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Longevity Experts Prioritize Functional Strength Training
As the medical and fitness communities shift their focus from mere lifespan to the quality of the years lived, longevity experts are…
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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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The Role of Nutrition in Long-Term Health and Cognitive Function
The Science of Berries: From Cognitive Support to Aging Resilience The role of nutrition in long-term health and cognitive function has become…
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Maryland Issues Code Red Air Quality Alert Due to Canadian Wildfire Smoke
As Canadian wildfire smoke drifts into the Mid-Atlantic, Maryland officials have issued a Code Red air quality alert for Friday. Experts warn…
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Gum Disease Bacteria Linked to Calcific Aortic Valve Stenosis in New Study
Researchers have identified a potential link between Porphyromonas gingivalis—the bacteria responsible for chronic gum disease—and calcific aortic valve stenosis, a serious heart…
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DRC’s Ebola Outbreak Spreads at Fastest Rate
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is spreading at its fastest rate on record, with over 2,000…
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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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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…