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‘Something is off this year’: Experts are stumped at the sudden spike in flesh-eating bacteria deaths

‘Something is off this year’: Experts are stumped at the sudden spike in flesh-eating bacteria deaths

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Superagers' Brains Are Different: Here's How – MedPage Today

Superagers’ Brains Are Different: Here’s How  MedPage Today How Do ‘Super-Agers’ Stay Young? What 25 Years of Research Has Revealed.  The New York Times What makes a SuperAger?  Northwestern Now News 80-year-old ‘SuperAger’ brain operates like that of a 50-year-old. Here’s why  CNN ‘SuperAgers’ over 80 share strong memory and social lifestyles, Northwestern study finds  NBC News Source link

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COVID cases on the rise in South Florida as kids prepare to return to school

COVID cases on the rise in South Florida as kids prepare to return to school

COVID cases on the rise in South Florida (Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com – All rights reserved.) COVID-19 cases are on the rise across South Florida as kids are just days away from heading back to school. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — COVID-19 cases are on the rise across South Florida as kids are just days away from heading back to school. …

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6 Best Vegetables You Should Eat for Metabolic Syndrome

6 Best Vegetables You Should Eat for Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome raises your risk of diabetes and heart disease and affects 1 in 3 U.S. adults. Broccoli, spinach, kale, cabbage, artichokes and chile peppers support blood sugar, cholesterol and metabolic health. Managing metabolic syndrome also means getting quality sleep and being mindful of carbs and portion sizes. Metabolic syndrome is a common condition associated with symptoms such as increased …

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Common supplement may clear PFAS chemicals from the body

Common supplement may clear PFAS chemicals from the body

PFAS – often called “forever chemicals” – show up in food, water, and even the air. An analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found PFAS in the blood of an estimated 97% of Americans. These chemicals have been linked to cancer, cardiovascular and liver diseases, and immune suppression. PFAS are persistent because most can take years …

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COVID-19 cases boom as 'Stratus' variant breaks out – Axios

COVID-19 cases boom as ‘Stratus’ variant breaks out  Axios West coast sees highest Covid-19 levels as cases rise across US, CDC data says  The Guardian US COVID activity gains more steam  CIDRAP COVID levels rising in much of U.S., with highest in West, CDC says  CBS News A ‘razor blade throat’ COVID variant is spreading. Will NC see a fall spike?  Charlotte Observer Source link

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HHS cites scientific justification for canceling mRNA vaccine work

HHS cites scientific justification for canceling mRNA vaccine work

WASHINGTON — Federal health officials are citing an extensive list of studies purported to document harms caused by messenger RNA vaccines as scientific justification for canceling hundreds of millions of dollars in investment in the technology.  Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. provided only a brief explanation for the decision earlier this week, arguing the mRNA vaccines are not effective …

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