Cut your risk of dementia by 20% with this dietary change
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Dementia risk rose by 14% when people ate about 1 ounce of processed red meat a day — the equivalent of…
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Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Dark chocolate and similar cocoa products are contaminated with lead and cadmium, two neurotoxic metals that are…
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Boar’s Head recall expanded to include 7 million more pounds of meat products
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — A recall of Boar’s Head meat linked with a listeria outbreak has been expanded to include 7 million…
Continue Reading Shingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies suggest
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Two new studies suggest that getting a vaccine to protect against a painful case of shingles may be beneficial…
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To prevent supercharged flu virus, CDC pushes seasonal flu vaccines to farmworkers at risk of coinfection with bird flu
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday a $5 million initiative to offer seasonal…
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Self-managed abortions have become more common in the US post-Dobbs, study shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Access to abortion facilities has become more restricted since the Supreme Court revoked the federal right to…
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Most young people who die by suicide in the US do not have previous mental health diagnoses, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people in the United States, and new research suggests that…
Continue Reading Man dies after contracting Ebola-like tick-borne disease in Spain
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A man has died from an Ebola-like disease named Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) after being bitten by a tick in…
Continue Reading Ozempic predecessor suggests potential for GLP-1 drugs in Alzheimer’s in early trial
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A small clinical trial suggests that drugs like Ozempic could potentially be used not just for diabetes and weight…
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How to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Perched at the pinnacle of achievement, Olympians have trained their entire lives to reach their goal of…
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Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications show promise for curbing smoking, study suggests
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A growing set of evidence suggests that using semaglutide could lead to decreased substance use, and a large…
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5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — Whether you’re a former athlete looking to get back into summer sports or someone just wanting to participate in…
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FDA approves blood test for colorectal cancer screening among average-risk adults in the US
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test to be used for colorectal cancer screening…
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Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke linked to increased risk of dementia diagnosis, new study finds
By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — California’s wildfires have been increasing in size and frequency, producing vast amounts of smoke that contribute…
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Common mental health disorder may triple risk for developing dementia, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — As if people with anxiety don’t have enough to worry about, a new study is adding to that list  —…
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Can money buy happiness? 5 tips to turn bucks into bliss
By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — Can money buy happiness? It’s an age-old question with which many — including philosophers, economists and…
Continue Reading Alzheimer’s blood test catches 90% of early dementia cases, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — A combined blood test for cognitive decline has a 90% accuracy rate in determining whether memory loss is due to…
Continue Reading First Olympics nursery is a step forward, athletes say, but much remains to do
By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — Just outside the perimeter of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Village was a special room, the only space near the village…
Continue Reading Early West Nile activity may point to a once-in-a-decade spike in infections. Here’s what survivors want you to know
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Brittany Yeager was leading a troop of girls at Girl Scout camp in Idaho last summer when a mosquito bite…
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Boar’s Head recalls more than 200,000 pounds of deli meat products due to listeria concerns
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The company Boar’s Head has recalled ready-to-eat liverwurst products and some other deli meat products due…
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