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Eating eggs could cut Alzheimer’s risk by 27% - ScienceDaily
health 2026/05/07 22:24:31

Eating eggs could cut Alzheimer’s risk by 27% - ScienceDaily

Eating eggs might do more than just start your day—it could help protect your brain. Researchers found that people 65 and older who eat eggs regularly have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, with daily or near-daily consumption link…

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As measles roars back, scientists find antibodies that could offer protection - The Washington Post
health 2026/05/07 22:00:00

As measles roars back, scientists find antibodies that could offer protection - The Washington Post

Scientists just took a step toward developing a therapy that could prevent someone from getting measles after they have been exposed.

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Met Opera patrons warned of measles exposure after La Bohème matinee - Gothamist
health 2026/05/07 21:23:00

Met Opera patrons warned of measles exposure after La Bohème matinee - Gothamist

City officials said the infected person is an unvaccinated adult, who tested positive after international travel.

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18 cases of legionella, waterborne bacteria, found at Kaiser Santa Clara hospital - The Mercury News
health 2026/05/07 20:49:11

18 cases of legionella, waterborne bacteria, found at Kaiser Santa Clara hospital - The Mercury News

Most people exposed to legionella don’t get sick, but it can cause a serious type of pneumonia and fatalities.

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Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatality - AP News
health 2026/05/07 16:10:00

Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatality - AP News

Oceanwide Expeditions has revealed that 30 passengers disembarked from one of its cruise ships hit by a hantavirus outbreak on April 24. They left the vessel on the remote island of St. Helena, nearly two weeks after the first passenger died. The company had …

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GLP-1s may not shrink muscles as much as we thought, study suggests - The Washington Post
health 2026/05/07 16:00:44

GLP-1s may not shrink muscles as much as we thought, study suggests - The Washington Post

New research may help ease concerns about the effect of drugs like Ozempic on muscles while also underscoring the importance of exercise when taking the drugs.

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