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Contagious Leukemia Spreading Among Soft-Shell Clams Along North America
A leukemia-like disease affecting soft-shell clams (Mya arenaria) is a contagious cancer that spreads from clam to clam, according to research published…
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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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Contagious Leukemia Spreading Among Atlantic Soft-Shell Clams for Decades
Researchers have identified a leukemia-like disease in soft-shell clams as a contagious cancer, spreading across the North American Atlantic coast for at…
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Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first ‘cruelly hot day
This extreme weather arrives as the nation, home to nearly 123 million people, continues to balance its status as a major global…
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Canadian Food Prices Drive Growing Household Insecurity and Health Risks
While food inflation is showing signs of cooling, Canadian households are facing a severe affordability crisis. With grocery prices soaring 11.4 per…
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UK Humanitarian Worker Isolated in London for Precautionary Ebola Monitoring
A UK humanitarian worker who worked on the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been evacuated to a London…
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Rare Disease Center Bridges Gap
The Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center provides free, accessible resources for the millions of Americans affected by over 10,000 rare…
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Airborne Viruses Solved
Holographic Imaging Reveals Airborne Viral Pathways Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in the study of airborne pathogens by utilizing 3D imaging techniques…
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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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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…