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Bruce Willis' Rare Public Appearance Spotlights the Hidden Toll of Frontotemporal Dementia on Patients and Families

Bruce Willis was recently seen at a rare public outing amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia. Here's what FTD can do to communication, behavior, and families.

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Disrupting Opioid Treatment Access, and No One Is Warning About It

Canadian wildfire smoke forced 120M+ Americans indoors July 14-20. Research shows air quality disasters interrupt MAT for opioid use disorder, sometimes fatally. Here's what to know.

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A Drug That Could Functionally Cure Hepatitis B Achieved That Goal in 1 in 5 Patients in Two Major Phase 3 Trials

Phase 3 B-Well trials published in NEJM showed bepirovirsen achieved functional cure in 20% of chronic hepatitis B patients — the first phase 3 evidence of this kind for the disease.

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The American Heart Association Now Says Up to 5 Cups of Coffee Per Day Are Safe for Most Adults, and May Protect the Heart

The AHA's July 2026 scientific statement in Circulation says up to 5 cups of coffee daily is safe for most adults and may reduce cardiovascular risk in some individuals.

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How Parkinson's Disease Can Affect Health in Later Life: Lessons from Jo Whiley's Father's Journey

Jo Whiley's father, Martin, died after living with Parkinson's disease, highlighting the daily realities of the condition and why family support matters.

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The World's First CRISPR Gene Therapy Just Got Approved for Children as Young as 2 with Sickle Cell Disease

The FDA on July 1, 2026, expanded Casgevy CRISPR gene therapy to children as young as 2 with sickle cell disease. Here is what families need to know about eligibility and access.

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Vitamin B3 Cut Glaucoma Risk by 66% in a 20-Year Study of People with High Eye Pressure, but the Evidence Has Crucial Limits

A 2026 JAMA Ophthalmology study of 2,920 patients with high eye pressure found nicotinamide (vitamin B3) cut glaucoma risk by 66%. But it's observational — here's what that means.

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Sleeping More Than 8.5 Hours Every Night Is Tied to an Alzheimer's Blood Marker: What That Actually Means

A UT Health San Antonio study of 2,410 older adults found that regularly sleeping 8.5+ hours was linked to higher Alzheimer's blood marker p-tau181 — not as a cause, but as an early signal.

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Can You Treat Depression by Chasing Joy? New Therapy Targets the Brain's Broken Reward System

A clinical trial found that Positive Affect Treatment may improve depression, anxiety and anhedonia by targeting the brain's reward system and rebuilding positive emotions.

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The Silent and Invisible Killer: How Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Claimed Two Lives at a Cider Festival

A couple's tragic carbon monoxide poisoning in their camper reveals how the invisible gas can turn deadly and why simple safety measures can save lives.

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Shatner's Final Frontier? 'Star Trek' Icon and Daughter Confront Stage 4 Cancer at the Same Time

William Shatner and his daughter Melanie reveal how they battled stage 4 cancers at the same time, with immunotherapy and targeted treatments helping both become cancer-free.

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Garrett Stubbs' Wrist Injury Shows How Small Joints Can Have a Big Impact on Athletic Performance

The recent wrist inflammation of Garrett Stubbs highlights why early treatment protects careers and daily use, notably for those that rely on their wrists.

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Rapamycin: Where Science Ends and the Promises Begin

Rapamycin has emerged as a leading compound in longevity research, with decades of evidence showing it targets key aging pathways. But experts say important questions about long-term safety, dosing, and benefits for healthy people remain unanswered.

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Common Childhood Infections Are Becoming Harder to Treat as Drug-Resistant Bacteria Surge Worldwide, Study Warns

Antibiotic resistance is rising in children worldwide, with drug-resistant bacteria threatening treatment for pneumonia, sepsis and urinary tract infections and last-line drugs at risk.

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Dietitians Say the TikTok "Eat the Rainbow" Trend Is Actually Sound Advice: Here Is the Science Behind It

TikTok's "eat the rainbow" trend is one dietitians actually support. Here is the phytonutrient science behind color-based eating and how to do it practically.

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Michigan Is Battling Two Major Outbreaks at Once: A Cyclospora Surge Past 5,000 Cases and a Persistent Measles Presence

Michigan surpassed 5,000 Cyclospora cases by July 17, 2026, linked to Taco Bell lettuce from Taylor Farms, while also managing one of the nation's highest measles burdens.

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Free and Low-Cost MMR Vaccination Is Available Right Now Across the U.S. — Here Is Exactly How to Find It

With 2,260+ U.S. measles cases in 2026, free and low-cost MMR vaccines are available at health departments, CVS, Walgreens, and more. Here is how to find one near you.

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Tick Season Is at Its Peak Right Now: Here Is the Full-Body Check You Need After Every Trip Outside

Tick-bite ER visits are at a decade-high in 2026. Here is the CDC-recommended full-body tick check, treatment guide, and when to see a doctor after a bite.

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Wait for the End, or Go Out with a Bang? Understanding Medical Risk and Personal Choice

Sharon Osbourne revealed doctors warned Ozzy against his final concert due to Parkinson's disease, showing the result of ignoring medical advice.

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Study Suggests GLP-1 Drugs May Reduce the Link Between Impulsivity and Violence, as Researchers Call for More Study

A Rutgers Criminology study found the impulsivity-violence link was 62% weaker in current GLP-1 users vs. former users — but it's observational research requiring careful interpretation.

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A Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Is Now Included in Official Screening Guidelines, with Key Limitations Patients Should Know

The ACS 2026 colorectal cancer guidelines added the Shield blood test, but call it a non-preferred option less effective at finding precancerous polyps than colonoscopy or stool tests.

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Medicare's New GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Program Launched July 1, but It Expires in 2027 with No Successor in Place

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge launched July 1, 2026 at $50/month for eligible beneficiaries. It expires December 31, 2027, with the permanent BALANCE replacement indefinitely delayed.

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Johns Hopkins Scientists Grew Miniature Brains From Alzheimer's Patients' Cells to Test How Different People Respond to the Same Drug

Johns Hopkins researchers grew Alzheimer's patients' brain organoids and found dramatic individual differences in drug response, a potential step toward personalized treatment.

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'X-Men' Star Tyler Mane Thought Men Couldn't Get Breast Cancer Then A Lump Changed Everything

X-Men star Tyler Mane's breast cancer diagnosis highlights the warning signs men often miss, including chest lumps, nipple changes, discharge and the role of BRCA2 mutations.

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The U.S. May Lose Its Measles-Free Status in November. Here Is What That Means and How It Happened

PAHO will evaluate U.S. measles elimination status in November 2026. With 2,295 cases and 34 outbreaks, experts say the evidence of endemic spread is already clear.

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