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Sully Sullenberger Announces Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger Announces Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the retired pilot who gained international acclaim for the emergency landing of US…
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Nora Chen
Nora Chen is the editorial identity for TellingPointy's Health desk, covering medicine, public health, biotechnology, wellbeing, and health policy with reader safety in mind. Chen's desk distinguishes association from causation, early findings from clinical guidance, and population-level evidence from individual advice. It reports benefits alongside risks, avoids miracle language, and makes uncertainty visible so readers can understand the evidence without mistaking journalism for personal medical care.
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Spreads Across US
Health officials are investigating a massive, multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with nearly 7,000 cases currently confirmed or under review nationwide. While the…
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Michigan Health Officials Investigate Lettuce as Primary Source of Cyclospora Outbreak Affecting 4000+
Michigan Health Officials Investigate Lettuce as Primary Source of Cyclospora Federal and state health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis,…
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UK Recommends Saliva Test for Faster Endometriosis Diagnosis
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved the use of two new non-invasive tests to aid in…
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Smell Loss May Signal Early Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s Before Other Symptoms
Understanding the Clinical Significance of Olfactory Dysfunction Loss of smell serves as a significant, often overlooked, early warning sign for neurodegenerative conditions,…
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Tour De France Teams Use Sleep Tracking to Boost Rider Performance
Professional cycling teams at the Tour de France are increasingly treating sleep as a performance-critical metric, using advanced monitoring and strict recovery…
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Taco Bell removes fresh produce amid Cyclospora outbreak probe
Some Taco Bell locations have temporarily removed specific fresh ingredients from their menus as health officials continue to investigate a multistate outbreak…
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Spicy Food Linked to Lower Risk of Premature Death in Global Studies
Scientific research increasingly suggests that the regular, moderate consumption of spicy foods may be associated with various health benefits, including improved cardiovascular…
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Congo Ebola workers strike over unpaid salaries amid deadly outbreak
Dozens of healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment center in Ituri province, the epicenter of the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic…
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Cyclospora Found in Lettuce and Salad Greens
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite often linked to outbreaks involving fresh produce in the United…
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Coffee Found to Support Liver Health
Research published in the journal *Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology* has linked regular coffee consumption to a significantly lower risk of severe liver…
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Trump Cuts Size of Utah National Monuments
President Donald J. Trump has launched a series of policy shifts, including broad deregulation, immigration enforcement, and economic initiatives. These actions, aimed…