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2 Dead From Meningococcal Disease In Chicago As 7 Cases Reported This Month - blockclubchicago.org
health 2026/01/29 19:47:04

2 Dead From Meningococcal Disease In Chicago As 7 Cases Reported This Month - blockclubchicago.org

The cases of the dangerous disease have all been reported since Jan. 15, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.

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Kids Are Overdosing on GLP-1 Drugs, and It Can Get Dangerous Fast - Gizmodo
health 2026/01/29 19:35:55

Kids Are Overdosing on GLP-1 Drugs, and It Can Get Dangerous Fast - Gizmodo

Poison control calls involving GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have dramatically risen in recent years.

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The brain's protein cleanup process may play a role in dementia - Medical Xpress
health 2026/01/29 19:30:02

The brain's protein cleanup process may play a role in dementia - Medical Xpress

Microglia are the brain’s immune cells that clean out debris, such as damaged proteins and old cell parts, to keep the organ healthy. But the very properties that make these cells so useful might also be a driving factor in Alzheimer’s disease. According to a…

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Staying up late is linked to poorer heart health. Here’s what night owls need to know - CNN
health 2026/01/29 19:00:47

Staying up late is linked to poorer heart health. Here’s what night owls need to know - CNN

Adults — especially women — who stay up late have a worse cardiovascular health score and a higher risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.

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Measles cases spread in Snohomish County to more unvaccinated children - The Seattle Times
health 2026/01/29 18:48:03

Measles cases spread in Snohomish County to more unvaccinated children - The Seattle Times

Earlier this month, three children in Snohomish County were infected with measles after being exposed to a contagious family visiting from South Carolina.

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We Have a Baby on the Way. It’s Time to Put an End to My In-Laws’ Favorite Pastime. - Slate
health 2026/01/29 18:34:00

We Have a Baby on the Way. It’s Time to Put an End to My In-Laws’ Favorite Pastime. - Slate

This won’t stand.

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