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They had major medical crises. Doctors called them panic attacks - USA Today

They had major medical crises. Doctors called them panic attacks - USA Today

In the ER, Christy Kirk was told her symptoms were anxiety. They weren’t – she had a hole in her heart that had gone undetected, leading to a stroke.

NY's first case of tick-borne Bourbon virus confirmed on Long Island - Newsday

NY's first case of tick-borne Bourbon virus confirmed on Long Island - Newsday

"We are just seeing the tip of the iceberg," said one Stony Brook doctor.

Why Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitoring Is Still the Holy Grail of Wearables - Gizmodo

Why Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitoring Is Still the Holy Grail of Wearables - Gizmodo

Glucose is an incredibly annoying bodily component to work with.

Experts Warn These Stomach Symptoms Could Signal Something Serious - AOL.com

Experts Warn These Stomach Symptoms Could Signal Something Serious - AOL.com

Discover the signs your upset stomach isn't normal, including when you should make an appointment to see a doctor about your symptoms.

Vibrio season ramping up as 5 Floridians struck by horrific infection - Yahoo

Vibrio season ramping up as 5 Floridians struck by horrific infection - Yahoo

The 'fleshing-eating' disease caused by the Vibrio vulnificus bacterium is expected to increase with rising oceanic temperatures.

As RFK Jr. targets antidepressants, WA residents share their experiences - The Seattle Times

As RFK Jr. targets antidepressants, WA residents share their experiences - The Seattle Times

In Washington, 13.6% of adults say they currently take antidepressants, and an additional 17% say they have taken them previously.

Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction without lasers or surgery - ScienceDaily

Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction without lasers or surgery - ScienceDaily

Researchers are developing a futuristic alternative to LASIK that reshapes the eye without lasers or incisions. Using mild electrical pulses and platinum contact lenses, they temporarily soften the cornea so it can be molded into a new shape. Early tests on r…

Brain scans of new fathers show measurable changes — which might explain why so many dads describe the first year of parenthood as feeling like learning to be a different person - Space Daily

Brain scans of new fathers show measurable changes — which might explain why so many dads describe the first year of parenthood as feeling like learning to be a different person - Space Daily

Ask a father about the first year after his child was born, and a particular phrase tends to surface eventually. Not the sleeplessness, not the logistics, not the specific chaos of keeping a newborn alive — though all of those come up too. What comes up, give…

'It's being promoted like there's absolutely no risk': Why some experts say melatonin should be considered a drug rather than a supplement - Live Science

'It's being promoted like there's absolutely no risk': Why some experts say melatonin should be considered a drug rather than a supplement - Live Science

Researchers want stricter testing, better labels and accurate dosages for a wildly popular sleep aid that comes with some risks.