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4 surprising (and evidence-based) health benefits of drinking coffee - The Washington Post
health 2026/07/02 10:31:49

4 surprising (and evidence-based) health benefits of drinking coffee - The Washington Post

Hundreds of studies have shown that a cup of joe — or more! — every day may protect against some major diseases.

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‘Super movers’ have half the risk of brain decline in old age — even if their brains show signs of dementia - New York Post
health 2026/07/02 10:28:00

‘Super movers’ have half the risk of brain decline in old age — even if their brains show signs of dementia - New York Post

Research found that a group of older adults may maintain stronger cognitive despite signs of brain aging. The findings highlight the link between mobility, lifestyle and cognitive resilience.

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Experimental Drug Stops 90% of Pancreatic Cancer Cell Spread in Lab Tests - ScienceAlert
health 2026/07/02 10:01:36

Experimental Drug Stops 90% of Pancreatic Cancer Cell Spread in Lab Tests - ScienceAlert

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common form of pancreatic cancer, is particularly deadly and hard to treat.

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On the front line of Congo’s Ebola outbreak - Al Jazeera
health 2026/07/02 06:22:37

On the front line of Congo’s Ebola outbreak - Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera’s Catherine Wambua-Soi reports from Bunia, on the front line of the Ebola response.

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Boy dies from rabies after waking up to bat on his face - NewsNation
health 2026/07/02 05:31:05

Boy dies from rabies after waking up to bat on his face - NewsNation

According to a journal report, the unnamed boy died several weeks after the bat landed on his face while on vacation in Ontario.

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US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025 - CNN
health 2026/07/02 04:01:26

US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025 - CNN

New mortality data from the federal government suggests that life expectancy probably hit another record high in 2025, as death rates have continued to fall since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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