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We Asked a Dietitian If Magnesium-Rich Foods Can Lower Blood Pressure - Verywell Health
Magnesium is often linked to healthy blood pressure, but the evidence isn't clear-cut.
Magnesium is an important mineral that the body uses for many functions, including blood pressure regulation. This mineral shows up in some blood pressure supplements and is featured in the DASH diet… [+2440 chars]
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Oura’s New Ring 5 Is Smaller and Lighter—and Adds an AI Health Coach
It’s slimmer, lighter, and more durable. But the real upgrade is Oura’s push into AI-powered health insights and proactive monitoring.
Blood Pressure Signals continuously analyzes biometric trends that may correlate with cardiovascular strain. A new Nighttime Blood Pressure capability monitors whether blood pressure drops appropriat… [+1870 chars]
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New York’s Latest Tourist? A Rare, Potentially More Severe Form of Lyme Disease
This week, health officials reported the first known case of Borrelia mayonii in New York.
A rare form of Lyme disease is making inroads into the United States. On Thursday, researchers and local health officials in New York detailed a case of Lyme caused by the bacterium Borrelia mayonii… [+3976 chars]
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Taylor Swift Confirms Original Song for ‘Toy Story 5’
Plus, new looks at Tombstone, Bullseye, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist!
Killer wasps from Twilight Zone Magazine to receive film treatment from Pulitzer-winning novelist. Mystery Science Theater 3000 previews its new opening title sequence. SXSW London to celebrate Latve… [+2991 chars]
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Neurosurgeons Are Weirdly Optimistic About Cryonics for Life Extension, Survey Finds
Researchers surveyed over 300 physicians to get their take on leaving patients in suspended animation for future revival.
The gamble of cryonically preserving ones own body for reanimation somewhere off in the future (or, more frugally, just ones brain) is ultimately a big bet on the increasing ingenuity and benevolence… [+4577 chars]
read more >Serena Williams' comeback is huge for peptide bros
Serena Williams is part of a growing cohort of people using peptides like GLP-1 drugs for longevity, recovery, and performance — not just weight loss.
The GOAT is bounding out of retirement. Tennis great Serena Williams is back in the game, after openly endorsing GLP-1s for weight loss, and emphasizing how great her knees feel at her new, lower we… [+7564 chars]
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Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
The DRC has improved testing capacity for Ebola, with two facilities operating in or near the epicenter. But this still may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly expanding disease.
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo began worrying about possible Ebola cases in mid-April. Deaths in the northeastern part of the country that seemed like they may have been caused … [+6416 chars]
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COVID is shaping Americans' reaction to Ebola and hantavirus
Some Americans seem to be extra-alarmed about Ebola and hantavirus in the wake of COVID-19. But public health experts say they don't expect another pandemic this time.
Global health emergencies are back in the headlines, with recent outbreaks of hantavirus on a cruise ship and Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The internet has responded accordingly, with … [+6772 chars]
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Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says
The two-time NASCAR champion died on Thursday, a day after passing out in a Chevrolet simulator.
CONCORD, N.C. Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family. Dakota Hun… [+2925 chars]
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WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization top official has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in Congo. Authorities have reported at least 134 suspected deaths and over 500 cases.
BUNIA, Congo The head of the World Health Organization on Tuesday expressed concern over the "scale and speed" of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola known as Bundibugyo in eastern Congo, where autho… [+7382 chars]
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How Ebola kills -- and what it takes to stop it
It's a virus that can strike with unrelenting force. The kind of care need to knock it out is often not fully available in a lower resource country like the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ebola is a wily pathogen. After jumping to a new person through the bridge of bodily fluids, it goes straight for key immune cells. In typical infections, these immune cells help mount a targeted re… [+5874 chars]
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What would it take to stop women from bleeding to death after childbirth?
A newly published series of reports calls attention to a dire situation facing millions of women after childbirth — and the solutions that can prevent death from postpartum hemorrhage.
"I was running around hospitals trying to get blood. By the time I got back she was gone." Dr. Olufemi Oladapo is haunted by the memory of the excited mother-to-be whom he couldn't save in Nigeria i… [+4746 chars]
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The 'fibermaxxing' trend has health benefits worth the hype
There are a lot of wellness trends that make health experts roll their eyes in skepticism. But there is one big trend that many experts can get behind – with a few caveats: fibermaxxing.
Fiber is kind of like the Peter Parker of food nutrients. For a long time, most people ignored it as kind of boring. But it's really a superhero when it comes to good health, and now, it's finally ha… [+6197 chars]
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GLP-1s appear to protect against cancer. Researchers are trying to figure out how
Recent studies suggest GLP-1s, the weight loss and diabetes drugs, may both prevent cancer and slow its progression. While weight loss is known to curb cancer risks, GLP-1s may act on other brain and metabolic pathways to prevent cancer.
There is mounting evidence to suggest GLP-1 obesity treatments also help reduce cancer risk, according to several recent studies. The studies are correlative, but appear to show the drugs not only re… [+3947 chars]
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Trump to get "routine annual" medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter Reed
White House boasts Trump's "excellent health" as questions loom over the medical reality of the oldest inaugurated president.
WASHINGTON President Trump has a doctor's appointment on Tuesday. The visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center will be Trump's third in 13 months a frequency that's raised concerns about… [+6675 chars]
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GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president
Republicans are racing to pass a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. And, the U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes.
Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top st… [+8236 chars]
read more >A 37-year-old woman's colon cancer symptom was dismissed as part of pregnancy. Months later, she was diagnosed with stage 4.
Gabby Zappia, 37, experienced blood in her stool during her third pregnancy. Months after giving birth, she learned she had stage 4 colon cancer.
Gabby Zappia started experiencing colon cancer symptoms while pregnant with her third child.Gabby Zappia <ul><li>Gabby Zappia, 37, started experiencing blood in her stool when she was pregnant.</li>… [+6577 chars]
read more >An 80-year-old retired engineer, who flies planes and races boats, shares his 3 longevity habits
John Adams, an engineer who co-invented a procedure to treat coronary heart disease, stays active without going to the gym.
John Adams, 80, stays active without a gym membership.John Adams <ul><li>John Adams helped develop a medical device to treat coronary heart disease.</li><li>Years later, he had two procedures to tre… [+4046 chars]
read more >A longevity doctor said you should add 3 habits to your 'health portfolio' to slow aging
A precision medicine doctor said your daily routine plays a huge role in your longevity. She recommends Investing in 3 simple habits to slow aging.
Dr. Florence Comite specializes in precision medicine, a tailored approach to healthy aging. Her own habits include regular workouts with rowing for cardio and weights for strength training.Dr. Flore… [+4604 chars]
read more >These triathlete twins manage their metabolism differently. Here are their top 3 tips for burning fat and boosting energy.
A pair of twins competed in triathletes together and learned to improve metabolism for performance. Then they founded a health tech company.
Twin sisters Michal and Merav Mor cofounded a health tech company after developing a fascination with metabolism to fuel their triathlon training.Courtesy of Michal and Merav Mor <ul><li>Twin sister… [+7882 chars]
read more >A dietitian avoids supplements — except for these 3
Supplements are more popular than ever, but the evidence to support their health benefits can be weak. A dietitian takes what she views as "sensible supplements."
Dietitian Josie Porter takes three evidence-backed supplements.Kimberly Espinel <ul><li>Supplements are more popular than ever, but they're unregulated in the US.</li><li>There is a time and place f… [+3102 chars]
read more >My 29-year-old son had a stomach ache that wouldn't go away. He was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and died 8 months later.
Kathy Lemoine's 30-year-old son, Andrew Reaster, died after he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. His main symptom was a stomach ache.
Andrew Reaster was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in January 2025 after a prolonged stomach ache.Kathy Lemoine <ul><li>Andrew Reaster, a 29-year-old UPS driver in Georgia, had a sudden three-da… [+6252 chars]
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Prolific Repacker Of Pirated Games Announces They’re Stepping Back To Focus On Law Degree
You wouldn't download a law degree
Dodi Repacks, the second most prolific and well-known repacker of pirated games behind FitGirl, has broken the hearts of piracy aficionados worldwide today, as Dodi has just announced in a Roadmap up… [+1844 chars]
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Metal Gear Solid 4 Was A Warning Cry To Other Franchises
Guns of the Patriots foresaw our current flood of messy cinematic universe mashups
The fate of all franchises, of all canon, is to descend into self-referential madness.Guns of the Patriots infamously tells players that War has changed. Whereas conflicts in the series prior to this… [+11398 chars]
read more >The brain-in-a-bucket drug lab is here
Bexorg has found a way to make drug testing sound like a deleted scene from RoboCop: remove a dead person's brain, hook it to a machine, and see what experimental drugs do. Bexorg, a New Haven biotech startup, is using donated postmortem human brains to test …
Bexorg has found a way to make drug testing sound like a deleted scene from RoboCop: remove a dead person's brain, hook it to a machine, and see what experimental drugs do. Bexorg, a New Haven biote… [+2192 chars]
read more >The science around GLP-1 drugs and cancer is suddenly getting a lot more interesting
The story of GLP-1 drugs keeps getting bigger. First they transformed the treatment of diabetes. Then they upended the science - and culture - of weight loss...
The story of GLP-1 drugs keeps getting bigger. First they transformed the treatment of diabetes. Then they upended the science - and culture - of weight loss. Now a growing body of research is raisi… [+10009 chars]
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Flight diverts to Canada for Ebola concerns. What's Pittsburgh's risk?
Pittsburgh tracks numerous diseases through an online infectious disease tracker. Is Ebola among them? Details amid Ebola outbreak.
Despite a recent travel ban on central African countries to slow the spread of Ebola virus, a passenger from the region boarded a flight bound for Detroit on May 20. The plane was diverted to Montre… [+6628 chars]
read more >Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received barely any compensation for his work on the front line of one o...
MONGBWALU, Congo (AP) Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received barely any compensation for his work on the front line of one of Congo's deadliest … [+4763 chars]
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Pregnant woman from Ghana and her son are being detained at Dulles Airport
Anabella Gyasi was bringing her son to the U.S. for medical treatment.
A pregnant woman and her 4-year-old son from Ghana have been held for more than a week at a Washington, D.C.-area airport, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. Anabella Gyasi arrived at … [+4315 chars]
read more >‘We’re in for a bad year’: Scientists see warning signs for Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses
As the weather warms up, scientists have a dire warning before you head outdoors.
(NEXSTAR) As the weather warms up, scientists have a dire warning before you head outdoors. When it comes to ticks, unfortunately, it seems that we are in for a very bad year, said Nicole Baumgarth,… [+3136 chars]
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