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NC teen critically ill with amoeba found in warm, fresh water - WRAL

NC teen critically ill with amoeba found in warm, fresh water - WRAL

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said a teen from central North Carolina has an infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic organism that can damage the brain.

Largest ever ‘map’ of autism may hold clues for new targeted therapies - CNN

Largest ever ‘map’ of autism may hold clues for new targeted therapies - CNN

Scientists are getting a step closer to understanding exactly how autism develops in the brain – and what might work to treat it.

Popular weight-loss strategy shows surprising potential for chronic pain relief - Fox News

Popular weight-loss strategy shows surprising potential for chronic pain relief - Fox News

A study reveals that intermittent fasting reshapes the gut microbiome to strengthen the intestinal lining and block inflammatory compounds from the brain.

RFK Jr. spews anti-vaccine rubbish as newborn revealed to have died from measles - Ars Technica

RFK Jr. spews anti-vaccine rubbish as newborn revealed to have died from measles - Ars Technica

Kennedy and his allies have a history of downplaying vaccine-preventable deaths.

GLP-1s may have a host of other health benefits. Just ask these people - USA Today

GLP-1s may have a host of other health benefits. Just ask these people - USA Today

Here is what scientists currently know about GLP-1s, and where hype may be getting ahead of the evidence.

Rabid skunk, bats found in the Upstate; numerous pets exposed - WYFF

Rabid skunk, bats found in the Upstate; numerous pets exposed - WYFF

Several animals recently found across the Upstate have been confirmed to have rabies by state health officials.

Doctor shares PSA after waking up to a bat trying to ‘burrow’ into her mouth - New York Post

Doctor shares PSA after waking up to a bat trying to ‘burrow’ into her mouth - New York Post

“I reach up to my mouth … and then I touch something that is kind of slimy and a little hairy and cool,” the gastroenterologist said.

The Caribbean’s First Virtually Mosquito-free Resort Is on This Stunning Island - Travel + Leisure

The Caribbean’s First Virtually Mosquito-free Resort Is on This Stunning Island - Travel + Leisure

Oil Nut Bay in the British Virgin Islands reduced two invasive mosquito populations by up to 98 percent using a targeted, nature-based approach.

A Cardiologist’s No. 1 Rule for Healthy Eating Is Avoiding This Food: ‘I Don’t Touch It’ - TODAY.com

A Cardiologist’s No. 1 Rule for Healthy Eating Is Avoiding This Food: ‘I Don’t Touch It’ - TODAY.com

Cardiologist has one diet rule when it comes to preventing heart disease. He avoids eating high-starch white food such as sugar, salt and white flour.