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Why Are Some Women Training for Pregnancy Like It’s a Marathon? - WIRED
health 2026/02/04 11:00:00

Why Are Some Women Training for Pregnancy Like It’s a Marathon? - WIRED

A growing legion of “zero trimester” influencers are convincing followers that healthy pregnancies are a choice—and that raw milk, watching sunsets, and pricey specialized courses can help.

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The Silent Signs Of Heart Disease All Women Need To Know About - MindBodyGreen
health 2026/02/04 10:25:30

The Silent Signs Of Heart Disease All Women Need To Know About - MindBodyGreen

Heart disease in women often whispers before it shouts. By understanding the subtle, silent signs, women can take action before a crisis occurs.

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I spent nearly 20 years on a drug for restless leg syndrome. It wrecked my life - statnews.com
health 2026/02/04 09:34:09

I spent nearly 20 years on a drug for restless leg syndrome. It wrecked my life - statnews.com

After discovering a drug he took for restless leg syndrome caused compulsive gambling, J. Aaron Sanders found himself facing “existential questions of free will.”

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'Prevent cancer before it starts': new WHO study maps risks - DW.com
health 2026/02/04 01:38:25

'Prevent cancer before it starts': new WHO study maps risks - DW.com

A new WHO study suggests more than 7 million cases of cancer in 2022 were preventable. Nearly 40% of all the cases that year were caused by modifiable risk factors — behavioral and environmental factors we can change.

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Measles outbreak linked to a Florida university, as cases keep rising in the U.S. - NBC News
health 2026/02/03 22:28:31

Measles outbreak linked to a Florida university, as cases keep rising in the U.S. - NBC News

Measles cases in the U.S. are spreading beyond mostly schoolkids and their families.

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Successful World First: Baby Treated with Personalized CRISPR Gene Therapy for Rare Disease is Now ‘Thriving’ - Good News Network
health 2026/02/03 19:30:45

Successful World First: Baby Treated with Personalized CRISPR Gene Therapy for Rare Disease is Now ‘Thriving’ - Good News Network

Dr. Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas and Dr. Kiran Musunru crafted a bespoke treatment that has successfully corrected the genetic defect.

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