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Ultra‑processed food: Why the debate needs less fear and more clarity - Medical Xpress
health 2026/05/09 15:00:04

Ultra‑processed food: Why the debate needs less fear and more clarity - Medical Xpress

For many people interested in health and well-being, the idea of ultra-processed food, or UPF, has become more than a technical term in nutrition research. In public debate, it often serves as shorthand for wider concerns about modern, industrially produced f…

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The surprisingly strong case for feeling great about your coffee habit - vox.com
health 2026/05/09 12:30:00

The surprisingly strong case for feeling great about your coffee habit - vox.com

Coffee was once treated as a health risk. Newer research links moderate drinking to lower risks for dementia, diabetes, liver disease, and early death.

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Scientists discover a hydraulic link between the abdomen and the brain - PsyPost
health 2026/05/09 12:07:09

Scientists discover a hydraulic link between the abdomen and the brain - PsyPost

A new study suggests that flexing your abdominal muscles physically moves your brain. This gentle shifting acts as a hydraulic pump, forcing fluids through brain tissue to wash away harmful waste and promote cognitive health.

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YouTuber Catches Heat After Attending Wedding Amid Hantavirus Outbreak - TMZ
health 2026/05/09 07:55:40

YouTuber Catches Heat After Attending Wedding Amid Hantavirus Outbreak - TMZ

If you attended a recent wedding with YouTuber Ruhi Çenet in Istanbul, then you may want to get checked for the deadly hantavirus before it’s too late!

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Common stroke may actually be caused by widening of brain arteries - Medical News Today
health 2026/05/09 07:50:37

Common stroke may actually be caused by widening of brain arteries - Medical News Today

The widening of arteries within the brain was associated with both lacunar stroke and cerebral small vessel disease in a new study, casting doubts over previous understanding of stroke causes.

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Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands - AP News
health 2026/05/09 05:49:00

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands - AP News

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive over 140 passengers and crew from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands. Health officials plan careful evacuations when the ship arrives in Tenerife this weekend. At least three passengers…

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