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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Scientists Find a Way to Make a Failing Last-Resort Antibiotic Work Again Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Scientists paired vancomycin with a new compound called pghi-4, restoring the antibiotic's ability to kill drug-resistant VRE bacteria in lab and mouse studies published in 2026.

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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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A Natural Compound Found in Wheat Germ and Aged Cheese Helped Strengthen Vaccine Protection in Older Adults in a Pilot Trial

A 40-person Oxford pilot trial published in Aging Cell found spermidine supplements boosted COVID-19 vaccine immune responses in seniors who were vaccine non-responders.

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A Drug Developed for Spinal Cord Injury May Offer a New Approach to Alzheimer's by Repairing DNA in Brain Cells

A 2026 mouse study from King's College London found KCL-286, a spinal cord drug that passed Phase 1 trials, repaired DNA damage and reduced inflammation in an Alzheimer's model.

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Heat and Drug Use Are a Dangerous Combination. What Chicago Documented Could Happen in Any City This Summer

Chicago saw a 40% opioid overdose spike during a 95-degree heat wave in June 2025. Extreme heat makes drugs far more dangerous, and peak summer temperatures are still ahead.

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Rural America Is Running Out of Places to Give Birth, and the Pace Is Accelerating

A 2026 CHQPR report finds that 139 rural hospitals have closed labor and delivery units since 2020, a 13% drop. Rural maternal mortality rates are significantly higher than urban rates.

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The First Oral GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill With No Food or Injection Requirements Is Now Available

Eli Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron) is the first oral GLP-1 obesity pill with no food or water restrictions. FDA approved it April 1, 2026. Here is what patients should know.

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West Nile Virus Deaths Rise in Arizona as 2026 Season Tracks at 5 Times the Historical Baseline

The 2026 West Nile virus season has recorded four deaths in Arizona and 48 national cases by late June, nearly five times the historical average. Peak season is still ahead.

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