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He Had Just 2 Months To Live, But Cancer Research "That Seemed Like Science Fiction" Saved His Life

Michael Wolff was at the "edge of a cliff" when he was diagnosed with a cancer that affects less than 300 patients a year in the U.S.

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Brighten Your Life: Study Finds Dim Lighting Makes You Dimmer

Spending too much time in low-light rooms might impact brain structure and make learning and remembering things more challenging.

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San Francisco Edging Toward Less Permissive Drug Use: “We Can’t Just Keep Enabling Drugs Over And Over Again.”

Opponents say its emphasis on stopping drug use alienates those who are not ready to quit, while proponents say the city has been far too permissive and making drug use safer does not help break the cycle of addiction.

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10th State Now Experiencing Measles Outbreak

Most kids will recover from measles, but infection can lead to dangerous complications such as pneumonia, blindness, brain swelling and death.

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Whooping Cough Is On The Upswing

Rates of whooping cough, or pertussis, soared last year, which experts said wasn’t unexpected.

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People With Marijuana Use That's Serious Enough For ER Care Are At Heightened Risk Of Developing Dementia

Cannabis use is associated with short-term memory impairment and long-term changes in brain structure; however...

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EPA Chief Zeldin Demands Mexico Stop Flow Of Raw Sewage Into The Pacific Off San Diego Area

Billions of gallons of sewage and toxic chemicals from Tijuana has polluted the Pacific off neighboring California, closing beaches and sickening Navy SEALs who train in the water.

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HHS' RFK Jr. Will Phase Out 8 Artificial Dyes From American Food Supply

Health advocates have long called for the removal of artificial dyes from foods, citing mixed studies indicating they can cause neurobehavioral problems, including hyperactivity and attention issues, in some children.

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Maximum Support Sports Bras May Actually Be Causing Back Pain

Researchers used computer modeling to investigate how different levels of breast support affect the spine during running.

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Source: studyfinds.org

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Montana Has First Case Of Measles In 35 Years

Montana is now the ninth U.S. state to have an active measles outbreak.

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