immune systems. This may unlock new ways to fight aging.
15 June 2025Scientists Discover Startling Trick to Defeat Insomnia - futurism.com
Insomnia is a curse we wouldn't wish on our worst enemy — and scientists have discovered a shockingly simple trick to help prevent it.
15 June 2025Humans Age Faster at 2 Specific Times in Their Life, Study Finds - ScienceAlert
Getting older might seem like a slow, gradual process – but that's not always the case, research suggests.
15 June 2025I Thought My Husband Had a Good Reason to Avoid Sex. Then I Saw Something I Wish I Hadn’t. - Slate Magazine
It seems he's been lying to me for years.
15 June 2025A Mix of These Specific Foods Could Help You Avoid Chronic Disease - ScienceAlert
For the good of your health, you might want to favor a wider mix of flavonoids in your diet.
15 June 2025Nutritionists Rank The Best (And Worst) Packaged Deli Meats For Your Health - HuffPost
See how the 10 most popular deli meats rate. (Sorry, bologna lovers.)- 15 June 2025
Researchers raise red flag that doctors may be underprepared for devastating new disease emerging in US: 'We want to give the early warning' - Yahoo
The disease has been found in certain states for the first time. 
15 June 2025Climate Disasters Hit the Brain Before Babies Are Even Born, Study Suggests - Gizmodo
"What we are seeing is compelling evidence that the climate crisis is not just an environmental emergency, it is potentially a neurological one.":max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/This-Food-Additive-Could-Be-Disrupting-Your-Gut-Health-FT-BLOG0625-7a51465bfe9548d4821ad5bb91eb9311.jpg)
15 June 2025This Additive Is In Thousands of Foods in the US — and Could Be Disrupting Your Gut Health - Food & Wine
Despite being banned in the EU due to potential DNA damage, titanium dioxide remains widely used in U.S. food products. The pigment gives candies and pastries their shine, but it comes at a steep cost to your health. Recent research links it with hormonal dis…
15 June 2025A Massive New Harvard Study Says This Is What Happens to Women Who Drink Coffee Every Day - Inc.com
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15 June 2025The #1 High-Protein Snack for Better Blood Sugar, According to a Dietitian - EatingWell
Snacking for better blood sugar requires some planning. We chose Aleppo Pepper Edamame as the number one high protein snack for better blood sugar.
15 June 2025Experts say THIS diet can significantly reduce blood pressure, even in people with diabetes - Times of India
A recent study reveals that a modified DASH diet for individuals with type 2 diabetes can significantly lower blood pressure levels, even among those on multiple hypertension medications. This new dietary approach, known as DASH4D, could offer a vital strateg…- 12 June 2025
Gene Hackman’s Wife Died of Hantavirus. Now the Rodent-Borne Disease Is Spreading in the U.S. - AOL.com
Two cases of hantavirus were confirmed in Nevada on June 10
