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Health news • Apr 02

Woman, 40, took creatine for 100 days and shared everything it changed

A woman who took creatine for 100 days has shared all the benefits she experienced and how it changed her life.

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Health news • Apr 02

Male octopuses guided through mating by female hormones

A receptor that's used to find prey is also activated by progesterone.

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Health news • Apr 02

Lesser-known virus that can cause fatal diarrhea raging in Northern California

According to WastewaterSCAN, rates of rotavirus are high in Davis, Marin, Redwood City, San Jose and Fremont.

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Health news • Apr 02

West Linn cafe, Gresham restaurant identified as new measles exposure sites

The Oregon Health Authority has identified two new measles exposure sites in the Portland metro area.

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Health news • Apr 02

New Lipid Guidelines: A User’s Guide

Cardiologist Michelle O'Donoghue interviews the lead author of the latest ACC/AHA guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia.

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Health news • Apr 02

Goodbye, knee pain. In a medical first, scientists have found a way to regrow damaged cartilage.

Researchers at Northwestern University have created a rubbery goo that can regrow cartilage in damaged knees.

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Health news • Apr 02

Skunk tests positive for rabies after biting resident in Oakland County

A skunk has tested positive for rabies after biting a resident in Oakland County.

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Health news • Apr 02

Protein chips, sex chocolate: what are ‘functional foods’, and do they actually boost health?

You're at the grocery store, looking for a sweet snack. But these days, the chocolate aisle promises so much more than that: mental clarity,...

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Health news • Apr 02

This 10-Minute Routine Might Be More Protective Than An Hour At The Gym

A new study suggests short, frequent bursts of movement may support brain health more than longer workouts. Here's how to make it work for you.

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Health news • Apr 02

Scientists Think Vagus Nerve Stimulation Could Help Protect Your Memory

Most people think of Alzheimer's disease as an illness of aging. But in fact, the brain changes that characterize it begin much earlier – sometime around...

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Health news • Apr 02

Occasional Heavy Drinking Triples Odds of Liver Fibrosis in At-Risk Individuals

A third of the U.S. population have triple the risk of developing advanced liver fibrosis when engaging in occasional heavy drinking.

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Health news • Apr 02

A Doctor Says These Subtle Symptoms May Signal a Serious Health Condition

If you have a bunch of ordinary-seeming symptoms that come and go, like acid reflux, shortness of breath, or a cough that just won't quit, they may just be...

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Health news • Apr 02

CDC temporarily halts testing for several infectious diseases amid staffing shortages

The US federal agency responsible for monitoring diseases has temporarily halted certain diagnostic testing, including those for rabies, human herpesvirus...

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Health news • Apr 02

Ancient children's teeth reveal a syphilis-like disease was spreading in Vietnam 4,000 years ago

Remains from three Stone Age children in Vietnam may challenge long-standing ideas about the origin of syphilis, scientists say.

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Health news • Apr 02

Ramsey County confirms first mumps case in 5 years

RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. — Ramsey County is reporting its first case of mumps in about five years, according to county officials. Ramsey County confirmed its...

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Health news • Apr 02

Brain Circuit That "Invents" Chronic Pain Identified

Is chronic pain a separate brain function? A new study maps the neurological loop between the spinal cord and cortex that drives persistent pain.

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Health news • Apr 02

The 7 Best High-Protein Snacks for People with Diabetes, According to a Dietitian

If you have diabetes, you might be unsure of what makes a diabetes-friendly snack. Here are 7 best high-protein snacks to balance your blood sugar.

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Health news • Apr 02

Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths

Congo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2200 deaths.

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Health news • Apr 02

CDC pauses diagnostic testing for rabies, other infectious diseases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has paused its diagnostic testing for a host of infectious diseases, including rabies.

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Health news • Apr 02

Steven J. Schwen

Steven John Schwen, 75, passed away on March 31, 2026 in Zumbro Falls, Minnesota in the loving care of his family. He was born on May 7th,...

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