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The heart health steps now recommended you take in your 20s and 30s - WTOP
health 2026/03/18 21:11:53

The heart health steps now recommended you take in your 20s and 30s - WTOP

People between ages 20 and 40 should be taking steps now to prevent heart attacks and strokes, according to new recommendations from the American Heart Association.

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Two everyday fruits help to lower blood pressure and boost heart health, according to new research - Earth.com
health 2026/03/18 19:45:29

Two everyday fruits help to lower blood pressure and boost heart health, according to new research - Earth.com

Could two fruits help protect heart health in people with prediabetes? A new study finds avocado and mango may improve overall heart health.

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Scientists call for 'urgent' action as microplastics become a major risk to human health on multiple fronts - Earth.com
health 2026/03/18 19:43:45

Scientists call for 'urgent' action as microplastics become a major risk to human health on multiple fronts - Earth.com

Microplastics gather anti-biotic resistant bacteria as they move through water, allowing microbes to spread from polluted sites into rivers.

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What to know about the meningitis outbreak in England causing angst among university students - AP News
health 2026/03/18 18:33:00

What to know about the meningitis outbreak in England causing angst among university students - AP News

A meningitis outbreak in southeast England has led to the deaths of a university student and a pupil from a nearby school. The outbreak has prompted public health officials to quickly roll out medical interventions. The outbreak in the county of Kent was desc…

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Gene from High Altitude Yak Protected and Repaired Myelin Sheath in Early MS Study - Good News Network
health 2026/03/18 18:30:23

Gene from High Altitude Yak Protected and Repaired Myelin Sheath in Early MS Study - Good News Network

The genetic mutation that enables yaks to live in environments with much less oxygen, and may hold the key to repairing nerve damage

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ChatGPT did not cure a dog’s cancer - The Verge
health 2026/03/18 18:14:39

ChatGPT did not cure a dog’s cancer - The Verge

A sick dog, desperate owner, and a bunch of chatbots made for a great story. The actual science was much messier.

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