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CNN Health News
- The health benefits of a random act of kindness February 17, 2020This year, "Random Acts of Kindness" Day falls on Monday, but the foundation behind it wants you to consider being kind every day.
- Evacuated Americans share video of journey home February 17, 2020More than 300 Americans quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship for almost two weeks finally head home, but their journey back to the US has been riddled with one ordeal after another. CNN's Will Ripley has more.
- Cancer cases on the rise globally, but not equally, WHO report says February 17, 2020In the next two decades, the world could see a 60% increase in the number of cancer cases, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. In low- and middle-income countries, the increase could be as high as 81%.
- Struggling to quit sugar? You might not be sleeping enough February 17, 2020If you find yourself eating too much added sugar and unhealthy fats, it might be because you're not getting enough sleep, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
- Are you in love or just high on chemicals in your brain? Answer: Yes February 14, 2020We call it "falling in love," as if we have no control over how we topple into that dreamy state of emotional bliss.
Medical News Today
- Medical News Today: Cancer: Using copper to boost immunotherapy January 25, 2020Scientists have successfully destroyed cancer cells in mice by using copper-based nanoparticles and immunotherapy. Importantly, the cancer did not return.
- Medical News Today: Could a probiotic prevent or reverse Parkinson's? January 23, 2020Scientists recently tested probiotics in a roundworm model of Parkinson’s. A particular bacterium had a protective effect and improved symptoms.
- Medical News Today: Catnip: What do we know about the feline drug? January 22, 2020Catnip is the most famous stimulant for cats. How does it work, why does it not affect all cats, and are there any catnip alternatives? We investigate.
- Medical News Today: Giving TB vaccine intravenously boosts efficacy January 21, 2020New research in macaques finds that changing the delivery method of an existing tuberculosis vaccine can drastically improve its efficacy.
- Medical News Today: Heart health: Are women getting incorrect treatment? January 20, 2020A new review investigates sex differences in cardiometabolic disorders. The authors conclude that women are more at risk of receiving the wrong treatment.
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