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Health news • Mar 26

Scientists discover unexpected side effect of masturbating regularly

Researchers may have uncovered an unexpected side effect of regular self-pleasure, and it's good news for those who care about their sperm health.

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Health news • Mar 26

The very, very boring habit that’s key to losing more weight: study

Variety may be the spice of life, but consistency is key. Especially when it comes to weight loss. While nutrition experts have long praised a diverse diet,...

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Health news • Mar 26

The cocaine comeback, explained

America's drug treatment and overdose prevention programs must evolve as drug use does. But there are steps you can take to prevent cocaine or meth...

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Health news • Mar 26

Is Eating An Apple A Day Actually Healthy? A Dietitian Weighs In

A nutritionist explains whether eating an apple every day is healthy, including the benefits, possible downsides, and why washing them matters.

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Health news • Mar 26

A New, Highly Mutated COVID Variant Called 'Cicada' Is Spreading in the US. Know These Symptoms

BA.3.2, aka "cicada," is a highly mutated new COVID variant detected in the U.S.. Here's where it's spreading and what to know about symptoms and vaccines.

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Health news • Mar 26

Study challenges ‘5-second rule’ for dropped surgical implants

In kitchens, the “five-second rule” offers a small, comforting fiction—that what falls and is retrieved quickly can be salvaged germ-free.

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Health news • Mar 26

7-Day Healthy Aging Meal Plan for Women over 50, Created by a Dietitian

A simple 7-day meal plan for women over 50, full of protein, fiber, calcium and vitamin D to support healthy aging.

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Health news • Mar 26

Experts Say This Is the Number-1 Natural Sweetener to Use to Avoid Blood Sugar Spikes

A dietitian and doctor share the number-one sweetener they say won't spike blood sugar. Here, find out what to add to your routine for better levels.

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Health news • Mar 26

New COVID variant 2026: What to know about BA.3.2 in Michigan

Health officials are monitoring BA.3.2 through wastewater samples, though the variant poses low additional public health risk despite its potential for...

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Health news • Mar 26

Hays County wells run drier as aquifers fall to their lowest levels in more than 20 years

Well pumps throughout Hays County are being lowered deeper and deeper to reach depreciating water levels in aquifers.

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Health news • Mar 26

What Taking Vitamin D3 Can Do for Your Body

Vitamin D3 from sunlight and food helps in calcium absorption and muscle strength. It could decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and depression.

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Health news • Mar 26

Scientists Just Found the Salt Limit That Pushes Your Heart to the Breaking Point

Too much salt in your diet can be a deadly thing. Now, scientists may have just pinpointed the level of sodium intake that could literally break your heart.

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Health news • Mar 26

5 Daily Exercises That Flatten Belly Overhang Faster Than Crunches After 60

Belly overhang exercises after 60, backed by expert insight, can improve core support and posture with 5 daily moves.

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Health news • Mar 26

Is India witnessing a silent surge in brain tumour cases? Doctors urge attention to early warning signs

Health News: When people think of brain tumours, they imagine something dramatic. Sudden seizures. Loss of speech. Severe neurological problems that are...

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Health news • Mar 26

Would you use cadaver fat for a boob job or butt lift? Some people already do

Cadaver fat from organ and tissue donors is being used for cosmetic procedures – and yup, it's legal in the US, writes advice columnist Jessica DeFino.

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Health news • Mar 26

Smoking rate among US adults drops to record low as vape use rises: CDC

Cigarette smoking among U.S. adults is continuing to fall to record low levels as e-cigarette use rises, according to a new report from the CDC.

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Health news • Mar 26

US 'vulnerable' to COVID variant 'Cicada.' What to know about BA.3.2

A COVID-19 variant that has remained "underground" for years is catching the attention of health officials in the United States and abroad.

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Health news • Mar 26

Extra 11 Minutes of Sleep Per Night Lowers Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

Researchers say that modest changes, such as 11 more minutes of sleep per night and 5 additional minutes of exercise per day, can lower the risk of serious...

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Health news • Mar 26

Implantable islet cells could control diabetes without insulin injections

As an alternative to insulin injections, MIT researchers are developing an implantable device that encapsulates islet cells, protecting them from immune...

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Health news • Mar 26

Health experts claim this simple eating habit may have a surprising effect

A study suggests that consistently eating the same meals could aid weight loss by reducing “decision fatigue” and making healthy choices more automatic.

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