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Cyclospora outbreak: Hamilton County reports additional cases - WLWT

Cyclospora outbreak: Hamilton County reports additional cases - WLWT

As cyclosporiasis continues to spread to more counties and states, Hamilton County is reporting more cases.

Can nicotine make you smarter? Why biohackers — and conservative pundits — are embracing the controversial habit - New York Post

Can nicotine make you smarter? Why biohackers — and conservative pundits — are embracing the controversial habit - New York Post

“Nicotine is one of the most misunderstood compounds in the biohacking world,” biohacker Dave Asprey told The Post.

She Used Weight-Loss Drugs From a Telehealth Company, Then a GLP-1 Overdose Sent Her to the ER - TODAY.com

She Used Weight-Loss Drugs From a Telehealth Company, Then a GLP-1 Overdose Sent Her to the ER - TODAY.com

A North Carolina woman says she was prescribed a weight-loss drug from a telehealth company and suffered a GLP-1 overdose after following their dosage instructions.

Skin Issues Can Signal Heart Problems. Here’s the No. 1 Sign to Watch For - TODAY.com

Skin Issues Can Signal Heart Problems. Here’s the No. 1 Sign to Watch For - TODAY.com

Your skin isn’t separate from the rest of your body, a dermatologist says. And it can even clue you into potential heart health issues. Here’s what to look for.

Biologists pinpoint how common virus triggers multiple sclerosis - Nature

Biologists pinpoint how common virus triggers multiple sclerosis - Nature

A connection between Epstein–Barr virus and MS has long been suspected, but the underlying mechanism was unclear until now.

Blood Test Accurately Predicts Five-Year Alzheimer’s Risk - Neuroscience News

Blood Test Accurately Predicts Five-Year Alzheimer’s Risk - Neuroscience News

The p-tau217 blood test predicts a 38% risk of cognitive impairment within 5 years.

A Sensible New Yorker’s Guide to Legionella Season - Curbed

A Sensible New Yorker’s Guide to Legionella Season - Curbed

With the latest Legionnaires’ outbreak in New York City, we talked to Columbia University’s Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr about whether you can drink tap water (yes) and whether you need to wear a hazmat suit walking past the Met (probably not).

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths - AP News

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths - AP News

Ebola cases in Congo have reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data. Health workers at Bunia General Hospital went on strike on Wednesday over unpaid wages. Many health professionals say they're working under difficult conditions without ad…

How to protect yourself from the diarrhea-causing parasite wreaking havoc across the US - vox.com

How to protect yourself from the diarrhea-causing parasite wreaking havoc across the US - vox.com

The parasite is borne by fresh produce and bagged salads and can cause watery diarrhea for days. Here’s what doctors say you can do to prevent getting sick.