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Psilocybin May Protect Against Chemotherapy-Induced Nerve Damage, Mouse Study Suggests

Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage From Chemo, Study Finds

Psilocybin prevents chemotherapy-related nerve injury and associated symptoms in preclinical models

GLP-1 Drug Extends Lifespan in Older Mice, Mimicking Calorie Restriction Benefits

GLP-1 Drug Extends Lifespan in Older Mice

GLP-1 treatment late in life extends lifespan in animal model

US Medical Groups Issue Joint Flu, COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance Amid Confusion

US Doctors Release Joint Flu & COVID Vaccine Guidelines

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo Surpasses 3,000 Amid Ongoing Outbreak

Ebola deaths in DR Congo exceed 3,000

Congo's Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000

DRC Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 6,000 Confirmed Cases, Becomes Deadliest

DRC Ebola cases exceed 6,000, deadliest outbreak

DR Congo Ebola epidemic passes 6,000 cases

Netherlands Issues Health Alert Over Potentially Lethal Trump-Shaped Ecstasy Pills

Netherlands Warns of Lethal Trump-Shaped Ecstasy Pills

A Dutch institute issues a 'Red Alert' over potentially lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills

Congo Launches Ebola Vaccinations Amidst Deadliest Outbreak on Record

Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for record outbreak

Congo begins vaccinations to fight the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history

WHO Declares End to Ebola Outbreak in Uganda

WHO ends Ebola outbreak in Uganda

WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free

FDA Approves Daraxonrasib, a New Drug for Pancreatic Cancer, Doubling Survival

FDA Approves Pancreatic Cancer Drug Daraxonrasib

FDA approves new treatment for hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer

Pennsylvania Reports First Measles Deaths in 35 Years; Both Unvaccinated

2 Unvaccinated People Die of Measles in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Study: At least 25% of former NFL players who died 2016-2021 had CTE

25% of deceased former NFL players had CTE, study finds

At least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds

Congo Ebola Outbreak Sees One of Highest Weekly Death Tolls Amid Rapid Spread

Congo Ebola Outbreak: Over 300 Deaths in One Week

Congo's Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet

Officials Warn Wildland Firefighters About Unproven Supplement for Smoke Exposure

Officials warn firefighters about unproven smoke exposure supplement

Officials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposure

Leisure Exercise More Protective Against Dementia Than Work-Related Activity, Study Finds

Leisure exercise lowers dementia risk more than work activity

Why you move—not just how often—could affect dementia risk

London's ULEZ Linked to Improved Lung Growth and Function in Children, Study Finds

London ULEZ Linked to Better Lung Growth in Children

Introduction of London's ultra low emission zone linked to improved lung growth in children

WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo is 'Far From Being Under Control'

WHO: DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'far from controlled'

DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'far from being under control': WHO chief

Moderna and Merck report positive trial results for experimental melanoma vaccine

Moderna, Merck report positive skin cancer vaccine trial results

Merck, Moderna claim 'promising' skin cancer vaccine results in key trial

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Surpasses 5,000 Confirmed Cases

Ebola Cases in Congo Exceed 5,000

Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed

Michigan Reports First Two US Deaths Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak

Michigan Reports 2 Cyclospora Deaths

Michigan reports first 2 US deaths in outbreak of cyclospora

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Claims at Least 930 Lives, Health Ministry Reports

Ebola deaths in Congo reach 930

Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people

Early Pregnancy Work Activities Like Bending and Walking May Increase Miscarriage Risk, Study Finds

Work activities like bending and walking may raise miscarriage risk in

Bending forward and walking a lot at work may raise miscarriage risk in early pregnancy