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Rabid bat gets tangled in visitor's hair at Olympic National Park - SFGATE

Rabid bat gets tangled in visitor's hair at Olympic National Park - SFGATE

A rabid bat became tangled in a woman's hair at Olympic National Park and swooped at other visitors, prompting officials to warn of possible exposure.

Patient says ‘crippling’ circumstance forced husband to escort her to doctor — after 4 failed attempts to get meds - New York Post

Patient says ‘crippling’ circumstance forced husband to escort her to doctor — after 4 failed attempts to get meds - New York Post

The woman said she spent years seeking medical help for a range of symptoms to no avail, but all that changed after her husband joined her at a doctor’s office as her health advocate.

Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it’s ramping up again - NPR

Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it’s ramping up again - NPR

Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.

Glens Falls man accused of harassing children faces online backlash, physical attacks - Times Union

Glens Falls man accused of harassing children faces online backlash, physical attacks - Times Union

Gage Wright is an autistic man who was accused of predatory behavior. Friends and family say the claims are false and have formed a group to support him.

Brain autopsies reveal fewer Alzheimer’s signs in woman who took menopause drug - New York Post

Brain autopsies reveal fewer Alzheimer’s signs in woman who took menopause drug - New York Post

Fewer hot flashes and night sweats may not be the only upside.

Why Aging May Be a Program, Not a Breakdown - Quanta Magazine

Why Aging May Be a Program, Not a Breakdown - Quanta Magazine

By deciphering the molecular signatures of millions of mouse cells, Junyue Cao has found that aging is not haphazard wear and tear but rather a “remodeling of the cell society.”

Years after he quit smoking, a lung cancer scan saved his life - Daily Kos

Years after he quit smoking, a lung cancer scan saved his life - Daily Kos

Even with sharp declines in smoking, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with 125,000 deaths estimated for this year, far exceeding fatal cases of colon…

Column | 3 things about the brain that actually get better with age - The Washington Post

Column | 3 things about the brain that actually get better with age - The Washington Post

Getting older has its perks, including more wisdom and fewer regrets.

21.5 Million More Americans Now Qualify for Statins. Are You One of Them? - AOL.com

21.5 Million More Americans Now Qualify for Statins. Are You One of Them? - AOL.com

You’ve likely heard all the buzz about cholesterol-lowering statins but perhaps haven’t taken the plunge and talked to your doctor yet. Maybe fears of statin side effects are holding you back (spoiler alert: Most are minor and resolve in time) or you simply d…