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  Bird Flu Virus Stays Active on Cow Milking Equipment for at Least One Hour

  The spread of H5N1 avian flu to dairy cows has health experts and many Americans on edge, and now a new study finds the virus stays viable on milking equipment for at least an hour. “Dairy cows...

  • Posted June 28, 2024
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  Childhood Exposure to Air Pollution May Trigger Bronchitis Years Later

  Exposure to air pollution as a child increases an adult’s risk of bronchitis, a new study warns. Young adults with bronchitis symptoms tended to have been exposed during childhood to two types of air pollutants, researchers found:...

  • Posted June 28, 2024
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  ‘Microrobot’ Pills Eased IBD in Mice, Paving Way for Human Testing

  A new “microrobot” pill may help tame inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study in mice suggests. The pill significantly reduced IBD symptoms in mice and promoted the healing of damaged colon tissue without toxic side effects,...

  • Posted June 28, 2024
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  Scientists Discover First Case of Down Syndrome in Neanderthals

  Scientists have documented the first case of Down syndrome in Neanderthals, a finding which also supports the notion that these cousins of modern man were capable of providing care and support to a vulnerable member of their...

  • Posted June 28, 2024
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  Over a Quarter of ‘Healthy’ Folks Over 60 Have Heart Valve Disease

  Heart valve disease is much more common in aging adults that has been thought, a new study warns. More than a quarter of healthy and symptom-free people aged 60 and older had previously undetected heart valve disease,...

  • Posted June 28, 2024
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  Only 1 in 4 People Who Need Meds to Fight Opioid Addiction Get Them

  Just 25% of people battling opioid use disorder are getting medications aimed at helping them quit and potentially avoid an overdose, new data shows. Boosting access to proper treatment might save countless lives. “In 2022, 81,806 opioid-involved...

  • Posted June 27, 2024
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  Supreme Court Set to Allow Emergency Abortions in Idaho, For Now

  The U.S. Supreme Court appears ready to rule that, for now, emergency abortions be allowed in Idaho when a woman’s health is at risk, an opinion that was briefly posted on the court’s website on Wednesday shows....

  • Posted June 27, 2024
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  CDC Strengthens RSV Vaccine Advice for Those Over 75

  In new vaccination guidance issued Wednesday, U.S. health officials now recommend that all Americans aged 75 and older get an RSV vaccine before fall arrives. However, those a bit younger — ages 60 to 74 — should...

  • Posted June 27, 2024
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  Magic Mushroom’s Psilocybin Is America’s Most Popular Hallucinogen

  As psilocybin mushrooms become the most popular psychedelic in the United States, some states have started to ease regulations on its recreational use. Now, a new report warns that the federal government will have to decide whether...

  • Posted June 27, 2024
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  Sports Injuries: Your Guide to Helping Your Child Heal

  Youth sports are important for the development of children and teenagers, but there’s no sure way to ensure a youngster doesn’t get hurt while competing. That’s why it’s important for parents to spot and appropriately respond to...

  • Posted June 27, 2024
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