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Weather Stress and Health Risks for Young Women in Kenya

April 21, 2026

Extreme weather, like floods or droughts, can make life harder for young people in Kenya. When food and water become scarce, girls and women often face more health problems. One common issue is urinary tract infections (UTIs), which many report without a doctor’s visit. A study looked at gi

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Cold Weather and Pollen Alert for Staten Island

April 21, 2026

Staten Island residents can expect a sharp temperature dip after Monday’s brief showers. The National Weather Service says it will be partly sunny in the morning, with a high around 54°F. At night, the temperature will plunge nearly 20 degrees, settling near 34°F by Tuesday morning. Sunlight

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Christina Applegate’s honest talk on living with multiple sclerosis

April 21, 2026

Christina Applegate shared a quick update online this week rather than staying silent. At 54, the actor shared a moment of thanks for the support she’s received. Multiple sclerosis has been part of her life since 2021, a disease that doesn’t stop even when people whisper about hospital stays. Her me

health

Women, Heart Health, and Memory: What Happens During Change

April 21, 2026

When women enter midlife, their bodies go through big shifts—not just in hormones, but in how they think and feel every day. For women who already deal with heart disease, these changes can get more complicated. Most research about menopause and thinking skills has focused on women without major hea

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Why Rheumatology Groups Need More Diverse Voices

April 20, 2026

Few people realize how much the lack of ethnic diversity in rheumatology patient groups affects real care decisions. Most of these organizations are led by and represent white patients, even though minority groups face very different challenges with conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Th

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Can PSMA PET/CT scans help men with early-stage prostate cancer avoid unnecessary surgery?

April 20, 2026

When prostate cancer is first detected, doctors often classify it as "clinically insignificant. " This means it's slow-growing and might not need immediate treatment. But in some cases, a closer look reveals the cancer is actually more aggressive than it seemed at first. That’s where advanced imagin

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Your vitamin D level today might shape how your brain ages tomorrow

April 19, 2026

Vitamin D isn’t just about keeping bones strong—it could also guard your brain against dementia. A recent study tracked almost 800 adults from their 30s and 40s, measuring their vitamin D levels and later scanning their brains for signs of Alzheimer’s. Those with higher levels had noticeably less ta

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Behind the Scenes: What Unpaid Dementia Caregivers Actually Do in the U. S.

April 19, 2026

Most people picture dementia care as round-the-clock supervision of memory loss and confusion. But a hidden workload exists before any symptoms even show up—managing doctor visits, sorting prescriptions, and arguing with insurance companies. A recent deep dive into research uncovered how ordinary fa

politics

Gosar’s Health in the Spotlight: A Fresh Look

April 18, 2026

The recent appearance of Representative Paul Gosar at a political rally has sparked new online chatter about his well‑being. The event took place in north Phoenix, where Gosar joined former President Donald Trump to rally support for Republican candidates heading into the mid‑term elections. He urge

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Mold at Home and How It Affects Allergy Sufferers

April 18, 2026

New research shows that finding mold inside a house can make symptoms worse for people who already react to dust mites. The study looked at patients with confirmed allergies to house dust mites and compared their health records with whether mold was present in their homes. Results revealed a c