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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Mutant Gene Stops At-Risk People From Getting Alzheimer's

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Learning more about this gene may lead to future treatments.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20220601/mutant-gene-stops-at-risk-people-from-getting-alzheimers-could-it-lead-to-treatment?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Global Monkeypox Cases Rise to More Than 550

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Monkeypox has been reported in over 30 countries, and the United Kingdom has the highest case tally at 190.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20220601/global-monkeypox-cases-rise?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Opinion: Gymnast’s Death from Eating Disorder Still Resonates

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An eating disorder doesn’t have to be a death sentence, although every 23 hours someone does die from an eating disorder. The earlier that you start the recovery journey, the easier it is to heal.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/news/20220601/opinion-gymnasts-death-from-eating-disorder-still-resonates?src=RSS_PUBLIC

'Smart Inhalers' May Help Diagnose and Treat Asthma – If Used

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Digital monitoring devices can help diagnose and treat hard-to-control asthma, potentially reducing the need for oral steroids or biologic therapies -- if patients use them.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/asthma/news/20220531/smart-inhalers-may-help-asthma-if-used?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Type 2 Diabetes Speeds Aging in the Brain

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A new study suggests type 2 diabetes is linked to memory and thinking problems, and it's because the disease makes the brain age faster.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20220531/type-2-diabetes-speeds-aging-in-the-brain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

CDC Issues Travel Alert as WHO Downplays Monkeypox Pandemic Risk

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Globally, 23 countries have reported 257 confirmed monkeypox cases, along with 127 suspected cases.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20220531/cdc-issues-travel-alert-as-who-downplays-monkeypox-pandemic-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Coffee Drinkers, Even Those With a Sweet Tooth, Live Longer

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The protective effects of coffee were most apparent in people who drank about two to four cups a day.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20220531/coffee-drinkers-even-those-with-a-sweet-tooth-live-longer?src=RSS_PUBLIC