Cocoa extract may slow aging process in older adults, study finds
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Large COSMOS sub-study links cocoa flavanols to lower inflammation in seniors, but researchers caution lifestyle factors and more diverse studies are needed
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Sudden hair loss can be reversed, doctors say, with iron, thyroid and hormone-based treatments
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GP guidance outlines tests and treatment options for iron, thyroid, menopause-related and pattern baldness
Three policy levers to stop lead exposure from used car batteries
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Experts point to tax reform, producer responsibility, and buyer due diligence to move recycling from informal to safe facilities.
Nutritionist says eye-health foods go beyond carrots
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New report finds Britons lack eye-friendly diet; lutein and omega-3 awareness remains low; experts urge a varied diet rich in fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and hydration.
MSNBC medical analyst shreds Trump Tylenol rant, calls claims dangerous
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Vin Gupta says the president's comments on acetaminophen and vaccines are irresponsible; medical experts caution against misrepresenting safety guidelines for pregnant women, children and newborns.
Three-step approach urged to talk to a loved one about potential early signs of Alzheimer's
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Dementia UK adviser outlines acting, explaining and supporting to encourage GP visits
Holocaust survivor Ruth Posner and husband die at Swiss clinic; friend raises concerns of coercion
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A close friend alleges Ruth Posner was ‘totally reliant’ on her husband, who died alongside her, in a decision they described as mutual but contested by supporters.
Holocaust survivor Ruth Posner and husband die in Swiss assisted suicide, friend says
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Friend asserts Ruth Posner may have been coerced by her husband, who died alongside her; family and colleagues react with tribute and concern.
USDA issues health warning for Walmart heat-and-eat pasta meals over listeria outbreak
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Public health alert targets Marketside linguine with beef meatballs and marinara; best-by dates listed; linked to a listeria outbreak tied to chicken fettuccine Alfredo.