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Polio Travel Alert: Countries With Poliovirus in 2026
Traveling abroad in 2026? Check the latest countries with circulating poliovirus and make sure your polio vaccination is up to date before departure.
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Hepatitis A Outbreak in Costa Rica: What Travelers Should Know
Costa Rica reports a hepatitis A outbreak, with most cases in San José province. Learn symptoms, risks, pre...
Sep 27, 2026
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Chikungunya Outbreak in Nicaragua: How to Avoid Mosquito Bites
Chikungunya cases are rising in Nicaragua. Learn practical steps to prevent mosquito bites and reduce your ...
Sep 27, 2026
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Dengue Travel Risk: Countries, Prevention, and Timing
Dengue remains a year-round travel risk in many destinations. Learn where outbreaks occur and how to preven...
Sep 27, 2026
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Scientists create a needle-thin brain implant that can do three jobs at once
A new needle-thin brain implant can record neural activity, deliver drugs, and stimulate multiple brain reg...
Sep 21, 2026
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Chronic Inflammation Raises Heart Attack and Stroke Risk by 43%
Chronic low-grade inflammation linked to stress, lifestyle and social conditions raised heart attack and st...
Sep 21, 2026
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Stanford Study: The Human Brain May Work As Two Separate Organs
Stanford researchers report the brain's two hemispheres may function like distinct organs, with separate wi...
Sep 21, 2026
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Calcium and Vitamin D for Bone Health: Review Finds Little Benefit
A major evidence review questions whether calcium and vitamin D supplements meaningfully cut fracture risk....
Sep 21, 2026
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Coronary Calcium Scans: Who Actually Benefits, 10-Year Study Finds
A decade-long study of over 6,000 adults suggests coronary calcium scans add little for most people, but ma...
Sep 20, 2026
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Semaglutide Extended Lifespan in Older Mice, Study Finds
Semaglutide helped older healthy mice live longer while improving memory, muscle and blood sugar, with effe...
Sep 20, 2026
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IL1RAP Blockade: A New Way to Crack Pancreatic Cancer's Shield
Preclinical research shows blocking IL1RAP dismantles the inflammatory network shielding pancreatic tumors,...
Sep 20, 2026
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How Bats Dodge Cancer and Aging: Lessons for Human Health
Long-lived bats pair strong immune defenses with unusual ways of clearing damaged cells — genetic tricks th...
Sep 20, 2026
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Ontario Study Flags 24 Prescribing Cascades in Older Adults
An Ontario study identified 24 common prescribing cascades where drug side effects are mistaken for new ill...
Sep 20, 2026
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ADHD and Gut Problems: 1.9 Million-Person Study Finds Link
A large-scale study of 1.9 million people reports a striking association between ADHD and gastrointestinal ...
Sep 20, 2026
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Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Thicker, Stiffer Heart Chambers
A study of more than 11,000 people links nighttime light exposure to thicker, stiffer heart chambers and ea...
Sep 20, 2026
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Maria Branyas at 117: What Her Biology Reveals About Aging
A detailed study of supercentenarian Maria Branyas found advanced aging alongside low inflammation, protect...
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