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Evening 16 June 2026 11 stories
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Covid vaccine linked to broad protections against heart conditions, study finds - The Washington Post

Covid vaccine linked to broad protections against heart conditions, study finds  The Washington PostCovid vaccination cut risk of adverse heart events, large study finds  statnews.comCOVID-19 Vaccine Success in Seniors  Mirage NewsCovid vaccine still pays off, report says  PoliticoCOVID Shots Tied to Lower Risks of Heart Attack, Cardiac Death  MedPage Today

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DRC reports record number of Ebola cases in a single day as outbreak hits 1-month mark - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

DRC reports record number of Ebola cases in a single day as outbreak hits 1-month mark  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosInside Ebola country: NPR reports from eastern DR Congo's outbreak zone  NPRCongo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected  ReutersCongo reports large daily jump in Ebola…

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20 Healthy Recipes to Help Lower Your Dementia Risk - EatingWell

Recent health discussions highlight the profound impact of dietary choices and environmental

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Californian is infected with rare tick-borne illness. What to know about the deadly bacteria - Los Angeles Times

Californian is infected with rare tick-borne illness. What to know about the deadly bacteria  Los Angeles TimesExtremely rare tick-borne disease infects person in NorCal  SFGATEExtremely Rare Tick-Borne Illness Infects Person in California  People.comFourth Person Infected by Emerging Tick-Bourne Disease  Men's JournalLittle-known spotted fever pathogen detected in California ticks  LymeDisease.org

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Dengue breeding sites found in 41% of schools nationwide – Health Minister - Ada Derana

Recent announcements from the Health Ministry highlight a concerning prevalence of dengue

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Slow breathing can influence brain activity and decision behavior

A new study from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam–Rehbruecke (DIfE) and Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin shows for the first time that targeted control of human breathing rhythm can influence decision behavior by modulating heart and brain function. The research team led by Prof. Soyoung Q. Park was able to demonstrate…

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Dementia: Joint pain supplement may speed progression - Medical News Today

Dementia: Joint pain supplement may speed progression  Medical News TodayHyperglycosylation is a metabolic driver of Alzheimer’s disease  NatureScientists Warn a Popular Joint Supplement May Accelerate Your Risk of Cognitive Decline—Here's What to Know  inc.comAlzheimer's May Be Worse for People Taking Popular Supplement  MedPage TodayPopular joint supplement glucosamine linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression  ScienceDaily

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Nearly 2,000 Doctors to Be Recruited for Internship Training - Newsfirst

Nearly 2,000 Doctors to Be Recruited for Internship Training  Newsfirst

Sources: Newsfirst
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45–60 children born annually with Thalassemia, Health Ministry reveals - Ada Derana

45–60 children born annually with Thalassemia, Health Ministry reveals  Ada Derana

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Research reveals evolving fatherhood expectations

Father's Day is a time to celebrate fathers and express gratitude for the sacrifices they make for their families. Today's dads are more involved in their children's lives than ever—up more than an hour per week over the last two decades.