Cases of dengue virus continue to surge in Hawaii, with the state recently reporting the 12th case so far this year. One case was confirmed on the island of Maui, with the remaining 11 occurring on Oahu. In the latest case, the person was exposed while traveling in a region …
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GLP-1 agonists — including semaglutides like Ozempic and Wegovy and tirzepatides like Mounjaro and Zepbound — were originally intended to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. But in recent months, studies have shown that these popular medications can have numerous other health benefits. Some have even claimed that GLP-1s could …
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An angler and a professional guide may have broken two fishing records after they reeled in a massive alligator gar. Art Weston, a Kentucky resident, went to East Texas to catch the alligator gar with the help of an expert guide and fisherman, Captain Kirk Kirkland. Kirkland is a full-time …
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When it comes to the opioid epidemic, colleges are arming their students with more than just an education. College students, many of whom were born during the start of theopioid crisis, now have access to free naloxone and test strips. The test strips can detect if drugs — such as …
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Dr. Mom may have been right: The simple home remedy of gargling with saltwater could help fight infection. Researchers found that patients with COVID-19 who gargled with saltwater and did nasal rinses had lower hospitalization rates compared to those who did not use the home remedy. They presented the findings …
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A list of the top trending baby names of 2023 has a new name snagging the No. 1 spot. Experts have unveiled the most popular baby names for boys and girls, according to proprietary data from BabyCenter, an online media company under Everyday Health Group – Pregnancy & Parenting (EHG …
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Bestselling author James Patterson has awarded $500 bonuses to 600 employees at independent bookstores across the United States. That’s a total of $300,000, as the Associated Press reported on Wednesday, Dec. 13. The employees were nominated by their store owners, managers, peers, community members and others for the holiday awards, …
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An Indiana woman has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after she used a dating app to scam a 96-year-old man out of nearly $80,000, a U.S. attorney announced Wednesday. Brittany Rakia Shawnai Lasley, 34, of Anderson, created a social media account containing fake profile information on the …
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Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate …
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Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger neurodegeneration, resulting in cognitive decline — especially when they interact with theabnormal amyloid and tau proteins …
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