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I said yes to an Alzheimer’s blood test. Then I panicked. - The Washington Post

I said yes to an Alzheimer’s blood test. Then I panicked. - The Washington Post

The blood draw was an easy proposition. But was I ready for what the result could mean for my family and my future?

What killed Americans in 1776? The answer is dramatically different from today - Fox News

What killed Americans in 1776? The answer is dramatically different from today - Fox News

Life expectancy rose from 30 to nearly 80 years as infectious diseases gave way to chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

What your feet are trying to tell you about your health - The Washington Post

What your feet are trying to tell you about your health - The Washington Post

These strange or unsuspecting foot and toe symptoms can signal problems elsewhere in the body.

Deadly drug-resistant fungal infections rising in the U.S. - NBC News

Deadly drug-resistant fungal infections rising in the U.S. - NBC News

Candida auris can “colonize” the skin and spread easily to surfaces.

Some cannabis types are safer than others. What experts recommend. - The Washington Post

Some cannabis types are safer than others. What experts recommend. - The Washington Post

Smoking is the most popular form of cannabis use, but it’s also the most dangerous. Here are five safer alternatives to consider.

Wayne County health officials track 27 potential cyclosporiasis cases amid growing Michigan outbreak - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

Wayne County health officials track 27 potential cyclosporiasis cases amid growing Michigan outbreak - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

Wayne County health officials say they are tracking 27 potential cases of cyclosporiasis as part of a growing intestinal illness outbreak spreading across southeast Michigan.

Pharmacist warns of heat risks for people on common medications - KCCI

Pharmacist warns of heat risks for people on common medications - KCCI

An Adel pharmacist explains how extreme heat can affect people taking certain medications and offers tips to stay safe.

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in 2 NYC neighborhoods puts health officials on high alert - New York Post

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in 2 NYC neighborhoods puts health officials on high alert - New York Post

Two people were diagnosed with the potentially fatal pneumonia-like illness in the neighborhoods of Carnegie Hill and Yorkville as of Thursday, with possible additional cases pending test results.

Inland Empire city latest in SoCal to detect West Nile virus in mosquito samples - KTLA

Inland Empire city latest in SoCal to detect West Nile virus in mosquito samples - KTLA

San Bernardino has joined a growing list of Southern California cities where mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to county health officials. The infected mosquitoes were collected in the city of San Bernardino, marking the first Wes…