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HealthMar 21

Meningitis cases in Kent rise to 34 as outbreak investigation continues

Health authorities report five additional meningitis cases in Kent, bringing total to 34, with Canterbury nightclub linked to outbreak.

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Health3d ago

Study Finds Cutting Sweet Foods May Not Reduce Sugar Cravings

New research challenges conventional wisdom that eliminating sweets from diet reduces cravings for sugar.

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Health5d ago

Tick-Borne Alpha-Gal Syndrome Causes Red Meat Allergies, Cases Increasing

Alpha-gal syndrome, transmitted through tick bites, causes severe allergic reactions to red meat and appears to be spreading.

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HealthMar 22

Health Studies Examine Calorie Accuracy, Obesity Rates, and Cancer Risk Factors

Recent health research addresses food label accuracy, obesity statistics, and alcohol-related cancer risks.

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Health6d ago

Argentine Hospital Uses Tango Dance Therapy to Treat Parkinson's Disease Patients

An Argentine hospital has implemented weekly tango dance sessions to help Parkinson's disease patients improve balance, reduce stiffness, and enhance coordination.

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HealthMar 17

Federal Judge Blocks Kennedy's Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

A federal judge temporarily halted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cuts to childhood vaccine recommendations and his reconstitution of a key advisory committee.

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HealthMar 11

FDA approves leucovorin for rare brain disorder, not autism as Trump administration suggested

The FDA approved leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency affecting fewer than 1 in a million people, walking back earlier suggestions it could treat autism.

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HealthMar 20

Boston Police Officer Charged with Manslaughter in Transit Station Shooting

A Boston police officer faces voluntary manslaughter charges after shooting a suspected carjacker at a transit station, sending six people to the hospital.

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HealthMar 23

Food Safety Alert: Porridge Products Recalled Over Mouse Contamination Concerns

Food Standards Agency recalls porridge products deemed unsafe due to potential mouse contamination.

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HealthMar 23

Scotland Begins Newborn Screening for Rare Genetic Condition SMA

Scotland has started testing newborn babies for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness.

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HealthMar 18

Meningitis outbreak declared national incident with 15 cases, 2 deaths

Health authorities have declared a national incident following a meningitis outbreak with 15 confirmed cases requiring hospitalization and two reported deaths.

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HealthMar 16

First Case of Severe Mpox Strain Detected in New York City

NYC health officials confirmed the first known case of mpox clade I in a person who had recently traveled internationally.

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HealthMar 11

Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due to Potential Pill Mix-Up

A common blood pressure medication has been recalled after reports that incorrect pills may have been packaged in some bottles.

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Health5d ago

Online discussions about disability claims and mental health conditions draw attention

Internet forums show users discussing disability benefit claims while mental health advocates raise awareness about lesser-known conditions.

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HealthMar 20

CDC Updates Polio Travel Advisory to Include 30 Locations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded its polio travel advisory to cover 30 locations where the virus has been detected in the past 13 months.

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