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NYC hospitals gearing up for nightmarish World Cup diseases as fans descend on metro - New York Post
health 2026/05/02 12:15:00

NYC hospitals gearing up for nightmarish World Cup diseases as fans descend on metro - New York Post

Hospitals in New Jersey and New York, along with millions of their medical personnel, have been undergoing intense training for the past two years to deal with the 1.2 million people from around th…

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Scientists Develop Bioengineered Chewing Gum That Could Help Fight Oral Cancer - SciTechDaily
health 2026/05/02 12:14:29

Scientists Develop Bioengineered Chewing Gum That Could Help Fight Oral Cancer - SciTechDaily

Bioengineered gum lowers HPV and harmful oral bacteria, offering a promising new approach for cancer prevention and treatment. Researchers led by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania report that extracts from a bioe…

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Weight loss and hair loss: The growing hair treatment market from GLP-1s - CNBC
health 2026/05/02 12:00:01

Weight loss and hair loss: The growing hair treatment market from GLP-1s - CNBC

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a formerly untapped but growing market for hair treatment products.

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Scientists sound alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally - ScienceDaily
health 2026/05/02 11:37:44

Scientists sound alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally - ScienceDaily

Free-living amoebae are emerging as a global health concern, fueled by warming temperatures and outdated water systems. While many are harmless, some can cause deadly infections and even protect other dangerous microbes. Their ability to survive heat and disi…

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7 Things Stroke Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do - HuffPost
health 2026/05/02 11:00:18

7 Things Stroke Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do - HuffPost

Strokes are a leading cause of death in the United States — but there are ways you can lower your risk.

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Confirmed cases of measles in DC and Virginia as country faces significant resurgence - WTOP
health 2026/05/02 10:43:54

Confirmed cases of measles in DC and Virginia as country faces significant resurgence - WTOP

Officials with the District’s Department of Health announced a confirmed case of measles in the city on Thursday.

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