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UK and US Heatwaves Forecast to Break as Cooler Temperatures Arrive
Recent spells of intense heat across the United Kingdom and parts of the United States are beginning to subside. Meteorologists report that…
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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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Dr. Alia Hassan Abdel Fattah Wins 2026 ASNC Gold Medal for Nuclear Cardiology
Dr. Alia Hassan Abdel Fattah, a professor of critical care at Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine and former head of the critical…
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Curcumin Supplements May Help Manage Blood Sugar and Chronic Inflammation
A new scientific study indicates that curcumin, the active compound found in turmeric, may serve as a promising supplement for managing type…
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Regular Egg Consumption Supports Stable Blood Sugar Levels in Balanced Diets
Regular egg consumption generally does not trigger significant spikes in blood glucose levels, making them a viable component of a diet aimed…
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New Blood Test Predicts Cognitive Decline Risk a Decade in Advance
Researchers reported that a blood test for the biomarker p-tau217 can predict the risk of cognitive impairment in healthy older adults up…
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Shingles Reactivation: Experts Explain How Immune Decline Triggers Nerve Pain
Shingles, widely referred to as the "fiery belt" (الحزام الناري), is a condition characterized by a painful viral reactivation of the chickenpox…
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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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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…