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CDC to test travelers from Rwanda for Marburg virus
U.S. health officials announced Monday that all passengers flying from Rwanda to the United States will soon be…
Scientists discover brain waste-disposal system that may help prevent Alzheimer’s
The brain has a waste-disposal system that clears away junk proteins that contribute to the development of…
Increases in human lifespan beginning to slow
New research shows that the dramatic increases in life expectancy seen during the 19th and 20th centuries have…
People might hold arms incorrectly for blood pressure tests
Arm position makes a "huge difference" when it comes to getting an accurate blood pressure measurement, new…
Marijuana use linked to worse school outcomes for teens
A massive study of available data finds teens who use marijuana have significantly worse outcomes at school.…
Blood test may help predict survival from advanced prostate cancer
A simple blood test may help doctors decide the best way to treat a man with advanced prostate cancer. Photo by…
U.S. overdose deaths drop 10%, new data shows
In findings that suggest inroads are being made in the battle against America's opioid epidemic, new government…
Mpox vaccine protection fades within 1 year, boosters needed
Antibodies provided by mpox vaccination all but disappear within six to 12 months, new research finds,…
Colonoscopies among young people on the rise
Colon cancers are increasing among younger Americans, so much so that experts advise colonoscopy screening…
Fluoride in drinking water might be less beneficial today
The health benefits of fluoridated drinking water may be waning as Americans increasingly turn to using…