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Incredible Results from 20 Years of Cancer Research Boost National Survival Rates to 7 in 10 - Good News Network
health 2026/01/22 19:30:44

Incredible Results from 20 Years of Cancer Research Boost National Survival Rates to 7 in 10 - Good News Network

5-year survival rates averaged across all cancers have never been higher, with 7-in-10 cancer patients living past 5 years post-diagnosis.

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Heart disease deaths declined. And here's how to reduce your risk of the #1 killer - NPR
health 2026/01/22 19:04:08

Heart disease deaths declined. And here's how to reduce your risk of the #1 killer - NPR

An annual report from the American Heart Association shows deaths from heart disease and stroke are down, encouraging news after the rate went up in the early years of the pandemic.

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Ancient DNA Reveals Twisted Roots of Syphilis Go Back 5,500 Years - ScienceAlert
health 2026/01/22 19:02:05

Ancient DNA Reveals Twisted Roots of Syphilis Go Back 5,500 Years - ScienceAlert

The first known outbreak of syphilis in Europe began at the turn of the 16th century, but on the distant continent of South America, the pathogen’s history goes much deeper than that.

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A Rare, Deadly Fungus Is Making People Sick in Tennessee - Gizmodo
health 2026/01/22 18:35:42

A Rare, Deadly Fungus Is Making People Sick in Tennessee - Gizmodo

At least 36 cases of histoplasmosis and possibly one death have been reported in the state since last fall.

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A Visual Guide: What 100 Grams of Protein Looks Like on a Plate - CNET
health 2026/01/22 18:35:00

A Visual Guide: What 100 Grams of Protein Looks Like on a Plate - CNET

It can be difficult to tell how much protein a food contains just by looking at it. But these photos can help make sure your protein intake stays on track.

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Scientists discover new clue linking obesity to dementia risk - The Washington Post
health 2026/01/22 18:31:51

Scientists discover new clue linking obesity to dementia risk - The Washington Post

European researchers trace a path that shows how high blood pressure caused by excess weight could be the link to certain cognitive brain disease.

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