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OSDH confirms measles case in OKC, identifies potential exposure site

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in Oklahoma City and is investigating potential public exposure.

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Channel: News on 6

Published at: Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:32:30

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Heavy Alcohol Use Causes Long-Term Brain Damage

For the first time, scientists have shown how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term cognitive impairments by damaging brain circuits responsible for decision-making.

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Channel: Neuroscience News

Published at: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:10:55

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Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia

A vaccination to prevent horribly painful shingles may offer an extra benefit: New research suggests it might lower the risk of dementia, too.

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Channel: AP News

Published at: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:18:00

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Two infants die of whooping cough in Louisiana as national case numbers climb

There have been 6,600 pertussis cases reported in the US in 2025, almost four times the number at this point last year.

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Channel: CNN

Published at: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:55:00

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As Measles Makes Inroads in Texas, Vaccine Clinics Close

As the Department of Health and Human Services undergoes mass layoffs , Texas is feeling its own health-related consequences as a result of billions of dollars in federal funding...

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Channel: Newser

Published at: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:50:00

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Sending Boob Videos Is My Act Of Community Care

After being diagnosed with stage 3A breast cancer, I was determined to help others —  one topless DM at a time.

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Channel: HuffPost

Published at: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:28:31

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Do adults need a measles booster? An epidemiologist explains who is immune

With cases of measles on the rise, a medical epidemiologist explains who should consider getting a booster and whether you might need to check your antibody levels.

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Channel: PBS

Published at: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:15:02

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I'm a nurse and these are the 'essential five' lifestyle habits that can prevent a stroke

A former neurocritical care nurse has revealed the five things you can do to take care of your brain health and prevent a stroke.

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Channel: Daily Mail

Published at: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:40:57

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Child with measles confirmed in Snohomish County, 2 clinics exposed

Providence Medical Group Northwest has confirmed that a pediatric patient with measles visited two of its clinics in Snohomish County.

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Channel: KOMO

Published at: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:02:08

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Psychologists reveal how to FORCE narcissists to tell the truth

If you've ever argued with a narcissist, you already know that it's nearly impossible.

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Channel: Daily Mail

Published at: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:55:46

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