The Power of Swearing Boosts Physical Performance, Study Finds
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Shouting expletives during workouts may enhance endurance and focus, researchers say.
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Flu arrives early this winter with a mutated strain; vaccines urged
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Health officials report an early surge driven by an H3N2 subclade K; vaccines remain the best defense, with NHS and private options available
Gum disease linked to higher risk of heart events, AHA says
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American Heart Association outlines potential connection between periodontal disease and cardiovascular risk, citing inflammation and need for more research
Suspected militants kill police officer guarding polio team in Pakistan; attack comes as vaccination drive launches
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Officer and a passerby killed in Bajaur district; no polio workers hurt as Pakistan begins a weeklong campaign to immunize 45 million children
Neck growths are usually cysts, not dangerous, doctors say; removal typically reserved for infection or symptoms
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Dr. Philippa Kaye explains why neck lumps are often sebaceous cysts, when removal is appropriate, and what a post‑gallbladder-discharge issue may indicate.
Young woman warns of bowel cancer warning signs after beating stage 3 at 24
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Colorado engineer Paige Seifert urges others not to ignore early symptoms as rates rise among under-50s
Pennsylvania nail technician diagnosed with stage IV Ewing sarcoma after months of hip-pain misdiagnosis
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A 23-year-old from Pennsylvania had hip pain dismissed as tendinitis tied to sitting at work, but an MRI in October 2025 revealed two tumors and a Stage IV cancer; she now undergoes chemotherapy and faces possible surgery while pursuing …
Health concerns rise as high‑LTV mortgages gain ground for first‑time buyers
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Experts say 95% and even 100% mortgages are widening access to homeownership for those without large deposits, but higher costs and risk to long‑term wellbeing require careful consideration.
Costco salad dressings recalled in 27 states over plastic contamination risk
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Eight dressings, including Hidden Valley Ranch, are recalled after detection of plastic material in onions; no injuries reported to date.