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The Best Late-Night Drink to Support Healthy Aging, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

The Best Late-Night Drink to Support Healthy Aging, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

Dietitians explain how a cup of milk before bed can provide nutrients that support muscle, bone, brain and overall health as you age.

This Mealtime Habit May Help Reduce Blood Sugar Spikes, New Study Says - EatingWell

This Mealtime Habit May Help Reduce Blood Sugar Spikes, New Study Says - EatingWell

Eating with someone you love may support healthier blood sugar levels, new research suggests. Social connection could also promote overall well-being.

A 20-year-old Amish woman with leukemia got measles and died in Pa.’s largest outbreak in three decades - Inquirer.com

A 20-year-old Amish woman with leukemia got measles and died in Pa.’s largest outbreak in three decades - Inquirer.com

After measles swept through her household, the young woman wanted to get vaccinated. Her doctor said she couldn't because she had leukemia and the treatments had weakened her immune system.

Childhood Chickenpox Shots May Be Slashing Shingles Cases Decades Later—by Quite a Bit - Gizmodo

Childhood Chickenpox Shots May Be Slashing Shingles Cases Decades Later—by Quite a Bit - Gizmodo

A massive study of over 85 million U.S. medical records has confirmed that childhood vaccinations against chickenpox lowers your risk of shingles. Who could have known this?

Rabies-positive bat found in Long Beach, first since 2014 - ktla.com

Rabies-positive bat found in Long Beach, first since 2014 - ktla.com

A bat found in Long Beach has tested positive for rabies, marking the city’s first confirmed detection in more than a decade, health officials announced Friday. The bat was submitted to the Long Beach Public Health Laboratory and tested positive on Sept. 30, …

An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000 - AP News

An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000 - AP News

Congo's Ebola outbreak has resulted in over 4,000 deaths, with authorities struggling to contain the virus. The Health Ministry reported Thursday that 4,018 people have died, nearly half of the 8,300 confirmed cases. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo vir…

Patient-zero drill put health facilities to the test—40% of them failed - Ars Technica

Patient-zero drill put health facilities to the test—40% of them failed - Ars Technica

Actors with makeup and fake symptoms staggered into 73 healthcare facilities.

Florida’s dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades - AP News

Florida’s dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades - AP News

Florida is experiencing its largest dengue outbreak in decades, with over 250 locally acquired cases reported this year. Most cases are in Hillsborough County, home to Tampa. Officials declared local emergencies and are spraying to control mosquito population…

‘He loved fiercely.’ Local father dies from blood clot after fighting flesh-eating bacteria - East Idaho News

‘He loved fiercely.’ Local father dies from blood clot after fighting flesh-eating bacteria - East Idaho News

NEWDALE — Following his tragic death, the family of this local ‘girl dad’ says they will always remember his fierce love and his mischievous, prank-loving personality. Jon McCoy died on Monday at 38-years-old from complications due to a massive blood clot. Ea…