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March for Life rally among infection sites for confirmed measles cases in DC - WUSA9
health 2026/02/07 21:43:00

March for Life rally among infection sites for confirmed measles cases in DC - WUSA9

Health officials urge vigilance after confirming multiple measles cases in DC, potentially exposing attendees at several public venues.

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Mixing Up Your Exercise May Reduce Risk of Death, Study Finds - ScienceAlert
health 2026/02/07 21:01:25

Mixing Up Your Exercise May Reduce Risk of Death, Study Finds - ScienceAlert

You might want to consider mixing up the different types of exercise you do throughout the week: a new study has found a significant link between a greater variety of physical activities and a lower mortality risk.

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14 Foods That Contain The Most Plastic Pollution - The Takeout
health 2026/02/07 20:40:00

14 Foods That Contain The Most Plastic Pollution - The Takeout

Looking to decrease your consumption of microplastics? You may want to consider avoiding bagged tea, sea salt, honey, rice, chewing gum, and more.

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How the Epstein-Barr virus triggers MS in some people - DW.com
health 2026/02/07 20:34:26

How the Epstein-Barr virus triggers MS in some people - DW.com

Multiple sclerosis is also caused by a virus carried by almost all humans. A new study provides an explanation as to why only certain people develop the disease. This also opens up the possibility of a treatment.

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i-DNA 'peek-a-boo structures' form in living cells and regulate genes linked to cancer - Medical Xpress
health 2026/02/07 19:10:47

i-DNA 'peek-a-boo structures' form in living cells and regulate genes linked to cancer - Medical Xpress

DNA’s iconic double helix does more than “just” store genetic information. Under certain conditions, it can temporarily fold into unusual shapes. Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have now shown that one such structure, known as i-DNA, not only forms in…

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Borderline personality disorder in youth linked to altered brain activation during self-identity processing - PsyPost
health 2026/02/07 17:06:38

Borderline personality disorder in youth linked to altered brain activation during self-identity processing - PsyPost

A new neuroimaging study reveals that adolescents with borderline personality disorder show reduced brain activity in the prefrontal cortex when thinking about themselves, suggesting specific neural deficits related to identity processing.

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