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The near death — and last-minute reprieve — of a trial for an HIV vaccine - NPR
health 2026/01/17 12:54:13

The near death — and last-minute reprieve — of a trial for an HIV vaccine - NPR

A trial was about to launch for a vaccine that would ward off the HIV virus. It would be an incredible breakthrough. Then it looked as if it would be over before it started.

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Experts Warn These Early Dementia Signs Often Get Missed — But Early Detection Makes A Big Difference - HuffPost
health 2026/01/17 12:00:17

Experts Warn These Early Dementia Signs Often Get Missed — But Early Detection Makes A Big Difference - HuffPost

Dementia is common, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk or slow the progression of the disease.

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Scientists Put Flu Patients in a Room With Healthy People—No One Got Sick. Why? - Women's Health
health 2026/01/17 12:00:00

Scientists Put Flu Patients in a Room With Healthy People—No One Got Sick. Why? - Women's Health

New research suggests effective flu-prevention strategies after trying to infect people with the virus. Here’s what the study found, and expert advice.

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New U.S. guidance says to consume less alcohol. What does that mean? - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
health 2026/01/17 11:01:00

New U.S. guidance says to consume less alcohol. What does that mean? - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The new dietary guidelines are the first since 1980 to not define what drinking in moderation looks like.

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Woman Says ‘Nothing Could Have Prepared’ Her for the ‘Level of Suffering’ She Would Endure After Shocking Diagnosis (Exclusive) - Yahoo News UK
health 2026/01/17 10:30:00

Woman Says ‘Nothing Could Have Prepared’ Her for the ‘Level of Suffering’ She Would Endure After Shocking Diagnosis (Exclusive) - Yahoo News UK

The 28-year-old tells PEOPLE she spends “95%” of the day lying down, as standing for just a few minutes leads to “unbearable” pain

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A scientist questioned new microplastics findings. Then other researchers fired back. - The Washington Post
health 2026/01/17 10:07:03

A scientist questioned new microplastics findings. Then other researchers fired back. - The Washington Post

A prominent scientist criticized microplastics research methods. Others are defending the work.

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