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April 9

Common vaccine slashes Alzheimer's disease risk when dose is increased

A new study suggests a high-dose flu shot may cut Alzheimer's risk by nearly half in older adults, far outperforming the standard-dose vaccine version.

April 9

New ‘safer opioid’ delivers pain relief without addiction risk in early tests

An experimental opioid alternative called DFNZ achieved effective pain relief in mice without addiction risk or breathing suppression, a study found.

April 8

Deadly bacterial disease could be stopped with common pantry staple, study suggests

A high-protein diet rich in casein and wheat gluten could "disarm" cholera bacteria, cutting infection levels by 100-fold, a new UC Riverside study finds.

April 8

Antibacterial products may contribute to dangerous superbug crisis, study suggests

Antibacterial soaps and cleaning wipes may contribute to antimicrobial resistance, a new study suggests, with experts recommending plain soap and water instead.

April 7

Gary Woodland savors Masters return after brain surgery, PTSD battle nearly ended his career

Gary Woodland opens up about battling PTSD at the Masters, saying large galleries at Augusta National trigger fears despite heavy security presence.

April 7

Man with Celine Dion's rare disease warns her comeback could be dangerous

A former marathon runner who was himself diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome says Celine Dion's comeback tour could be a trigger for the rare condition.

April 7

Experts reveal hidden link between poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease risk

A new study links tau pathology to disrupted sleep in Alzheimer's disease. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses how critical sleep is for brain health.

April 6

Girl who survived brutal Florida shark attack returns to waters where it happened: 'She's fearless'

Leah Lendel survived a shark attack off Boca Grande, Florida, that nearly severed her hand. She returned to the beach as part of her healing process.

April 5

5 key factors may predict stroke risk years after first event, study finds

New research reveals five factors that may predict another stroke after a mini stroke, including hypertension, smoking and three specific stroke subtypes.

April 3

Common drinking habit may quietly triple risk of advanced liver condition

Even occasional binge drinking could triple the risk of advanced liver fibrosis, a new USC study suggests, highlighting the danger of alcohol consumption patterns.