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'Cicada' COVID is spreading. Here are the symptoms.

ATLANTA — A new COVID variant has spread through at least half the nation, causing warnings from public health officials. The BA.3.2 variant,...

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Health news • Mar 31

Cannabis and tobacco use linked to smaller brain volume

Cannabis and tobacco—whether used on their own or together—can affect the brain's structure. A recent study involving systematic review and meta-analysis of...

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Health news • Mar 31

Why movement and engagement are key to cognitive fitness

Mental, physical and lifestyle strategies can optimize brain function and protect your cognitive health.

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Health news • Mar 31

RFK Jr. pledged to fight Lyme disease. Does that include supporting a vaccine?

When the topic of Lyme disease comes up, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. often tells a story about standing in a bathtub in Westchester County, New York, in the 1980s...

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Health news • Mar 31

Heart Association Clashes With RFK Jr. Over Red Meat, Dairy and Beef Tallow

The American Heart Association recommends getting protein from plants—rather than meat—and avoiding full-fat dairy.

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Health news • Mar 31

Science Just Gave Coffee Drinkers Good News About Their Brains

When I come across a massive new study suggesting something I'm already doing every single day might be good for me, I pay attention. Today's habit: coffee.

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Health news • Mar 31

Sitting is the new smoking: How tech workers can stay alive and fit

For many tech workers, a “normal” day means spending 8 to 12 hours in front of a laptop, with little to no movement and only short breaks to eat or scroll...

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Health news • Mar 31

Following 9 key steps for a lifetime of eating well can support heart health

As rates remain high for health factors such as high blood pressure and obesity, the American Heart Association offers updated guidance on heart-healthy...

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Health news • Mar 31

Lounging with a puzzle or book instead of binge-watching TV may decrease the risk of dementia

'Mentally active' sedentary hobbies like reading, knitting and puzzles can decrease the risk of developing dementia, especially compared to 'mentally...

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Health news • Mar 31

Do you have the new Covid variant, flu or other virus? Look out for these symptoms

Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA.3.2, nicknamed “cicada,” are still circulating across the U.S. in 2026. How do you know what's making you...

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Health news • Mar 31

How the Internet Became the ‘Cookbook’ of the Drug Trade

A baffling overdose death took investigators to the frontier of ultra-potent synthetic drugs. The clues were hauntingly familiar.

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Health news • Mar 31

Steven John Schwen Obituary March 31, 2026

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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Health news • Mar 31

H9N2 Bird Flu Hits Europe as First Human Case Confirmed in Italy

The first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Ministry of Health on...

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Health news • Mar 31

New Alzheimer's Treatment Strategy Reverses Cognitive Decline in Mice

Researchers have developed a novel compound that could transform the way we treat Alzheimer's disease, offering not just a new weapon but potentially a new...

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Health news • Mar 30

Vaping likely to cause lung and oral cancer, Australian researchers find in new review of evidence

'There is no doubt that the cells and tissues of the oral cavity, the mouth and the lungs are altered by inhalation from e-cigarettes,' academic says.

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Health news • Mar 30

Community Focus: Dr. Emily Oster discusses GLP-1 drugs’ impact on weight loss

Just a few years ago, "GLP-1" wasn't a commonly known term. Now, it's become a popular drug being marketed for weight loss under different brand names.

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Health news • Mar 30

Vaping is likely to cause cancer, say new findings

Nicotine-based vapes (e-cigarettes) are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity, according to a new study led by UNSW Sydney and published today...

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Health news • Mar 30

Irregular Bedtime Doubles Cardiac Risk

Summary: It's not just how much you sleep, but when you go to bed that matters for your heart. A decadelong study revealed that inconsistent bedtimes in...

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