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Congo outbreak could rival the largest Ebola epidemic on record, CDC warns - The Washington Post
health 2026/06/06 00:04:14

Congo outbreak could rival the largest Ebola epidemic on record, CDC warns - The Washington Post

In one worst-case scenario projected, more than 20,000 cases would occur within three months if only 1 in 5 infected people are identified and isolated within two days.

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Tick season arrives early in Central New York as experts urge precautions - WSTM
health 2026/06/05 22:15:15

Tick season arrives early in Central New York as experts urge precautions - WSTM

Tick season is off to an early and active start across Central New York and experts say rising outdoor activity is only increasing the risk of exposure.

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Learning to Cook Could Lower Your Dementia Risk By 70%, New Study Says - EatingWell
health 2026/06/05 22:10:31

Learning to Cook Could Lower Your Dementia Risk By 70%, New Study Says - EatingWell

Home cooking just once a week may help lower dementia risk, new research shows. Learn the brain health benefits and simple ways to get started.

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CDC report: Ebola outbreak could rival the worst on record unless world acts - NPR
health 2026/06/05 20:35:06

CDC report: Ebola outbreak could rival the worst on record unless world acts - NPR

New modeling from the CDC shows that if measures aren’t taken immediately, this outbreak could sicken more than 20,000 people in the next three months.

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Senior NIH official pushes MAHA strategy to skeptical ADA audience - statnews.com
health 2026/06/05 19:53:31

Senior NIH official pushes MAHA strategy to skeptical ADA audience - statnews.com

An NIH advisor told researchers gathered at the American Diabetes Association conference that MAHA goals match the agency’s priorities.

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Fasting after 60 changes more than waistlines, exposing a trade-off many dieters never see coming - Medical Xpress
health 2026/06/05 19:20:03

Fasting after 60 changes more than waistlines, exposing a trade-off many dieters never see coming - Medical Xpress

Most folks know intermittent fasting helps with weight loss, usually by limiting your daily eating window or cutting calories a couple of times a week. But does your age change how well this works for you—and might there be some hidden dangers?

Medical Xpress
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