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Gut Bacteria Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk
Recent research reveals a dual-pronged understanding of gut health: while probiotics and yogurt intake may reduce colorectal cancer risk by up to…
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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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Wildfire Smoke Envelops U.S. and Canada
Hazardous air quality has blanketed large portions of the U.S. and Canada this week as smoke from hundreds of wildfires drifts south,…
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Disney World Guest Dies on It’s a Small World
A 54-year-old guest died following a cardiac emergency on the It's a Small World attraction at Walt Disney World in April. The…
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Sarcoma Awareness Highlights Importance of Early Detection
The most critical factor in managing sarcoma—a rare and complex group of cancers—is early detection, which can fundamentally alter the course of…
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Cyclosporiasis Surge in Allegheny County Challenges Public Health Investigators
Allegheny County health officials are investigating a surge in cyclosporiasis cases, a parasitic illness linked to contaminated produce. With 11 confirmed cases…
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Taco Bell Lettuce Eyed as Potential Source of Widespread Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Health investigators have linked shredded iceberg lettuce, supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms, as a potential source of a widespread cyclosporiasis…
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Cyclospora Outbreak Surges in Hamilton County as Ohio Cases Reach 364
Cyclospora Outbreak Surges in Hamilton County and Across Ohio As a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis continues to spread, Hamilton County health officials…
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Russian Researchers Develop Hybrid Molecule to Overcome Cancer Drug Resistance
Chlorine-Modified Molecule Outperforms Industry Standards Russian researchers have developed a hybrid molecule capable of fighting cancer cells more effectively than standard targeted…
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New Blood Test Detects Early-Stage Liver Fibrosis Without Biopsy
Researchers in South Korea have developed a high-sensitivity biosensor capable of detecting early-stage liver fibrosis through a simple blood test. By measuring…
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Ketogenic Diet May Accelerate Small Intestine Tumor Growth, Study Finds
A new study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has found that the ketogenic diet—a high-fat, low-carbohydrate eating…
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Daily Horoscope Forecast for July 16: Career Guidance and Zodiac Predictions
As of July 15, 2026, astrological forecasts highlight a period of emotional and professional flux, with specific guidance for each zodiac sign.…
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Maryland Cyclospora Cases Double to 69 Amid Nationwide Parasitic Outbreak
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed 69 cases of cyclosporiasis this year, a significant surge that has more than doubled the…