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Living at High Altitude May Have a Surprising Impact on Diabetes Risk - ScienceAlert
health 2026/03/06 21:03:48

Living at High Altitude May Have a Surprising Impact on Diabetes Risk - ScienceAlert

Research has shown that living at higher altitudes lowers your risk of developing diabetes, but scientists haven’t been able to pin down why that is – until now.

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Highly contagious virus with no treatment spreading rapidly through western state - Fox News
health 2026/03/06 20:45:09

Highly contagious virus with no treatment spreading rapidly through western state - Fox News

A highly contagious respiratory virus, HMPV, is spreading on the West Coast and beyond. Experts warn of symptoms, severe risks and how to protect yourself.

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Measles is 'worse than expected' in Utah, officials say - NBC News
health 2026/03/06 20:42:06

Measles is 'worse than expected' in Utah, officials say - NBC News

In southern Utah, a measles outbreak that’s been simmering since last summer is showing signs of wider spread.

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Brain-infecting worms, known as 'rat lungworm,' detected in San Diego County - cbs8.com
health 2026/03/06 20:23:00

Brain-infecting worms, known as 'rat lungworm,' detected in San Diego County - cbs8.com

Rat lungworm, a dangerous parasite, has been detected in San Diego County wildlife, marking its first presence in the western U.S.

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Common fruit found in American kitchens may slow deadly form of breast cancer, study says - Fox News
health 2026/03/06 20:16:00

Common fruit found in American kitchens may slow deadly form of breast cancer, study says - Fox News

Scientists recently found that dark sweet cherries may help slow aggressive triple-negative breast cancer growth in mice, according to research from Texas A&M University.

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Is Nutritional Yeast a Good Source of Vitamin B12? A Dietitian Weighs In - Verywell Health
health 2026/03/06 19:59:48

Is Nutritional Yeast a Good Source of Vitamin B12? A Dietitian Weighs In - Verywell Health

Fortified nutritional yeast offers vitamin B12, a nutrient that’s only naturally found in animal products.

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